Site manager

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Regional Director and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Collegeville, PA & King of Prussia, PA

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday - Friday), expected to be flexible and work outside of the schedule as needed

Travel: 30-35%

Salary Range: $102K - $120K + 10% yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Life Sciences, or a related field

Experience :

Leadership & Management:

• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role managing associates within a service or scientific operations environment

• Understanding of and ability to consistently administer Avantor’s policies

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues

Technical & System Proficiency:

• Proficiency in tools such as Workday, Excel, and other reporting platforms

• Experience with Microsoft Teams (preferred)

• Familiarity with GMP and GLP standards (training a plus)

• Spill containment, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and HAZWOPER training (a plus)

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation skills and the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams

• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to multitask in a dynamic environment

• Self-managed, self-motivated, and forward-thinking

• Ability to make sound business decisions with limited consultation

Travel & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as needed
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory 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.

The Site Manager oversees a span of multiple customers, personnel, and service solutions. There is also potential to manage Scientific Services and/or GxP-compliant services.

In addition to operational leadership, the Site Manager serves as a key relationship manager to the customer, contributing to business development, product and quality management, and communicating complex metrics effectively. In this role, you will"

• Coach, motivate, and supervise team members to perform job requirements successfully and to meet/exceed goals and objectives.

• Act as a liaison between the customer, Avantor Services, and Avantor Sales.

• Provide training and backup to associates to perform required tasks.

• Manage budget and review/approve expense reports.

• Customer reporting and data analysis.

• Serve as a role model and mentor in both words and actions for associates who express and exhibit a desire to pursue individual professional growth and team growth.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously review goals and objectives for the department to ensure they are in line with the overall corporate goals and objectives.

• Monitor and report on actual performance vs. established goals and objectives.

• Plan, develop, and implement programs and procedures within the scope of authority, with an emphasis on improving department productivity, individual productivity, and corporate profitability.

• Handle administrative duties such as associate performance appraisals, time card review, vacation scheduling, performance issues, etc.

• Develop and maintain: SOPs, SOWs, SPIs, and KPIs.

• Conduct internal and external presentations.

• Ensure GxP compliance and good documentation practices.

• Bring value to the customer from personal development in the industry

• Manage revenue growth and TOE reduction.

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!

EEO Statement:

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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