Logistics Manager for Research and Development

1 week ago


Dry Drayton, United Kingdom Avantor Full time
Company Overview

Avantor is a leading global provider of materials and technologies for the life sciences and high-performance industries. Our company is dedicated to advancing life-changing science, and we are seeking a highly skilled Shipping Coordinator to join our team.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional days off for your birthday.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and science-curious Shipping Coordinator to work in our laboratory environment. In this role, you will manage inventory, coordinate shipping, and act as the primary point of contact for sample coordination, shipping preparation, and delivery. You will be responsible for preparing and packing research & development samples globally, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and transport regulations (air/road/sea).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and pack for shipment Research & Development samples (biological, chemical, dangerous goods) globally, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and transport regulations (air/road/sea)
  • Act as the primary contact for inventory management, aliquoting, and dispatch of research samples to both local and international locations
  • Maintain and update the in-house RMS database, ensuring accurate data capture and record-keeping
  • Resolve or escalate complex shipping queries, liaising with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Familiarity with shipping regulations (e.g., IATA/ADR/IMDG) and transport safety standards for hazardous goods
  • Working knowledge of RMS (Sample Management System)
  • Previous experience in scientific stores or a life science laboratory environment, with practical knowledge of aseptic techniques, pipetting, and sample aliquoting
  • Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and using IT systems to maintain accurate records and track shipments
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:
  • Competitive salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical and dental care
  • Additonal days off for your birthday

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.

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