Laboratory Manager (Ref. LAB/26/14)

IRB Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & Visa Assistance

Competitive salary

International environment

Job summary

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager to oversee daily operations, stock control, equipment maintenance, and budget management within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine labs at the University of Barcelona.

The role requires coordinating purchases, ensuring compliance with funding rules, and supporting financial reporting for multiple projects while maintaining high scientific standards and safe laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage budgets and administrative tasks in a scientific environment.
• Experience with inventory tracking and financial reporting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Stock and consumables control: Management of orders for reagents and daily laboratory materials, optimizing resources.
• Supplier relations: Negotiation of terms with scientific material suppliers.
• Equipment maintenance: Coordination of calibrations, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Project financial management: Budget control for one or more research projects (national and international).
• Support for financial reporting: Monitor expenses for eligibility criteria of funding agencies.
• Coordination with IRB and UB Administration: Liaise with Grants Office, Finance/Purchasing, and HR to process purchases and reporting.

Skills

English

Catalan

Spanish

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Problem-solving

Education

Science degree (Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Pharmacy)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Organisation/Company IRB Barcelona Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 11:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and maintenance of stock, consumables, and equipment as well as budget control and project management. In addition, this position will also maintain laboratory equipment, and the performance of some biological assays.

As part of a collaboration agreement, the successful candidate will be based in Dr. Zorzano’s laboratory within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine, located in the Faculty of Biology at the University of Barcelona.

This position will be financed by the project "Development of Neuritin 1 as a Therapeutic Candidate for Obesity and Metabolic Liver Disease" financed by La Caixa Fundation with file numebr HR26-00218.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stock and consumables control: Management of orders for reagents and daily laboratory materials, optimizing the group’s resources.
• Supplier relations: Negotiation of terms and resolution of issues with scientific material suppliers.
• Equipment maintenance: Coordination of calibrations, preventive maintenance, and repairs with technical services.
• Project financial management: Executive control of the budget allocated to one or more research projects (national and international).
• Support for financial reporting: Monitoring expenses to ensure they comply with the eligibility criteria of each funding agency.
• Coordination with IRB and UB Administration: Direct liaison with the IRB Grants Office, Finance/Purchasing, and HR departments to process purchases, funding, and administrative reporting through the institution’s internal channels and tools.
• Laboratory work based on DNA purification and PCR assays.

YOU HAVE

• FP Superior qualification or university degree in a scientific field (Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related areas). Versatility and ability to take on administrative and management responsibilities, as well as knowledge of the scientific and technical environment, will be particularly valued. Research experience will be considered an advantage, especially as it facilitates an understanding of the team’s needs.
• Internal management tools: Proficiency in advanced office software (Excel) for financial and inventory tracking.
• Knowledge of English, Catalan, and Spanish: Important for carrying out the required tasks.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail: Meticulousness in monitoring expenses and ensuring compliance with project reporting and justification deadlines.
• Proactivity and problem-solving skills: Ability to respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen issues related to both logistics and budget execution.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE

• Previous experience in academic research environments, ideally involving coordination or management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations: Familiarity with day-to-day laboratory activities, scientific equipment, and the dynamics of research groups.

WHAT WE OFFER:

To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Good Working conditions: Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract linked to the project "Development of Neuritin 1 as a Therapeutic Candidate for Obesity and Metabolic Liver Disease" financed by La Caixa Fundation with file numebr HR26-00218. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.

Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.

International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.

Multidisciplinary Research: Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.

Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).

Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.

Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.

Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.