Team Lead

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: Middletown, DE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Hourly Pay Range: $24–$26

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Wellness programs

• 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) with company participation

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Chemistry, or a related field preferred

Experience

• 5–6 years in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a regulated environment (cGMP, GLP, ISO), including leadership or coordination responsibilities

• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, or equivalent), including reporting, purchasing, and item master data

• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning, and handheld devices

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, dashboards) and PowerPoint

• Solid knowledge of inventory control practices (FIFO/FEFO, lot tracking, cycle counting, variance analysis)

• Understanding of chemical handling and compliance requirements (storage, segregation, labeling, SDS)

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred

• Experience coordinating or supervising team activities, including scheduling, task allocation, and performance feedback

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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.

As a Team Lead within Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services organization, you will play a critical role in delivering end-to-end operational support across lab environments. You will lead inventory and material management activities, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inventory activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting

• Develop and manage schedules to align resources with customer demand and service levels

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer escalations and operational issues

• Act as site lead in the absence of the Supervisor, making real-time operational decisions

• Translate customer needs into actionable plans and proactively mitigate risks

• Monitor performance metrics, analyze KPIs, and support business reviews

• Ensure inventory accuracy through oversight of cycle counts, variance investigations, and lot/expiration tracking

• Coordinate sourcing activities and support supplier performance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost

• Support team success through task coordination, training, and ongoing feedback

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!

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