Team Lead

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor 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.

Hourly Rate: $25 - $30

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Shifts : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (Option to start earlier)

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required. • Experience : 2+ years in a customer-facing environment - material handling, inventory control, customer service, or procurement • Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office • Must be able to lift 50lbs • Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired • Strong communication skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. • In lieu of the above, 2 years of VWRCATALYST experience • Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus • Industry-recognized or regional equivalent certification in safety, supply chain, hazardous-material transportation, process improvement, or project Management • Experience with improvement project leadership, customer business reviews, supplier performance management, quality audits, and corrective actions within inventory • 6+ years in a regulated inventory, material management, or supply chain role with progressive leadership responsibilities is a plus • Advanced spreadsheet, presentation, and data-analysis skills • Strong knowledge of chemical storage, labeling, Safety Data Sheets, stock rotation, and variance investigation

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:

Strategic Operational Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day inventory and material management activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting. • Develop daily, weekly, and monthly operational schedules and allocate resources, tasks, and priorities based on customer needs, volume, and deadlines. • Serve as the on-site operational authority during supervisor absences within delegated authority. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve coverage and operational challenges. • Provide recommendations on staffing, operations, process improvements, and customer needs.