Logistics & Lab Operative

The Opportunity:

The Stores & Logistics Technician plays a critical role in supporting scientific operations through hands-on logistics and inventory work. This position involves managing deliveries, stock, hazardous materials, and specialized equipment such as gas cylinders and liquid nitrogen vessels. Candidates should bring experience in inventory and administrative functions, strong multitasking abilities, a collaborative mindset, and customer service focus. Proficiency in Microsoft systems is essential, with experience in SAP or similar stock management tools being a plus. Certifications like FLT, ADR, and Gas Safe are desirable.

It’s a dynamic role that blends service, precision, and science—perfect for someone reliable, flexible, and ready to make an impact behind the scenes.

Stores & Logistics Technician

Location: Slough Employment Type: Full-Time

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision, responsibility, and customer service intersect? We’re looking for a proactive and dependable Stores & Logistics Technician to join our team and play a key role in supporting scientific operations behind the scenes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Receiving and storing deliveries in compliance with temperature and location protocols
• Managing stock consumption, placing orders, and conducting inventory counts
• Providing reliable, helpful counter service for internal customers
• Safely collecting and storing hazardous waste
• Coordinating sample dispatches under ADR regulations
• Distributing dry ice and maintaining supply
• Transporting and replacing laboratory gas cylinders
• Filling and moving liquid nitrogen vessels
• Operating forklift trucks (if certified)
• Upholding a clean, safe, and compliant storage environment
• Supporting the wider business with ad hoc requests that add real value

Additional Responsibilities:

• Executing administrative tasks with accuracy and organization
• Assisting with inventory tracking, audits, and reporting using stock management systems
• Learning and applying safe handling protocols for sensitive materials
• Managing multiple tasks effectively while adapting to changing priorities

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in logistics, inventory management, or a related administrative role
• Strong multitasking abilities and a structured, reliable approach to work
• Solid understanding of MS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to safe practices
• A collaborative mindset and exceptional customer service focus
• Desirable: FLT license, ADR certification, and Gas Safe training

If you’re a self-starter who enjoys blending logistics, service, and science in one role—we’d love to hear from you.

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:

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