Lab manager and research administrator

Serac Biosciences AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serac Biosciences AG in Basel seeks a Lab Manager and Research Administrator to implement efficient lab processes, manage data, procurement, and vendor relations. This on-site role supports a growing drug discovery team and ensures smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has a life sciences degree, lab management experience, excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and fluency in English (German a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or related discipline or apprenticeship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to foster productive relationships.
• Fluent English; German advantageous for suppliers.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and with the team; handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up lab infrastructure and data management processes.
• Coordinate procurement, PO generation, supplier management, and goods reception.
• Ensure efficient research operations, compliance with biosafety and regulatory guidelines.
• Support budgeting, accruals and cost-saving opportunities; track expenses.
• Oversee inventory, compound storage, logistics with CROs; organize shipments.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative

Microsoft 365

Budget planning tools

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science or related discipline

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Budget planning tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Lab manager and research administrator

Serac Biosciences AG Vacant since : 15.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 4057 Basel (BS) 100% Immediately Permanent

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.

• Work location 4057 Basel (BS)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled
• Work experience More than 1 year
• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge

• By online Online form