Laboratory Manager

Starting date: as soon as possible.

Place of work: Schlieren, Switzerland.

Reporting to: Director Operations

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare and lead regular meetings to communicate and coordinate topics related to lab infrastructure and lab operations (production and services).
• Maintain proper documentation of all QA-relevant lab information, including standard and technical operating procedures/work instructions and following the principle of document control (Dokumentenlenkung).
• Ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard for lab infrastructure and processes and support the quality management (QM) team during quality audits (ISO, customer audits etc.).
• Train and onboard new lab personnel in operational procedures for InSphero lab facilities, including work safety, biosafety, and good cell culture practices.
• Ensure regular maintenance, IQ/OQ installation, and repair of lab equipment. Maintain a comprehensive device database.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to hygiene standards.
• Oversee continuous monitoring of all critical laboratory devices and organize emergency on-call service.
• Organize, coordinate and oversee regular cleaning and decontamination of all InSphero laboratories.
• Provide training and retraining for lab personnel on critical processes to ensure compliance with InSphero’s internal and applicable external regulations.
• Coordinate lab-related infrastructure topics with facility management.
• Drive and support process optimizations related to lab activities.
• Manage lab equipment maintenance and servicing.

Profile:

• Education as a laboratory technician or a BSc/MSc in Biology, Chemistry or other Life Sciences.
• Experience of at least two years in aseptic manufacturing and/or biological testing procedures in a regulated environment, such as BSL-2 laboratory, regulated bioproduction and/or CRO environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and assertiveness to guide InSphero’s lab personnel in maintaining proper cell management practices and a tidy work environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, biosafety and chemical safety regulations.
• Leadership experience
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Independent working style with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• A strong drive for process optimization and continuous improvement
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance and maintaining oversight of laboratory safety and operational standards.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

We are looking forward to receiving your application (resume, cover letter, diplomas, job references) by e-mail at hr@insphero.com.