Lab Operations & Inventory Specialist

Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering – BIIE; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

International team

Relocation support

Modern facility in Allschwil

Long-term engagement potential

Zusammenfassung

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering – BIIE in Basel is seeking a Lab Support & Operations Coordinator to join the Research Operations team. This full-time role focuses on inventory management, procurement, and supplying materials to laboratories as the institute relocates to a new facility in Allschwil.

Reporting to the Lab Operations Manager, you will support day-to-day operational tasks, help establish the central stockroom, and explore lab import/export logistics while handling

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related life science field or equivalent hands-on experience with Laborant Apprenticeship.
• 1–3 years of experience working in a lab operations setting (academic, industry, or clinical).
• Familiarity with common lab consumables, reagents, and temperature sensitive storage requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets); experience with inventory or procurement software a plus.
• Ability to manually handle loads in line with SUVA guidelines (up to 25 kg) and to be on your feet for extended periods.
• Business-level English is required; proficiency in German is a strong asset for day-to-day interactions with local vendors, couriers, and facilities teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage shared procurement of general lab stock across multiple teams, coordinating with the Lab Managers to maintain appropriate stock levels and reduce duplication.
• Maintain accurate inventory of common stock reagents, consumables, chemicals, and lab supplies using inventory management software.
• Monitor centralised stock levels and place orders proactively to prevent shortfalls. This will in time become more reliant on automated replenishment systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming and outgoing laboratory deliveries within the building.
• Receive, inspect, log, and promptly distribute shipments to the correct labs or teams.
• Manage temperature-sensitive deliveries, including correct temporary storage of items requiring -80°C, -20°C, or 4°C conditions.
• Prepare simple buffers and solutions on request to support scientific teams.
• Assist with routine lab maintenance: autoclave runs, waste disposal, glassware washing, and equipment cleaning.
• Support biosafety compliance by ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of biological and chemical materials.
• Maintain organized and clean common lab spaces, including shared equipment areas.
• Help onboard new lab members to operational procedures and supply systems.
• Handle specialist import and export shipments, including biological materials and controlled substances.
• Support compliance with biosafety requirements and hazardous goods handling regulations.
• Liaise with couriers, customs brokers, and lab teams as needed.

Kenntnisse

Lab operations

Inventory management

Procurement software

Excel / Sheets

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biology or related life science

Tools

Inventory software

Jobbeschreibung

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering – BIIE in Basel is seeking a Lab Support & Operations Coordinator to join the Research Operations team. This full-time role focuses on inventory management, procurement, and supplying materials to laboratories as the institute relocates to a new facility in Allschwil.

Reporting to the Lab Operations Manager, you will support day-to-day operational tasks, help establish the central stockroom, and explore lab import/export logistics while handling