AVANTOR: Project Management for AstraZeneca

Avantors 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:

• The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

• Operational Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific groups, addressing their day-to-day lab operational needs and inquiries.

• Lab Operations Compliance: Ensure adherence to all lab operations protocols and initiatives by science groups.

• Inventory Management:

• • Maintain accurate records and inventory of common lab supplies and equipment.

  • Coordinate with Avantor services teams (consumables, media/buffer, solvents, etc.) to meet lab needs.

  • Catalog and maintain certain common stock items to minimize storage needs.

• Cold Storage Management: Organize and maintain cold storage space (deli fridges, -80C freezers, cryo units) for samples.

• Equipment Maintenance:

• • Coordinate with Lab Instrument Services (LIST) for equipment tagging, calibration, and maintenance.

  • Submit and track maintenance requests for lab equipment.

• Facility Maintenance:

• • Assist with the upkeep of common lab areas (consumable racks, western blot equipment, cold room, TC rooms, equipment rooms).

  • Submit work orders for lab issues and follow up on progress.

• Safety Compliance:

• • Act as a safety committee representative, participating in safety walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

  • Assist with safety training for new hires.

• Training & Support:

• • Provide training to new hires on general lab procedures and equipment.

  • Assist with the lab coat program, including ordering, stocking, and communicating with vendors.

• Communication:

• • Attend department meetings and effectively communicate information between science groups, lab operations, and other relevant teams.

• Space Optimization: Contribute to lab decluttering efforts and space utilization improvements.

• General Lab Assistance:

• • Perform basic lab work as directed by science team leads, within the scope of work and contract agreements.

  • Provide daily routine equipment assistance (e.g., checking solvent/buffer levels, calibration, instrument startup, waste handling).