Avantor is on the lookout for a motivated and temporary Operational Lab Coordinator to join the team in Braine-l'Alleud. In this diverse position, you will manage a small team on the one hand and provide operational support on the other. Have you always wanted to work in an international environment, within the life sciences industry? On top of this, are you looking for a diverse job opportunity? Then this might be the job you have been looking for Interested? – Let's talk The team You‘ll lead a team of six to seven associates reporting directly into you. You are their first point of contact, and directly report into the team Supervisor. Together with your team and colleagues, you belong to our department Lab and Production Services, a division of Avantor supporting leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. Team coordination (approximately 30%): Follow-up on team performance with the support of the supervisor by organizing regular one-to-one meetings with team members Manage trainings and training schedules Participate in meetings with the customer Manage work schedules to make sure activities are being handled efficiently, considering available resource Operational support (approximately 70%): Coordinate lab activities Provide general lab support such as glassware management, decontamination of lab equipment, stock management, etc. Mange lab waste (biological and chemical) Clean and sterilize (analytical) lab equipment Assemble and calibrate lab equipment Dispatch micro-pipets for calibration Prepare buffers and other solutions Label samples Education : High school degree, preferably related to sciences Experience : In the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry is a strong asset In a people management position, which can also be as a back-up In coordinating activitie Preferred qualifications: Strong skills in MS Office and general affinity with computer programs Effective and fluent communication skills in both English and French Able to deal with conflicts, to motivate others, and to lead by example A real teamplayer, hands-on, and highly organized Responsible, service minded and pro-active This is a full-time, temporary position based on the site of our customer, UCB Pharma, in Braine-l'Alleud. You get a replacement contract, together with an attractive salary and multiple benefits including meal vouchers, 13th month, additional annual bonus, pension scheme, health insurance and more. You get the opportunity to establish (a first) experience in a people management position in an international environment. Working hours: Monday – Friday, flexible start time between 07:30 and 09:00 and finish time as of 16:00 MS Office Suite, Team Performance, Science, Practicality, Decontamination, Dispatch, Service oriented, Calibration, Communication, Asset, Motivate Employees, Scheduling, French language, Pharmaceuticals, Training, Industry Science, Operational Support, Coordination, Buffers, VOS, Organization Skills, Schools, Proactivity, Manage Work, Life Science, Management, Team Coordination, Label samples, Stock Management, Computer programme, Performance Support, People Management