Platform Manager

Novogene GmbH; Martinsried; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BEGA Gantenbrink-Leuchten KG is looking for a qualified professional in Germany to join our team. The role requires a Master’s degree and at least three years of lab experience, along with strong leadership skills to manage a team of 5-10 members. You will ensure compliance with quality management standards and optimize laboratory procedures.

Effective communication in both German and English is essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with LIMS and molecular biology techniques like PCR and NGS is advantageous. This role is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a similar field required.
• Minimum of 3 years laboratory experience.
• Experience leading teams of 5-10.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site exclusively.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and safety protocols.
• Monitor project progress and communicate effectively with teams.
• Formulate and update production plans.
• Instruct team leaders on data analysis.
• Establish responsibilities and supervise team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Laboratory techniques (PCR, qPCR, NGS)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master’s or advanced degree in molecular biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• This role requires working on-site exclusively, with no other working option available.
• To confirm with all site quality management systems and health & safety procedures (ISO17025:2017, ISO15189:2012, GCLP, Human Tissue Act (2004))
• Monitor project progress and quality, effectively communicate with relevant teams/departments; ensure projects are delivered within the turnaround time (TAT) and meet the quality requirement
• Formulate and update the production plans according to projection, arrange pipeline to ensure smooth operation, optimize NGS protocols and automation of laboratory procedures.
• Instruct team leaders to carry out production data summary and statistical analysis. Ensure all relevant information are documented and archived. Be responsible for conducting department's reports.
• Establish responsibilities for members by roles and technical levels, supervise them to perform their duties
• Other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

• A Master’s or advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, or similar subject is required, with a minimum of three-year laboratory experience.
• Experiences in leading a team of 5-10 members (minimum). Strong teamwork ethic and the commitment to successfully deliver to tight deadlines are essential.
• High accuracy and attention to detail are a must for both laboratory and office-based work.
• A strong and open communication skills is essential.
• Fluent operating Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoints is essential.
• Experience of using Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is advantageous.
• Experience in PCR, qPCR and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based analysis is advantageous.
• Very good knowledge of German and English language, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Chinese will be an added advantage.