Lab Operations Associate

BioLabs; Heidelberg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLabs in Heidelberg is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to assist in maintaining a shared laboratory facility and respond to resident companies’ requests. You will help coordinate supply needs, workflows, and space cleanliness, while supporting services that enable startups to advance.

The role reports to the Lab Operations Manager and requires strong German and English communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least one year of experience in an academic or commercial laboratory environment.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, maintenance, decontamination procedures, chemical and biological waste management, and inventory management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance of the laboratory and facility spaces; assist with ordering and logistics; help keep spaces clean and organized.
• Support equipment management: installation, calibrations, preventive maintenance, cleaning and decontamination; ensure proper use and SOPs.

Skills

Lab operations

Customer service

German & English

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Vocational training

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

BioLabsis a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces,BioLabsprovides turnkey access tostate-of-the-artresearch facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders toestablishedR&D teams - to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. TheBioLabs network now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn more at www.biolabs.io.

BioLabsis seeking to hire a Lab Operations Associate at our Heidelberg site. Reporting to the Lab Operations Manager, the individual in this hands-on role will assist in and coordinate the routine maintenance of a shared laboratory facility while responding to the laboratory and facility-related requests of our resident companies and other staff members, as needed. This position provides an excellent opportunity to support promising startup companies in their most formative years, while developing your own laboratory operations skills in a cutting-edge biotechnology facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and support the management of the laboratory and facility spaces; assist with ordering for site; assist with keeping all spaces and infrastructure clean and in good repair; assist with receiving and delivery activities for resident packages.

• Support laboratory and facility equipment management – assist with installation, calibrations, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination of laboratory equipment; ensure proper use, care, and training of equipment by staff and residents; help develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for equipment use and care.

• Participate in on- & off-boarding of residents and member companies – discuss safety, space tours, badge access, initial equipment and space training, loaned equipment returns, decommissioning of space and preparation of same for new residents.

• In collaboration with the site team, contribute to building resident community culture.

• Assist the site EHS officer – execute all site-related safety programs in line with corporate EHS policies; assist with all hazardous waste stream activities per all federal, state, and municipal regulations and BioLabs policies; help maintain all chemical inventories and SDS databases.

• Provide excellent customer service with a high level of attention to detail.

• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed vocational training or a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field.


• At least one year of experience in an academic or commercial laboratory environment.


• Experience with laboratory equipment, maintenance, decontamination procedures, chemical and biological waste management, and inventory management.


• Basic knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology techniques.


• Strong customer service orientation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English.


• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 20 kg and standing for extended periods, with appropriate accommodations where applicable.


• Willingness to participate in an occasional on-call rotation to address urgent site or laboratory issues outside regular business hours.


• Flexibility to attend occasional events outside regular working hours.


• Willingness to travel occasionally to other BioLabs locations as needed.

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