Avantor is currently looking for a motivated Service Assistant to join our expanding team at the GoCo Health Innovation Centre in Mölndal in January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a dynamic and diverse work environment within the life sciences industry.
About the Role
In this hands-on position, you will provide operational support to various laboratories on-site, with a strong focus on logistics and shipment handling.
Key responsibilities include:
Receiving and shipping goods, including unpacking consumables and chemicals
Managing and disposing of lab waste
Restocking lab materials
Delivering clean glassware and lab clothing
Simpler purchasing activities, such as placing and following up on orders
Calibrating and cleaning lab equipment (e.g., pipettes)
Participating in the creation of work instructions
Who Are We Looking For?
The ideal candidate has a logistics background, with hands-on experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory handling. You may currently be working in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain, and looking to transition into a support role towards laboratories. No scientific education is required—full internal training will be provided.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Customer-minded, service-oriented, and highly motivated
Detail-oriented and proactive
Experienced in logistics or shipment handling is a bonus
Comfortable working in a hospital or lab environment (preferred)
Fluent in English and preferably Swedish
Organized, flexible, and a strong team player
Why Join Avantor?
Work in an international environment with exposure to multiple scientific and pharma companies
Enjoy flexible working hours (Monday to Friday, start between 6:00–9:00, finish between 15:00–18:00)
Receive an attractive salary, bonus plan, pension scheme, and health care allowance
Be part of Avantor’s Lab & Production Services department, supporting leading life science companies globally
Build a strong professional network in the sector
The Team
You’ll be joining a collaborative and customer-focused team of 8 5, including a Campus Service Lead, Campus Service Assistant, Campus Service Purchase Coordinator and Campus Service Coordinator. The team is passionate about supporting scientific innovation and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Interested? Let’s talk!
We’d love to hear from you and explore how you could grow your career with Avantor.
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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!
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