Avantor

Sample Dispatch Technician

Cambridge, GBR · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

A/B TestingExcelLogisticsMedical DevicesResearchCommunication

About the role

This is a hands‑on, operational role focused on logistics, dispatch coordination, and shipment documentation.
The position does not involve scientific research or experimentation, but plays a critical role in ensuring that samples are shipped safely, on time, and in full compliance with international regulations.
This is a temporary position covering maternity leave (1 year), offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a global operational environment.

Handle shipment‑related queries and collaborate with internal teams
Manage dispatch materials and inventory
Report KPIs and support operational tracking using Excel
Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Potential to deliver shipments between Cambridge sites using company vehicles
Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Experience in logistics, shipping, or operational roles
Knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations is an advantage
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic reporting tools
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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.

Competitive salary plus bonus
Pension scheme
Private medical and dental care
It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time.
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.

Executes day-to-day inventory & material management tasks at customer facilities, following a varied set of procedures.
Tasks include the management and processing (storage, handling, inventory control and distribution) of critical materials used in laboratory and production environments, such as consumables, chemicals, solvents and reagents.
Problems and issues are typically less concrete and frequently changing, like unexpected shortages of critical consumables due to supplier delays, differences between recorded inventory levels and actual stock, requiring an investigation into miscounts, misplaced items, or data entry errors, or expired chemicals or reagents that were not properly rotated, leading to waste and requiring adjustments to storage protocols.
Problems and issues are solved by applying experience from comparable situations in the past and/or selecting solutions within known alternatives. Communicates inventory related information, activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers.
Cambridge, UK | The Discovery Centre - Bio‑Medical Campus
Monday-Friday | 8:00-16:00
Fixed-term (Maternity Cover) | Full‑time
What We're Looking For
Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com 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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