GMP Coordinator

In this role, you will report to Supervisor, Onsite Services 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.

Location: Raritan, NJ 08869

Schedule: : Sun–Wed or Wed–Sun

12pm - 10:30pm (10hr shifts 4 days a week)

Pay: $26/hr. (plus 10% shift differential)

Valid driver's license required

What we’re looking for 

· Education: High School Diploma or GED required

· Experience: 2+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service, spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG and OSHA Right to Know a plus, cross-referencing and inside sales experience a plus, knowledge of scientific products and services a plus

· Valid driver's license required

· Collaboration Tool: Knowledge of Information intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

· Preferred Qualifications: 

• Adhere to all company and customer standards for background checks, health and safety regulations, and security clearances.

• Possess strong knowledge and experience in shipping, inventory management, or purchasing.

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills with a professional, can-do attitude.

• Maintain a high level of commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with protocols, policies, and procedures.

• Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently; proactive in approach.

• Able to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with both customers and internal teams.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to travel between locations as needed.

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:

• Responsible for managing inventory (including consumables, chemicals, samples, etc.), ensuring accurate inventory control, processing requests for inventory movement on and off-site, and providing customer metric reporting.

• Oversee inventory functions such as monitoring slow-moving or obsolete stock, conducting cycle counts, performing annual physical inventories, and generating reports.

• Provide daily customer service related to inventory management, including communication with customers regarding inventory status.

• Handle purchasing tasks, including backorder reporting, expediting orders, managing direct factory shipments, coordinating third-party support, obtaining quotes, controlling documents, maintaining records, and resolving invoice or pricing discrepancies.

• Coordinate shipping activities, including shipping customer materials, addressing routine issues, operating basic warehouse equipment, entering shipping details into customer systems, and conducting equipment inspections.

• Manage hazardous materials, ensuring proper packaging, documentation, and shipping compliance.

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 [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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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.