In this role, you will report to the manager of site services and will work closely with the 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. Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Shift: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm Benefits:
- Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
- Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
- Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
- Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products
What we're looking for
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in inventory control, procurement, materials management, or related operations within a laboratory, production, or warehouse environment.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in chemical handling.
- Able to lift 50lbs. required
- Inventory control principles and best practices
- Materials management in laboratory or regulated production environments
- Hazardous material handling and shipping requirements
- Inventory and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, VWR+, ChemSW, Citrix, or similar platforms)
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements
- Documentation and record management
- Clear, professional communication with internal and customer stakeholders
- Time management and prioritization
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:
- Independently manage inventory and material handling activities for consumables, chemicals, samples, and other critical materials.
- Execute inventory control processes including receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and inventory movement.
- Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform purchasing and procurement transactions including order entry, expediting, and invoice resolution.
- Handle hazardous materials and prepare shipping documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Analyze inventory data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.
- Communicate findings, resolutions, and recommendations to internal and customer stakeholders.
- Inventory Accuracy & Control
- Maintain inventory accuracy within defined site or customer targets.
- Timely resolution of inventory discrepancies, shortages, and expired materials.
- Completion of cycle counts and physical inventories per schedule.
- Independent investigation and resolution of non-routine inventory issues.
- Implementation of corrective actions within established procedures.
- Reduction in repeat inventory discrepancies through applied solutions.
- Accurate and timely order entry and procurement processing.
- Resolution of invoicing and pricing discrepancies within expected timeframes.
- Maintenance of complete and accurate documentation.
- Accurate capture and analysis of inventory data.
- Timely reporting of inventory metrics and findings.
- Demonstrated improvement in inventory accuracy or data integrity following corrective action.
- Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and SOP requirements.
- Zero tolerance for unsafe handling or documentation lapses related to hazardous materials.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
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Avantor
flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Feb 17, 2026