Dispatch Technician - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Prestige Appointments

Prestige Appointments

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years._

Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & appliedmaterials industries.

Thanks to our global infrastructure, our team's contributions reach many parts of the world and have a profound and positive impact on people's lives.

If you want to elp us solve the world's most complex challenges and join an inclusive community that supports your career development - you belong here, with us.

Position Overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sample Dispatch Technician to join us. You'll take responsibility for supporting the day to day operations of the Sample Dispatch facilities.

This role is offered on full-time, temporary basis (12mths FTC, then permanent depending on performance in the role) and it's based at one of our major strategic partner's site in Cambridge.

Predominantly you will be based at Cancer Institute, but you willbe supporting Sample Dispatch across the Campus, so you need to be flexible to move between Anne Maclaren Building and Jeffrey Cheah Building.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Receive, pack, prepare and ship R&D samples (biological, chemical, radioactive etc) globally ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and transport regulations (air/road/sea)
Dispatch goods ensuring all relevant documentation is correct and meets GxP and Health and Safety standards.
Ensure that materials with special handling, storage, or distribution requirements (such as hazardous shipments and temperature sensitive material) are properly monitored
Receipt, replenishment, and distribution of inventory to meet end user demands, utilising industryleading inventory management technology to track usage and continually optimise stocking levels Ensure accuracy of data in the inventory system includinglocation, quantity on hand, value etc.

Experience Required

An understanding of materials management processes, including exposure to relevant H&S processes and the use of stock and inventory systems
Proficient in data capture and analysis activities using various software packages
Outstanding communication skills at all levels and the confidence to make decisions

Further Information

Bonus
Private Healthcare
Pension
Life Insurance
Reward Schemes

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 isempowered to grow, succeed and shape our evolving culture.