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Sample Dispatch Logistics Technician
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The Opportunity:
Sample Dispatch Logistics Technician
Stevenage & Ware, UK (Full-Time, On-Site)
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a key player in the life sciences sector, offering an exciting opportunity for two Sample Dispatch Logistics Technicians to join a dynamic scientific operations environment.
These roles combine inventory control, cleanroom logistics, and system-based accuracy, making it ideal for candidates with warehouse, lab, or material handling experience—particularly within regulated or life sciences settings.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave + 1 extra day for your birthday
- Opportunity to join a growing organisation in the life sciences sector
The Role
As a Sample Dispatch Logistics Technician, you will support the end-to-end handling of samples within a regulated environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all activities.
You will work across warehouse, laboratory, and cleanroom environments, playing a key role in maintaining sample integrity and supporting operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and document materials in line with Sample Dispatch, GMP, and site procedures
- Collect samples from laboratories and transfer them to dispatch areas, including handling temperature-sensitive and cleanroom materials
- Process incoming samples and store them correctly based on location and temperature requirements
- Support returns, disposals, and maintain full product traceability
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to lean initiatives
- Ensure full compliance with EHS, GMP, and site standards at all times
Expectations
- Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. warehouse, laboratory, cleanroom, or material handling environment)
- Understanding of working in GMP or regulated environments
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
- Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive approach to work
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with suppliers
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service quality
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and familiarity with stock management systems
- Comfortable using technology such as handheld scanners and inventory systems
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Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in a regulated life sciences environment, gaining exposure to cleanroom operations, sample management, and continuous improvement within a growing and supportive team.
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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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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