VMI Technician, Inventory and Lab Support

Onsite VMI Technician, Inventory and Lab Support

Worksite: USA-CA SSF (SmartLabs)

Worksite Location: 2 Tower Place, South San Francisco, CA, 94080

Job Classification: Light Industrial 1

Work Schedule (Shift/Work Hours): Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Job Taxonomy: VMI Technician

Job Title: Onsite VMI Technician, Inventory and Lab Support

Job Description: What we're looking for

Education: High school diploma or GED is required

Experience: 2+ years of experience in inventory control, procurement, materials management, or related operations within a laboratory, production, or warehouse environment

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; Be able to use Excel reports

Must be able to lift to 50lbs

Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation are required

Inventory control principles and best practices

Materials management in laboratory or regulated production environments

Hazardous material handling and shipping requirements

Inventory and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, VWR+, ChemSW, Citrix, or similar platforms)

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements

Inventory investigation and discrepancy resolution

Data analysis and interpretation

Documentation and record management

Clear, professional communication with internal and customer stakeholders

Time management and prioritization

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantors Lab and Production 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.

In this role you will:

Independently manage inventory and material handling activities for consumables, chemicals, samples, and other critical materials.

Execute inventory control processes including receiving, storage, handling, distribution, and inventory movement.

Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Perform purchasing and procurement transactions including order entry, expediting, and invoice resolution.

Handle hazardous materials and prepare shipping documentation in compliance with regulations.

Analyze inventory data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions.

Lab Support

Communicate findings, resolutions, and recommendations to internal and customer stakeholders.