Lab manager and research administrator

About us

SERAC Biosciences AG is looking for a Lab manager and research administrator.

Join Serac Biosciences, an early-stage biotech company within the Ridgeline Discovery portfolio, and become part of our growing drug discovery team! We are looking for a highly motivated Lab and Research Administrator to support our research activities and help keep our lab running smoothly.

This role will allow you to define and implement efficient processes for all our lab-based work and to support our staff in organizational work. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be highly proactive and possess a good understanding of scientific research and drug discovery. Due to the nature of this role, employees are required to work on-site.

Responsibilities

-Assist in setting up lab infrastructure and data management processes.
-Support scientific team in the coordination of research projects and management of resources.
-Ensure efficiency of research operations, compliance with guidelines and regulatory processes.
-Implement procurement strategy and tools and support the team in the procurement of equipment and consumables including ordering (PO generation, follow-up or orders), reception of goods and reagents on site and dispatch into the labs. Manage stocks in a timely and efficient manner.
-Coordinate with the Accounts Payable team to support purchase order management, customs documentation, and the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
-Assist in establishing vendor relationships and in negotiating contracts.
-Support budget planning, accruals, track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
-Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing calendars, and coordinating timelines with the team.
-Facilitate collaboration and teamwork, foster a positive work culture, and assist in onboarding and training of new employees.
-Familiarity with biosafety regulations; the role includes supporting or owning designated biosafety responsibilities.
-Oversee compound storage, compound logistics with CROs, inventory organization, and material handling.
-Coordinate incoming order receipt, delivery inspection, and distribution of laboratory supplies, organize shipments when necessary.

Qualifications

-You have completed an apprenticeship or hold a Bachelor’s degree in life science or related discipline and/or Bachelor of Business Administration.
-You have previous experience as lab manager (previous experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is a plus).
-You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster productive work relationships, both internally and externally.
-Fluent English is essential for this role. German proficiency is an advantage, especially for communication with local suppliers.
-You have exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and you have a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
-Ability to prioritize, to work independently and collaboratively, and to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
-Adept at analyzing situations and implementing effective solutions, as well as at adapting to changing priorities.
-Strong skills using Microsoft 365 package, budget planning tools, Adobe Acrobat and other relevant IT software.