Glasswash Technician
Avantor
Summary
In this role, you will report to the site services manager and will work closely with Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Job description
The Opportunity
In this role, you will report to the site services manager and will work closely with Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
What we're looking for
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1+ years in customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling required
- Microsoft Teams experience preferred
- 1+ years of glass wash experience preferred and/or applicable work experience preferred
- Able to lift 35 lbs required
- Working independently and on a team
- Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external teams
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Highly organized, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group, serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.
In this role, you will:
- Ensure glasswash runs are consistent and utilization of the chemwash is maximized
- Changeover as soon as a cycle is complete
- Collect dirty glassware and return of clean glassware to/from POUs within the labs
- Transport of glassware to and from POUs to the glasswash room
- Use of glasswash machines and handwashing as needed
- Sterilization of equipment and materials as needed using autoclave equipment
- Documentation associated with the maintenance of equipment
- Communicate activities and volumes with the customer every month
- Ad hoc glasswash and autoclave requests as time permits
- Follow all of the customer Safety Program requirements
- Monitor and recommend stocking level changes for glasswash consumables
- Maintain metrics and key performance indicators
- Time Permitting, support additional Technician activities such as supporting the recycling/sustainability programs for PPE and lab plastics
- Monitor POUs for restocking over the weekend
- Conduct other lab support activities as mutually agreed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1+ years in customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling required
- Able to lift 35 lbs required
- Microsoft Teams experience preferred
- 1+ years of glass wash experience preferred and/or applicable work experience preferred
- Working independently and on a team
- Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external teams
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Highly organized, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings accounts
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity
- Accident insurance
- Legal insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Auto insurance
- Home insurance
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.