The Opportunity:

Avantor is currently on the lookout for a motivated Lab Support Associate to join the team in Leiden. In this role, you have diverse responsibilities such as maintaining lab equipment, cleaning freezers, handling chemical waste, and much more! Have you always wanted to work in an international environment and are you looking for a hands-on job? Are you highly motivated and passionate about science?  Then this might be a great opportunity!  

Previous experience in the industry is not required. Maybe you are working in logistics, hospitality or retail and you have an interest in science. This could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world! 

 

This is a full-time position, based at our customer site in Leiden. You will receive a one-year contract, transferred into a permanent one after a positive evaluation. Next to a competitive salary, you will get multiple attractive benefits such as a bonus plan, flexible working hours, 13th month, and pension scheme. Interested? - Let’s talk!    
 
Working hours: Monday to Friday, flexible starting hours between 7:30 – 8:30 

 

The team  

Together with your five to ten colleagues, you are part of a supportive team, belonging to our department Lab and Production Services. This department of Avantor supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories globally, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. 

 

What we’re looking for  

Experience:

in a hands-on and/or service minded job in a GMP environment is a plus 

Preferred qualifications

Good basic skills in MS Office, in particular with Outlook and TeamsStrong communication in English; Dutch is a plusOrganized, hands-on mentality and stress resistantCustomer centric, detail oriented and outgoing

 

How you will thrive and create an impact  

Maintain lab equipment by executing cleaning duties, emptying and disinfecting equipment such as freezers and incubatorsHandle Chemical and Biomedical waste  Wash, handle, and deliver lab glassware Place orders for lab equipment and follow up on them  Receive and register incoming goods and check for quality Sort and label incoming goods, making sure they are being stocked in the right location at the site Pack goods and prepare them for shipping 

 

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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!

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