Part-time Lab Manager (ref. LAB/25/08)

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The European Commission seeks a part-time Lab Manager to support the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology Laboratory in Spain. This role involves managing administrative tasks, overseeing budgets, and liaising with central departments, contributing to vital biomedical research.

Formación

• Experience in lab management, research administration, or academic settings.
• Familiarity with managing budgets for research projects.
• Understanding of public funding and grant processes.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily administrative operations of the laboratory.
• Oversee project budgets and funding allocations.
• Manage procurement processes and liaise with IRB Administration.

Conocimientos

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Written and spoken English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in administration, management, life sciences, or similar

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company IRB Barcelona Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 27 Jun 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-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 Barcelonais seeking a highly motivated and organised Lab Manager for a part-time position to support the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology Laboratory, led by Dr. Patrick Aloy. This role is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of the lab, by taking care of administrative and managerial tasks, coordinating purchasing and budgeting, and serving as the main liaison with central administrative departments.

You will work closely with a dynamic and international team of scientists, contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research in drug discovery.

Key Responsabilities:

• Coordination of daily administrative operations of the laboratory.
• Oversight and tracking of project budgets, expense reports, and funding allocation.
• Management of purchasing and procurement processes (orders, quotes, invoices).
• Liaising with IRB Administration to ensure compliance and smooth administrative workflows.
• Support in grant writing and administration.
• Organisation of meetings, events, and travel arrangements for lab members.
• Supporting the onboarding of new lab members.

You have:

• Experience:
  • Experience in lab management, research administration, or in academic or scientific settings.
  • Familiarity with managing budgets and supporting research project operations.
• Knowledge:
  • Understanding of public funding, and grant preparation and reporting processes.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • High level of written and spoken English
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solving, and work independently
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., administration, management, life sciences, or similar).

You might also have:

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with European-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe).
• Familiarity with Catalan research institutions and administrative processes.