Part-Time Onsite Coordinator, Chemical Inventory

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Site Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Range: $27 - $28

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11 am - 3 pm

Location: New York, NY

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,
• 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 is required

Experience : 3+ years of experience in inventory management, laboratory operations coordination, or a related field.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office suite

Qualifications:  

• Knowledge of proper packaging, documentation, and regulatory compliance for hazardous and restricted materials.
• Skilled in managing inventory accuracy, cycle counts, stock replenishment, material staging, and Point‑of‑Use (POU) location support.
• Proficient in chemical tracking software, SDS management, and handling/ordering of laboratory chemicals in accordance with safety regulations desired.
• Comfortable navigating and using multiple platforms simultaneously, such as inventory management systems, chemical databases, ERP tools, and customer-specific portals.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams for reporting, tracking, and communication.
• Experienced in order processing, packaging, labeling, and tracking shipments through customer systems.
• Cross-functional Communication
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs required
• Onsite Client Support
• Organization & Cleanliness

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

• Coordinate all inventory categories, including common lab consumables, chemicals, and shipping/receiving materials.
• Maintain accurate stock levels through cycle counts, restocking, material staging, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication regarding inventory changes and customer requirements.
• Uphold all safety protocols, including chemical handling, PPE use, and hazard awareness.
• Conduct and participate in GEMBA walks to identify safety and process improvements.
• Maintain certifications and ensure all required safety training is current.
• Support safety initiatives and help enforce adherence to company and customer standards.
• Operate required Avantor and customer systems such as inventory management platforms, chemical tracking software (e.g., DFS, 3rd-party tools), return systems, order entry platforms, and quoting systems.
• Enter shipping data, track outgoing materials, and resolve routine shipping issues in customer platforms.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer service activities, including order entry, status updates, reporting, and metric tracking.
• Communicate inventory needs, service updates, and any scope-of-work changes to customers and internal teams.
• Understand customer expansion or service requests and escalate appropriately to leadership.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and Statements of Work.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and assist in drafting SOP revisions or process updates.
• Train onsite staff and new team members on operational procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment in stockrooms, POU locations, and office/cubicle spaces.
• Ensure all work areas meet cleanliness, safety, and customer expectations.
• Perform other operational tasks or special assignments as directed to support overall site success.

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!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$49,000.00 - $79,350.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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 [email protected] and 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.

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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.