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The Opportunity: Avantor is currently on the lookout for a motivated Material handler to join the team in Schiphol-Rijk.In this diverse position you’re responsible for receiving samples,
In this diverse position you’re responsible for receiving samples, preparing shipments, managing the inventory of materials and much more. Are you characterized by customer-friendliness, and have you always been looking for an opportunity in an international organization in life sciences? Do you like working in administrative role? Then this job might match your search!
Avantor is currently on the lookout for a motivated Material handler to join the team in Schiphol-Rijk.
In this diverse position you’re responsible for receiving samples, preparing shipments, managing the inventory of materials and much more. Are you characterized by customer-friendliness, and have you always been looking for an opportunity in an international organization in life sciences? Do you like working in administrative role? Then this job might match your search!
Previous experience in a similar environment is plus but not required for this role! Maybe you are working in logistics, hospitality or retail, but you have a general interest in science, then this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the life sciences industry! – Let’s talk!
You will work on a full-time basis at our customer site in Schiphol-Rijk. You will receive a contract for 1 year, transferred into a permanent one after a positive evaluation. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a pension scheme, commuting allowance, 13th month and bonus plan.
You’ll get to work in a supportive and hardworking team, consisting of 5 associates and belongs to our department Lab and Production Services. This department supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
MBO3 or 4 lab studies is preferred, depending on experience
Lab experience is an asset
Proficient in MS Office, in particular with MS Excel
Effective communication skills in English, Dutch is an asset
Knowledge of chemicals is a great asset
Outgoing, customer minded, and responsible
Experience in an administrative role (in GMP environment is a plus)
Detail oriented, accurate
Monday - Friday, flexible start time between 07:00 - 8:00 and finish time as of 16:00. Willingness to support the team during weekend coverage on a rotating basis (approximately every 8 weeks, covering 2 weekends)
Receive samples from the sampling team
Prepare equipment and make sure everything is available at all time
Prepare shipments and check if all materials are present
Manage the inventory of materials by placing orders and following up on these orders, in collaboration with the coordinator
Manage certificates for analytical checks and other paperwork
Prepare samples for storage, remove and dispose of samples as required, maintain an inventory of samples on retain, update logbooks as required, and disposal of in-process samples
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.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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About this job
- Posted
- 31 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 18
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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