How we hire

We prioritize providing a positive candidate experience as much as hiring exceptional talent.

Our process

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01 Application

When an Avantor career piques your interest, click "Apply" and submit your application. Our team will then review your qualifications against the role's requirements. We are committed to providing an update regardless of the outcome.

02 Screening

If your application is selected, a recruiter will schedule time to discuss the role and learn more about your background. Our goal is to get to know you, your goals, and how your skills would align with the opportunity's requirements, so we can determine if there is a strong mutual fit.

03 Interview

Upon reaching this stage, you'll meet with the hiring manager and team. Similar to the screening step, our goal is to get to know you and your background. We'll also assess fit through targeted questions and scenarios and share insights that will help you gain a deeper understanding of our team and culture. 

04 Offer

The lead recruiter will provide an update once our team has reached a decision. If selected, you will receive a verbal and written offer and information on the next steps. If you are not chosen for this role, we encourage you to apply again for future roles and stay connected by joining our talent community and signing up for job alerts.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.




Beware of recruiting scams

Avantor does not extend unsolicited employment offers, nor will we ever charge prospective employees any fees during the recruitment process. See our Recruitment Fraud page to learn more.
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Learn more about our hiring process

We know you have important questions about our company’s culture, career opportunities, and our application and interview process – so here are answers to the most frequently asked questions by our job seekers. We hope you find them helpful!
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

Interview tips and best practices

step 1:

Before the interview

  • Research: Review our website, explore our social media posts, and peruse any recent press releases to learn more about us.
  • Prepare examples of your work: If available and applicable, gather any examples of your work. that align with the job description. This will showcase your suitability for the role.
  • Ask questions: Think of one or two thoughtful questions to ask during your interview. Consider asking about the interviewer’s own career path or inquire about specific aspects of the role, company culture or Avantor location. This will demonstrate your genuine interest and engagement in the conversation and provide you with valuable insight into the position and the company.
step 2:

Interview day

  • Embrace authenticity: Answer the interview questions with honesty and integrity, allowing your true self to shine through. This approach will build trust and showcase your genuine self to our interviewers.
  • Answer with intent: Maintain a strong focus during the interview by answering questions with intent. Connect each question to relevant past work or volunteer experience, highlighting how your previous endeavors align with the topic at hand. This will demonstrate your ability to draw upon practical examples and reinforce your qualifications for the role.
step 3:

After the interview

  • Next steps: The recruiter is responsible for providing an update on the interview decision. However, feel free to reach out to inquire about the next steps or express your continued interest in the position. 
  • Thank-you note: When appropriate, you can send a thank-you email to our interviewers. If you don’t have the interviewer’s contact information, you can ask the recruiter to forward your email to them.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.



Paving the way for a fair hiring process

In conjunction with our commitment to operating with excellence and providing a positive candidate experience – our team also places a high priority on attracting diverse talent and providing an equitable hiring experience. Here are some tools we have implemented to make this happen globally.
 

  • Unconscious bias training for all our associates
  • Intentional process to select a diverse interview panel for our hiring process
  • Language guidance tools to eliminate social bias in our job advertisements
  • New recruitment partners and platforms with a focus on reaching and developing diverse talent communities
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Stay connected

Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on new career opportunities, company happenings, and a behind-the-scenes look at #AvantorLife.