Shipping Technician

2 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Avantor Full time

The Opportunity:

Avantor is currently looking for a Shipping Technician (Life Sciences) , to join the team based in Cambridge, UK .In this position you’ll take ownership of supporting day to day operations of Samples Dispatch facilities.

This role will be a full-time, permanent position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday. 

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00

The Team 

You’ll join a team of 6 Samples Dispatch Technicians, who are responsible for receiving, packing, preparing and shipping biological samples.You’ll belong to our business department Lab and Product Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. 

What we’re looking for

Education: High school or equivalent experience Experience: Previous experience in shipping is desirable. This could be from warehouse/logistics Shipping dangerous goods or scientific, and working in line with CLP, GHS and REACH regulations preferable Collaboration Tool: Exposure to stock ordering and warehouse management software 

How you’ll thrive and create an impact

Receive, pack, prepare and ship R&D samples, globally ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and transport regulations (air/road/sea) Dispatch goods ensuring all relevant documentation and labelling is accurate and meets IATA/ADR/IMDG, Health and Safety, CLP (GHS) and customs standards Ensure that materials with special handling, storage or distribution requirements (such as hazardous shipments and temperature critical material) are accurately supervised Proactively track shipments and investigate any missing shipments or shipment errors Creation, maintenance and updating relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and training

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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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