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What we're looking for

• Education:High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a related field or; equivalent experience/trade education, preferred.

• Experience: 3-5 yearsprevious manufacturing and maintenance supervisory experience required.

• Experience with automated equipment and PLC's, preferred.

• Strong time management skills.

• Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Flexible to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Detail oriented.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and participating in all tasks related to the maintenance of PLCs, automated equipment and facility maintenance in Solon.

• Prepares work schedules, assigns work and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours. Monitors operating and outage reports to ensure performance targets are met.

• Leads process documentation and development of policies and procedures

• Delivers day-to-day operational objectives through the supervision of a team of skilled maintenance technicians and/or reliability engineers. Trains, coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.

• Coordinates training sessions in facility maintenance, safety procedures, and methods, enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices

• Responsibly handles emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance

• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.

• Manages the program for inspection of mechanical integrity, change control, fire suppression and environmental control.

• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.

• Interacts with customers, technicians and vendors to understand and communicate process specifications with engineering and operations.

• Provide operational support by managing the installation, start-up and validation of new process equipment and systems.

• Schedules and assists in developing plans for the installation, movement, repair of equipment and utilities within the building.

• Monitors spending to ensure operating within that budget with regard to the expenses for maintenance supplies, operating supplies, tools and personnel.

• Manages the maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and plant facilities, including elevators and fire alarms.

• Responsible for routine manufacturing equipment set-ups and changes/purchases as required.

• Implements and maintains appropriate process controls and records consistent with cGMP and ISO regulations.

• Order, re-stock and maintain the inventory of spare parts, consumables, tools and miscellaneous supplies. Maintain other department equipment as needed.

• Develops corrective/preventive action plans as prompted by internal and external quality data.

• 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.

Company Description

Press Ganey is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries-a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare -perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.

Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world's most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.

Our Mission:

We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.

Our Values:

To put Human Experience at the heart of organizations so every person can be seen and understood.

• Energize the customer relationship:Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.

• Success starts with me:Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.

• Commit to learning:Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.

• Dare to innovate:We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.

• Better together:We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.

This position will have a hybrid schedule to our South Bend, IN location Tuesday through Thursday and Monday and Friday working from home.

The Manager, Client Support is responsible for leading a support team to deliver outstanding client experiences through onboarding, system configuration, data handling, and ongoing support. This role ensures that client accounts are set up to specifications, routine support requests are resolved quickly and effectively, and team members are resourced and coached for success.

The Manager will act as a leader and problem solver, providing direction, escalation support, and oversight to ensure services are delivered on time, error-free, and aligned with contractual agreements. This role requires fostering strong cross-functional collaboration, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, and driving operational improvements within the support function.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the client support team, ensuring delivery of exceptional service.
• Serve as an escalation point for client support issues, troubleshooting and facilitating service recovery as needed.
• Monitor workload and assign clients/projects to balance caseloads across team members, ensuring optimal utilization and expertise alignment.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, career development, and performance management for support team members.
• Partner with market and business leaders to prioritize work, address client needs proactively, and maintain high client satisfaction.
• Ensure accounts are configured to client specifications and onboarding experiences are seamless.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality in service delivery.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional departments to align with corporate goals and initiatives.
• Contribute to department and organizational goals, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy. Responsible for cascading the department and corporate goals and holding direct reports accountable to those goals. objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in healthcare support, healthcare delivery, or client-facing roles within a related field.
• Familiarity with healthcare environments, including healthcare regulatory survey operations and survey tools/processes.
• Strong understanding of system configuration, data workflows, and support operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience, including ownership of follow-up and issue resolution.
• Knowledgeable of all Microsoft Office Suite, Survey Design tools, Salesforce, Power BI, and Wrike will be a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and5+years of relevant experience

Special Working Conditions

Flexible to work between the hours of 8AM ET and 5PM ET with adjustments based on business needs.

Special Physical Requirements

• Requires close visual acuity for computer work and reading.
• Physical activity includes crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Sedentary role with extended periods of sitting.

Direct Reports

Client Support Team Members

Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Press Ganey we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information for US based jobs:

Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Notice - Press Ganey will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $81,000 to $136,000 annually. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus tied to achieved results.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our privacy policy can be found here:legal-privacy/

NuSil (a part of Avantor) is seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Sales Representative (Remote, MN) to join our team.

The Sales Representative is a growth-focused role responsible for driving new business acquisition and expanding NuSil's presence in the medical device industry within an assigned territory.

This role emphasizes hunting, consultative selling, and business development, while also growing strategic relationships with existing customers.

You will have the opportunity to manage the full sales cycle-from prospecting through close-by identifying customer needs, positioning NuSil's value proposition, and delivering solution-based offerings that drive revenue growth.

** Location: This position operates remotely, from a home office. (Must reside in MN, preferably Minneapolis area).

** Travel: 30-50% travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events. Customer sites will be located in the Midwest, New England and Canada areas. Must be able to travel by car and air as required.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Own revenue performance for an assigned territory, consistently achieving or exceeding sales and growth targets.
• Drive new customer acquisition through active prospecting, lead generation, inbound lead responsiveness, and pipeline management across assigned markets and territory.
• Own and execute the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, and closing.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM and digital prospecting tools (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, technical requirements, and application challenges; recommend NuSil solutions aligned to customer R&D, production, and quality requirements.
• Develop and execute territory and account growth plans focused on revenue expansion, new opportunities, and sales metrics attainment.
• Establish accurate forecasts and deliver annual revenue targets, including targeted growth from new business.
• Position and promote NuSil's broad product portfolio and solutions across multiple applications and market segments.
• Expand NuSil's footprint within existing accounts by identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities aligned with evolving customer needs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Management, Marketing, Research & Development, Product Management, Planning and Operations to support opportunity development and execution.
• Represent NuSil at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
• Serve as a voice of the customer by communicating application requirements, market trends, and competitive insights to internal teams.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction while prioritizing growth-oriented activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree preferred in science, engineering, business, and/or equivalent applicable experience.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-based selling environment.
• Proven track record of new business development and growth achievement.
• Demonstrated success prospecting, closing, and growing revenue in technical or complex selling environments.
• Experience selling into technical, scientific, manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, or advanced materials markets strongly preferred.
• Additional Qualifications:

• Strong commercial mindset, growth oriented, with the ability to prospect, open doors, and close new business.

• Ability to engage and influence business owners, engineers, technical leaders, and executive decision-makers.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and strategic selling capabilities within complex customer organizations.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize high-impact activities within a territory.

• Proficiency with CRM systems ( ) and digital/social selling tools.

• Comfort translating technical information into clear business value propositions.

• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Typically works in a home office environment with extensive regional travel to customer locations.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

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, a Global Fortune 500 company is looking for a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer/ Food Safety to optimize our BPS manufacturing/ QARA organization. This Aurora, OH role is full-time, on-site.

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience (4+ yrs):

• Leading, coordinating and maintaining a site food safety program FSSC Certification
• Applying quality engineering principles, tools and techniques to develop and optimize systems and processes so that they are aligned with company strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Using root cause analysis and risk assessment tools and techniques to perform investigations and determine appropriate corrective action.
• FSSC (Food Safety System Certifications) certification or comparable
• Reviewing and approving quality assurance procedures and reports.
• Leading, conducting and managing internal audits.
• Maintaining SOP's and Quality Management Systems
• Monitoring compliance with ISO and FDA Quality System Regulation standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Providing support for customer and regulatory audits.
• Updating approved supplier index.
• Maintaining supplier qualification documents and qualifications of service providers that assure compliance with procedures and programs.
• Deviation and complaint investigations, including root cause analysis tools and technical writing.
• Collecting, reviewing, and interpreting data for trend reports, metrics, quality system reviews and complaints.
• Participating in, coordinating and maintaining validations
• CQE/CQA certification.
• Leading, coordinating and maintaining environmental monitoring programs.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor is a leading life sciences company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. A GMP manufacturing facility, the Aurora, OH location specializes in manufacturing biochemicals.

Collaborating/ interfacing effectively with team members the Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for quality assurance activities with oversight of the food safety program. While performing other duties as assigned, this role will be accountable for:

• Leading the food safety committee
• Investigations
• Quality Management System SOP's
• Validations
• Performing Incoming Audits
• Maintaining Halal, Kosher, and FSSC 22000 certifications and all associated documentation.
• Quality continuous improvements.

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.

Avantor is seeking a collaborative Sales Associate to directly support our strategic partnership with the University of North Carolina. This individual will play a key role in driving engagement and delivering results across UNC's research and academic community, contributing to complex business and technology initiatives.

This is a full-time, field-based position. Candidates should reside within one hour of the Chapel Hill, NC area.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience, required; Concentration in a Life Science or Science degree preferred

• Experience: 1+ year professional experience, preferred

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience required

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inside or Outside Sales Experience

  • Experience working in a Lab

  • Business to Business (B2B) or Distribution Sales Experience

  • C4C experience

  • Salesforce or Qlikview experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Sales Associate will work independently and is responsible for selling products and/or services to a dedicated primary education account. They are instrumental in identifying new and potential customers to reach the project profitability and billing levels within an assigned sales territory and/or account. Activities include negotiation, closing the sale, and post-sale services. Responsible for securing and maintaining distribution of products and/or services and maintaining effective agreements.

• Manage a sales territory on a focused account base. Work as part of a sales team dedicated to this account.

• Prospect and establish new customers within this account by managing and developing a sales pipeline and delivering proposals to customers by illustrating VWR's value proposition.

• Sell consultatively, detailing products, determine customer needs and requirements, and make recommendations to both prospects and customers of the various solutions VWR can offer their business.

• Work to develop strategic account business plans for achievement of sales growth and quota attainment.

• Build and sustain relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Manage VWR's vast product portfolio and execute and implement sales and marketing strategies that you design.

• Confident in providing and generating Quotations and handling customer returns or complaints.

• Confident in pulling sales reports to have detailed conversations of sales activities, account performance and performance to forecast.

• Work directly with local manufacturer representatives to develop and continually improve product knowledge, arrive at most favored pricing, and improve account profitability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers, and VWR staff

• Ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers

• Ability to handle difficult situations and interactions

• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory

• Willingness to travel to customer locations

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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.

Relationship Development: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing strong relationships. Add value in every interaction by working together with customers and internal teams to develop beneficial solutions for their business. Provide higher and differentiating value not by what you sell - but by 'How' you sell.

Targets: Meet/exceed IOP for sales and margin. Develop awareness / sales in the VWR Private Label range to increase margin.

Strategy Implementation: Demonstrate strategic agility in approach to customers and projects (solutions must be tailored to meet individual customer needs). Implement agreed strategies across defined accounts while maintaining and developing existing business.

Business Development: Drive new and existing opportunities by managing territory appropriately to maximise number of customer visits. Call customers frequently to create opportunities for selling the VWR portfolio of products. Understand customer profile, be able to identify trends and opportunities that will generate sales.

Utilize VWR Resources: Utilize local and global internal (cross-functional) and external contacts to help achieve targets. Utilise VWR CRM database to manage customer relationships, interactions and information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.
Planning/Forecasting: Plan, forecast and achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators in territory/ accounts, using pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned

Who you are:
BA/BSc or equivalent essential
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment, where multiple clients are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach plus 1 year leadership experience
A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach Experienced in working in a fast paced and targeted environment, with high team interaction, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers and colleagues
Business-to-business sales experience, preference may be given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment
Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Consultative Selling) and technology platforms including CRM Tools
Mandatory attendance of appropriate VWR Sales Trainings

What we are looking for:

Knowledge
A good understanding of company' products, promotions, services- and solution offerings for customers
Must have an in-depth understanding of relationship types and buyer behaviors
Broad understanding of VWR Product & Service portfolio
In-depth understanding of the different VWR functions and their role
Fluent in oral and written English, preferably 1 or 2 more languages

Skills
Ability to take content and structure it in a way that is most appropriate for the audience and objective
Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive strategic conversations with Customers
A clear ability to manage customer interactions professionally by demonstrating excellent listening and organisational skills, and by using probing questions and reflective language to engage customers and build trust
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various buyer types and personalities (e.g. technical-, user-, and economic buyers)
Strong organisational skills that drive projects forward
Is able to synthesise and integrate sales data to support management decisions
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Strong ability to negotiate large account pricing strategies / contracts
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively

How you will thrive and make an impact:
Builds and maintains clients trust through continuous and transparent engagements throughout projects
Engages in conversations regarding long term strategies and aligns effectively with buyers at every stage of their purchase decision process Is responsible for understanding the strategy of every customer
Innately customer focused and motivated to deliver value in every interaction
Proactive, Inspirational and Team Focused
A natural desire to share knowledge and work with the wider VWR Network and seeks to consistently develop internal and external relationships
Keeps up to date with relevant market trends
Uses specialists to offer valuable insights into addressing problems
Collaborates (with) and orchestrates the broader internal network
Commits to agreed actions on agreed timelines with customers
Focuses on outcomes that they can support and taps into the power of the broader VWR network to support customer projects
Helps to quantify the benefits of the solution to the customer
Develops credibility by challenging the client's thinking to co-create valuable solutions
Drives meaningful conversations with the customer that help to develop a vision including solutions to problems

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

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

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 and high energy Sales Representative to maintain and advance our Pharma, Biotech and Industrial Sales Efforts.

This is a full-time, field-based position located in Northern Los Angeles. You will have the opportunity to consultatively sell Avantor's large portfolio of products and services to researchers and staff. If you have a passion for science and enjoy interacting with professionals both as clients and peers - let's talk!

What we are looking for

• Education: College degree or equivalent/applicable experience required

• Experience: 2-5 years of success in complex sales environments, ideally involving long sales cycles and multiple decision-makers

  • Solid background in B2B sales, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage pipelines and optimize performance

  • Experience applying best-in-class sales methodologies, such as SPIN Selling, Challenger, or Miller Heiman

  • A valid driver's license is required, as travel may be necessary to fulfill key responsibilities of the role

  • Willingness to travel to customer locations minimum 3 days a week

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office, specifically Teams with preference for experience in C4C or Qlikview

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference given to those who have worked in a laboratory or research environment and/or with distribution experience and a scientific background

  • Bachelor's degree within the sciences

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Sales Representative is accountable for all sales activities, from lead generation through close, in an assigned territory, using a formal selling approach. This role develops and implements an agreed upon Operating Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer sales in the assigned geography.

• Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and recommending Avantor's products and services

• Leverage available resources to effectively implement company marketing plan, strategies and sales processes.

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term growth

• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop and implement strategic territory plans to achieve sales goals

• Manage a diverse product portfolio and align sales efforts with company-defined strategies

• Prospect and acquire new customers by managing a sales pipeline and delivering compelling proposals that highlight Avantor's value

• Grow existing accounts by aligning solutions with evolving customer needs and retention strategies

• Represent Avantor in the field and build strong partnerships with key manufacturers

• Work closely with manufacturer reps to enhance product knowledge, secure competitive pricing, and improve account profitabily

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  ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
  
  Typically works in a home office environment with extensive regional travel to customer locations.
  
  Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
  
  A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
  
  Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

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 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

Actual 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.

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

Actual 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.