The Opportunity:

Material handler, Care and maintenance of living cultures, research and development (R/D), and fulfillment of customer orders.

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Biology Technician to optimize our Science Education team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 

This role will be a full-time position based out of West Henrietta, NY. You will have the opportunity to prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis. ​Care and maintenance of living cultures, research and development (R/D), and fulfillment of customer orders. This includes a variety of testing protocols and lab maintenance under the direction of a laboratory manager, researcher, or scientist. If you have experience working with in biological labs – let’s talk! 

  

What we’re looking for 

Education: Biology degreeExperience: 2 years lab work in a biology related field in place of education

Preferred Qualifications

Plant or animal anatomy and physiology knowledgeSterile technique Familiarity with lab materialsSafety experience with hazardous materials

How you will thrive and create an impact 

Prepare specimens for raw materials through fixation, subculture, sectioning, mounting, sexing, and labeling to be used for production and stocking in classroom useRecord daily activities​.

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

$36,000.00 - $60,000.00

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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

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.