Lab Manager Biology (M/F/D)

September 18, 2024

Avantor

Mölndal

OTHER

The Opportunity:

Avantor is currently looking for a Lab Manager Biology to join the team in Mölndal, Gothenburg! In this position, you are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of your defined set of laboratories, you deal with ad hoc questions and problems, act as the first point of contact for Lab Users and much more! Are you looking for a new professional challenge in an international environment and do you have a scientific background? Are you a people-person with a lot of energy and drive? Then this might be the opportunity for you! - Let’s talk!

This role will be a full-time, permanent position, based at our customer site, Astra Zeneca, in Mölndal. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme and Health Care allowance. You get to establish a solid network within the industry, by collaborating with multiple different stakeholders and you get to contribute to a growing team.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, flexible start time between 6:00 - 9:00 and finish time 15:00 - 18:00

The team

You belong to a team of 11 associates, consisting of five Lab Managers, two Research Technicians and two Lab Technicians. A strong team spirit is key to this team, combined with a close collaboration. Together with your colleagues, you belong to our department Lab & Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

Education : Master’s degree in sciences, preferably related to Biology or Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Medicine,)

Experience: Hands-on lab experience is required, this can also be from internships

Preferred Qualifications:

Good MS Office knowledge and willing to learn new digital skills
Effective communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus
Flexible, good in setting priorities and strong in dealing with ad hoc requests
Outgoing, diplomatic and customer centric
Confident, able to lead meetings and to present to bigger groups

How you will thrive and create an impact

Act as the single point of contact for the assigned laboratories and handle ad hoc questions / issues of lab users
Organize and lead regular lab user group meetings and lead any actions as required
Ensure the laboratory maintains its operational efficiency by planning preventative and scheduled maintenance regimes with minimal impact to daily operations
Assist in creating and updating work procedures, particularly focused on reagents/consumables and cost saving recommendations
Review training of lab support staff and introduce new staff working in the area to the laboratory
Assist with visits from internal/external partners
Provide operational support on projects to build understanding of business needs and identify opportunities for process improvements
Create, maintain and update relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and training.
Organize and lead lab group meetings, identify opportunities and optimize the use of lab space

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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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