Shipping and Receiving Technician

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area 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: Waltham, MA

Shift: Monday - Friday (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Hourly pay range: $24/hr. - $26/hr.

This role is expected to conclude after 6 months.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Wellness programs

• Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid holidays

• Choice holidays

Financial Well-Being

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Commuter benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What we're looking for

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Prior experience in shipping and receiving, preferably in a regulated, laboratory, or life sciences environment

• Active IATA certification (air and ground shipping) and DOT certification required

• Experience handling temperature-sensitive shipments, human biological samples, and hazardous materials required

• Strong understanding of shipping compliance, documentation, and safety procedures

• Experience working in a dock environment with physical handling of materials

• Proficiency with ERP systems and warehouse technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience in spill containment, IMDG, and OSHA Right-to-Know

• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations and compliance standards

• Experience supporting procurement or supply chain operations in a laboratory setting

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:

• Coordinate and execute shipping and receiving activities for biological samples, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled shipments.

• Prepare and package materials in compliance with IATA and DOT regulations.

• Manage shipments through approved carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Marken), ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

• Partner with scientists and internal stakeholders to fulfill shipment requests and maintain proper documentation.

• Monitor and maintain temperature-sensitive shipments using validated packaging and tracking methods.

• Receive incoming materials, inspect for accuracy and integrity, and properly log inventory.

• Maintain compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company standards for handling hazardous and biological materials.

• Support dock operations, including staging, loading, and unloading shipments.

• Maintain shipping supplies inventory and order materials as needed to support business demands.

• Ensure proper labeling, documentation, and chain-of-custody for all shipments.

• 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:

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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.

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