Biology Technician

• Prepare, handle, and maintain biological specimens, slides, and live materials according to SOPs.

• Support live product care and maintenance (e.g., insects, larvae, butterflies, fish, birds, frogs, plants): feed organisms per schedule, check health/behavior/mortality, verify environmental conditions, check water quality.

• Ensure lab and habitat maintenance: clean tanks/cages/habitats, remove waste and organisms, verify equipment is working.

• Maintain accurate labeling and ensure correct catalog/SKU identification.

• Production and order support: support breeding/egg collection, prepare materials for packing/shipping, verify correct species/life stage/quantity, flag shortages or risks.

• Conduct inventory checks, cycle counts, and stock verification.

• Follow biosafety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Confirm label accuracy and document activities accurately in logs, batch records, and systems.

• Report safety or equipment issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce labor, waste, and errors.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

• Cross-train to support coverage across multiple labs or work areas.

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.

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

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