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We are seeking a Sr. Accountant who brings technical expertise, leadership maturity, and a commitment to accountability while thriving in a collaborative, culturally inclusive environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, coaching others, and driving continuous improvement.
Why You'll Love Working at Avantor
At Avantor, you're not just joining a finance team-you're stepping into a missiondriven organization where your insights and leadership truly matter. As a Sr. Accountant, you will:
Make a Visible Impact
Your work directly influences financial accuracy, operational excellence, and strategic business decisions across a global enterprise.
Grow Your Career with Intention
Elevate your technical accounting skills, deepen your SOX expertise, or expand into leadership-Avantor supports professional growth at every stage.
Lead Through Influence
Collaborate closely with Engineering, FP&A, and crossfunctional partners. Your coaching, mentorship, and process ownership will improve team performance and strengthen our financial operations.
Thrive in an Inclusive, Collaborative Culture
We value cultural confidence and competence. You'll work with diverse teams that welcome diverse perspectives and promote a sense of belonging.
Leverage Modern Tools & Systems
Your SAP and ERP experience will be put to strategic use as you participate in process enhancements, system optimization, and internal control strengthening.
Drive Process Improvements
Bring your ideas, identify gaps, and implement workflows that elevate operational efficiency and accuracy.
Competitive Salary & Stability
This role offers a competitive salary up to $110,000 and the stability of a global, established, and growthoriented organization.
Built for EST Candidates
Ideal for candidates located in NY, NJ, or PA, where collaboration aligns seamlessly with business needs and time zone requirements.
What We're Looking For
To attract the most qualified talent, we emphasize these key criteria:
Required Competencies
Willing to work in the Eastern Time Zone (preferably based in NY, NJ, PA)
Culturally confident and culturally competent communicator
Strong SAP and ERP system experience
Experience in team leadership, coaching, and mentoring
Proven process implementation and continuous improvement mindset
High accountability and ownership of work quality
SOX control experience
Fixed asset accounting expertise
Salary requirement: up to $110,000 maximum
Role Overview
Under general supervision, the Sr. Accountant will collaborate with partners across the organization to:
Provide detailed reports, including profit/loss projections
Present financial reports and insights to internal leaders
Analyze financial data and propose solutions to accounting issues
Investigate and provide feedback on irregularities
Support monthend, quarterend, and yearend closing processes
Ensure SOX compliance and support remediation efforts
Assist internal and external audit processes
Manage fixed asset accounting including acquisition, classification, depreciation, and disposal
Partner with Engineering on capital project accounting (budgets, AUC tracking, requests, capitalization)
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and validate subsystem accuracy
Support tax filings (sales/use tax)
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy & efficiency
Validate accuracy of work product and uphold quality standards
Who You Are
You demonstrate a balance of technical depth, operational awareness, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. You also bring:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
3-6+ years of relevant experience
Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred)
Intermediate-Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Solid GAAP knowledge and internal controls understanding
Strong organizational skills and exceptional followup
Proactive problemsolver with continuous improvement orientation
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
High degree of discretion, professionalism, and critical thinking
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$70,500.00 - $113,275.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Senior Manager of Operations to optimize our Performance Materials organization.
The Senior Manager oversees all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity, monitor operations and trigger corrective actions and are responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
They will also have the opportunity to manage a large team within a complex discipline or department, comprised of intermediate/experienced professionals.
This Paris, KY role is full-time, on-site. Candidates throughout the USA will be considered.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm with additional hours as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Education:Bachelor's Degree required.
- Experience:
5+ years of related experience to include working with manufacturing-based processes and principles.
Senior management of people and operations experience.
Experience working in a chemical, pharma or medical device related industry.
Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of change (MOC)experience required.
cGMP, Quality/ safety experience.
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Must have corporate level communication skills.
Training/ experience in continuous improvement methods including 6 sigma or lean manufacturing.
Experience developing operational processes to increase efficiency/ productivity.
Team collaboration and building skills with the ability to also work cross-functionally with other teams.
Experience overseeing production output/ quality and on-time shipping a plus.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
Serving customers worldwide, The Avantor Performance Materials organization manufactures and markets chemical products such as acids, advanced silicones, biological buffers, denaturants, and electronic chemicals, as well as diagnostics solutions.
This SME role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Reporting to the site Senior Director, the Senior Manager of Operations will:
Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing while ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Maintain/ implement policies, processes and procedures to meet the requirements of regulatory and compliance standards, safety standards, GMP policies, product requirements, customer requirements, and business requirements.
Manage a multi-department team comprised of individual contributors to management.
Determine responsibilities of team.
Lead the team to accomplish business objectives, daily schedule completion, training, and professional development plans; inclusive of associate hiring, training, advising, developing, and performance management.
Lead/ participate on project teams to identify and evaluate process improvements (safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, capability, automation, etc.).
Utilize lean manufacturing, and other process improvement methods to establish world class manufacturing and inventory management.
Establish, develop and manage processes/ systems to allow for effective and efficient production operations that meet or exceed operational requirements for quality, procedural adherence, schedule adherence, work completion, lead times, budget/work standards, and optimal workflow.
Prepare/ assist in preparing departmental budgets.
Build business cases, cost models and financial justifications for process improvements and projects as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
The Sr. Production Scheduler will be responsible for planning and scheduling functions to coordinate products and materials across various production phases.
What we're looking for:
- Education: HS diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree preferred.
- Experience: 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/planning experience preferred.
- 1-2 years of SAP experience.
- 3-5 years QSS or WMS experience (preferred).
- CPIM preferred.
- Certifications: Warehouse equipment licenses (preferred).
- Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to read a bill of materials.
- Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
- Accuracy and thoroughness are required, with great attention to detail.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
- Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel), and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas).
- Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
- Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service, and production.
- Provide estimated in-stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.
- Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
- Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
- Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root-cause analysis of material shortages that have been perpetually past due.
- Assist in troubleshooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.
- Addresses are less concrete and often lead to problems by applying experience from similar situations or selecting solutions from known alternatives.
- Communicate with internal and external contacts, exchanging information that requires explanation to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$50,000.00 - $80,500.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
Avantor is looking for an experienced Sr. Human Resources Generalist to support our Devens, MA manufacturing site. The Human Resources Generalist will provide support to HR Business Partners and partner with their functional business leaders and associates within Avantor to implement key HR processes and programs.
This role is responsible for assisting in providing strategic HR support in the areas of employee relations, compliance, diversity, performance management, HR analysis, process redesign, succession planning, organizational development, and career development.
This is an onsite role and in a manufacturing based environment.
What we're looking for
Education: Bachelors degree required
Experience: Requires minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources (working for a medium to large size corporate highly preferred)
Experience in manufacturing industry
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred
Employee Relations and Project Management experience is a plus
Demonstrated interest and aptitude for personal learning and HR career development
Shown ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle associate conflicts and differences by interpreting verbal/ non-verbal behavior, detecting perceptions and needs of associates, understanding and valuing associate differences
Requires working knowledge of MS Office and HRIS systems
Ability to work independently and with a team
How you will thrive an create an impact
Function as a strategic HR Generalist providing HR counsel to on-site management teams; responsible for managing the day to day operations of the HR department.
Conducts employee relations investigations and facilitates effective communications and collaborative problem-solving strategies to prevent or resolve employee relations issues under the direction of the HRBP.
Coaches and counsels front line leaders on talent management practices, employee relations issues, implementing corrective actions, recruitment strategies and increasing opportunities for employee engagement.
Gathers, analyzes, and interprets HR data to identify trends and opportunities; assists HRBP to develop strategies and tactics based on those trends.
Participates in functional staff meetings and provides HR insights on business issues when necessary.
Assists in projects and/or participates as a project team member on company-wide HR initiatives.
Assists in implementing Avantor HR policies and procedures as well as monitoring the effectiveness of these programs. Assists assigned functional teams with the understanding of these programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $125,350.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
Avantor is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician to be responsible for activities relating to the daily production engineering release process for single use products.
This includes: generation of production protocols, process and quality improvement, production flow and standard work development, process definition, and documentation. This person will also ensure the assembly meets the performance criteria required by the customer.
This is a full-time position that will be based out of our Devens, MA office and will work closely with the operations, quality, and design engineering teams.
What we're looking for:
- Education:
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent degree with experience in technical writing.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of direct floor support experience or assembly experience desired.
- Additional Qualifications:
- Familiarity with operating in an ISO-9000, cGMP and Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
- Computer literacy is required. (MS Word, Excel & PP)
- Familiarity with FDA documentation preferred.
- Ability to define and develop single piece flow production methods in support of single use sterile assemblies.
- Ability to read and work with technical drawings and translate into documents for production use.
How you will thrive and create an impact:
- Responsible for daily production support to generate production protocols, creation of standard work documents, and process fixture.
- Assist in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner; notify management of problems and suggest corrective actions.
- Lead & assist with process development and improvement activities.
- Support the implementation and validation of process and product documentation.
- Develop and implement various tooling and fixturing to meet the needs of the manufacturing department
- Support and implement preventative maintenance and calibration programs.
- Understand and support company operating procedures to provide proper and effective service to all customers and foster the development of long term business relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$52,000.00 - $83,950.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
Avantor is seeking a dedicated Sr. Laboratory Technician to optimize our Nusil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.
This role will be a full-time position based out of our Carpinteria, CA office. You will have the opportunity to perform laboratory tests, experiments, analyses, prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis, conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a scientist!
What we're looking for:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent degree.
- Experience: 2-5 years related experience and/or training desired.
- Additional Qualifications:
- General lab experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Understanding of product formulations and basic silicone chemistry desired.
- Work with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand, communicate and give complex oral and/or written instructions and follow standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GoodLaboratory Practices (GLPs).
How you will thrive and create an impact:
- Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments.
Design and execute experimental plans and calculations associated with basic and advanced test methods.
Be knowledgeable of equipment operation, materials formulation, systems use, and lab / pilot processes.
Set up advanced laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for experimentation, testing, or process evaluations.
Devise experimental plans that are reviewed by senior technical associates prior to execution.
Execute experimental work designed by others, making relevant observations & recommendations, enabling the reproduction of results.
Maintain functional / practical knowledge of products, intermediates, and raw materials.
Check and make adjustments to work methods to solve problems.
Document and retain necessary documentation in Agile.
Identify & propose/recommend changes to process or formulation based upon comparison of performance to CTQs and previously observed solutions.
Identify appropriate testing to properly characterize a material relative to CTQs using existing TMs.
Recognize abnormal conditions & results, bringing observations to the attention of project lead(s) in a timely fashion.
Assist project lead on development activities and implementing changes to processes, formulations and products.
Draft and/or edit new product procedures, providing to project lead for review and routing.
Proactively communicate and address technical and timeline challenges in projects.
Appropriately update project plans, documenting project progress and communicating with leadership.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training to others as needed.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$45,100.00 - $75,100.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.
The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for contributing to the performance of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to ISO standards/corporate policies and creating a culture of quality across the business. The QA Analyst is responsible for support functions related to the quality systems team, clerical and administrative support, data entry and other supporting functions to ensure maintenance of policies and procedures according to applicable regulatory requirements. The individual will be required to interpret customer purchase orders for quality obligations and will need to negotiate terms of those requirements. This position may also support or participate in the preparation and implementation of QA policies and procedures, perform and manage internal audits, assist or lead customer audits and regulatory inspections, resolve process flow issues, and ensure standards and safety regulations are observed. The QA Analyst must have excellent communication skills to document and perform QA activities, such as writing clarification letters, creating internal audit reports, managing root cause investigations of audit findings, preparing Corrective and Preventive Action reports (CAPA), communicating directly with customers, creating and administering internal training materials and collaborating among cross functional departments. The QA Analyst is an integral member of the site-based leadership team and will actively represent Quality at different facilities. The focus of the position is to develop, perform, manage and continuously improve quality assurance related activities in compliance with ISO and other related standards/guidance.
This position reports into the Sr. Supervisor, Quality Systems and will be onsite at our Carpinteria, CA location.
What we're looking for:
- Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, etc.) preferred or demonstrable evidence of job-related professional experience and/or strong internal knowledge of Avantor.
- Experience: 1-3 years of quality and/or contract management
- Experienced or certified internal auditor for ISO9001 and AS 9100 or related standards/guidance/regulations (ex. GxP, IPEC, etc.) preferred.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Experience in using quality management/problem solving principles, tools and methodologies (ex. Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP preferred.
- Proficient computer/Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with Agile or similar QMS software preferred.
Who you are:
- Strong knowledge of distribution, manufacturing, or production operations.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively communicate with customers, registrars and Avantor associates of different levels.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to document processes and lead consensus for standardization across Avantor network.
How you will create an impact:
- Ensure purchase order contractual obligations are met for quality related aspects through review, interpretation, and negotiation.
- Root cause investigations related to customers' complaints against quality process failures/nonconformances, issue CAPAs and ensure they are closed on time, create and issue formal customer responses, and verify CAPAs are properly implemented and effective.
- Prepare, participate and host Quality Assurance (QA) related activities (e.g., internal audits, continuous improvement activities, internal training, external audits from customers, registrars, regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, DEA, etc.) and site tours.
- Create, review, and update controlled documents (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Forms, Training Materials).
- Identify and implement corrections or process improvements that will ensure the health and compliance of our QMS. Including participating in ABS events related to reduction of errors, process improvements, and improved customer experience.
- Support Lead Auditors with various problem-solving principles, tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.).
- Collect, manage and maintain quality data/records, prepare routine/special reports and interpret such information to assess the health of our QMS and make recommendation to management.
- Participate in the ongoing surveillance and recertification activities required to remain ISO Certified.
- This position is customer facing and often supports our commercial team. It includes, but is not limited to, preparing for and participating in routine customer calls/events (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews, Quality Summits, Gemba Walks, etc.)
- Attend and participates in departmental and/or corporate events (e.g., Town Halls, Management Review Meetings, etc.) and may serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality to support various continuous improvement initiatives, projects, Kaizens, etc.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$69,000.00 - $110,975.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Rockville, MD
Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm
Hourly Range: $25 -$26
This role is expected to conclude after 12 months.Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.
Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.
Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.
Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.
Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.
What we're looking for
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Experience:
Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required
2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.
Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.
Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.
Preferred Certifications:
SHE safety training
Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)
Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications
How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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:
Laboratory Operations & Support
Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.
Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.
Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).
Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.
Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.
Sample Management
Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.
Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.
Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.
Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.
Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.
Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)
Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.
Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Manage HBS disposal following established processes.
Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.
Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$45,000.00 - $72,450.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.
Education: High School education or GED preferred.
Experience: OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus
What you'll be doing:
Warehouse material handlers' essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to:
- Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
- Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
- Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
- Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
- Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
- Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Must be comfortable working with animal carcasses or parts.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds and be physically fit. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
- Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
- Must be able to shift priorities easily.
- Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
- Must have responsible work habits.
- Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
- Must be available to work any shift.
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!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$39,500.00 - $63,250.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
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 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
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.