Team Leader - Laboratory Services

Avantor Services provides a broad variety of on-site laboratory services for major pharmaceutical customers and works collaboratively with our clients to provide resource and deliver core scientific activities.

We are looking for a Team Leader - Laboratory Services to join us on our customer’s site in Mulhuddart on a full time, permanent basis.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday from 07:30-16:00 & Friday 07:30 -15:00

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• To carry out all scientific support activities in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, GLS & local agreements
• Proactively deliver the operational laboratory support managing team workload and service levels as required by the research groups.
• Preventative maintenance, cleaning & documentation of several laboratory instruments including Pipettes, Multi-channel pipettes verification, Balances verification, PH meters glass washing, Bioreactor disassembling, cleaning and re assembly, Biological Safety Cabinet Freezer deep cleans and nova system maintenance etc.
• Training and mentoring of new Lab Services Associates.
• Determine and organise the training program for Lab Services Associates. Ensure full cross training is in place to develop the team and to provide cover for all required service tasks.
• Responsible for effectively coordinating and supporting the Lab Services team to ensure productivity, quality, documentation, work schedules, safety and housekeeping maintain maximum efficiency. Rescheduling of resources if required due to absences or increases in testing by the client.
• Communicate daily with the Site Services Manager to ensure information is shared effectively and actions are taken immediately.
• Escalate issues to the Site Services Manager for review and resolution support.
• Lead the Lab Services team to ensure overall consistency in areas of technical delivery and inter-team and inter-department collaboration
• Provide technical expertise for all aspects of equipment maintenance and out of specification preparations.
• Responsible for the development, coaching, motivation, and morale of team members through effective teambuilding and use of reward and recognitions systems celebrating team success.
• Provide Key metrics in line with relevant KPI’s with defined Service level Agreements (SLAs)
• KPI reporting for Governance meetings and huddle boards on site
• Proactively identify and support operational efficiencies by implementing process improvements resulting in time and cost savings for the customer

What you’ll need to be successful at Avantor:

• Background: Degree in a Chemistry or Biology related subject
• Experience: Previous experience in a customer facing role, previous experience within the pharmaceutical sector is a pré
• IT Literate, proficiency in Excel and SAP is preferred
• Previous experience with people management
• Technical troubleshooting capabilities and demonstrable experience handling a variety of high tasks
• Personality: Problem solver, analytical mindset & people first attitude
• Valid driving license

Avantor Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The collective talents and perspectives of our associates drive the good we create in the world

and why we are focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Ensuring every associate is empowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.

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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