Head of Laboratory

Biolyz FlexCo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in London seeks a Laboratory Manager to lead a team and oversee LC-MS operations. This role involves 40% management and 60% hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance and high-quality results. Applicants should have a Master's or PhD in Chemistry with significant experience in a lab environment. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement, with potential bonuses and equity participation.

Benefits

Team bonus (5-20% of salary)

Equity package

High responsibility and rapid career advancement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience in a private sector laboratory.
• Leading a laboratory team in a commercial setting.
• Hands-on experience with LIMS and laboratory inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small laboratory team of 2-4.
• Oversee LC-MS operations and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality management.

Skills

Leadership

LC‑MS knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Education

Master's in Chemistry or related field, 5-7 years experience

PhD in Chemistry or related field, 2-3 years experience

Tools

LC-MS systems

LIMS

Shimadzu hardware/software

Sciex hardware/software

Job description

Biolyz offers a saliva-based biomarker testing service. We provide daily saliva testing with a 24 h turnaround time for over 125+ biomarkers. We leverage biomarkers to predict injuries and performance for professional athletes and teams.

Biolyz HQ is based in Austria, we collaborate with top football clubs and high-level sports organisations, offering a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can have a real impact.

Your Responsibilities

In a nutshell: We are looking for someone to manage a small team of 2-4 lab technicians and LC‑MS scientists. We look for dedication, structure, and having your to-do list under control. This is a hands‑on job that requires 40% management and 60% hands‑on team and infrastructure leadership.

• Leading and managing the laboratory team of 2-4 people, ensuring efficient workflows to meet tight timelines and release of high‑quality results
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance experience with LC‑MS systems
• Overseeing LC‑MS operations, supporting troubleshooting and method optimization
• Ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), ownership of quality management system, and active contribution to fulfill regulatory and laboratory health and safety requirements
• Supervising data analysis and interpretation, ensuring accurate and reliable results
• Managing laboratory resources, including inventory and Laboratory Information Management System documentation
• Training and mentoring junior members of staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration
• Coordinating schedules and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines effectively
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in analytical workflows

Your Profile

• Master's (with minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in private sector) or PhD (with minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in private sector) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, or a related field
• Proven experience in leading a laboratory team in a commercial (preferred) or research setting
• Strong expertise in LC‑MS techniques (including micro‑LC), including troubleshooting, method development and validation of targeted LC‑MS methods
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and outside organisations
• Detail‑oriented approach with a focus on quality, compliance, and efficiency
• Hands‑on experience with LIMS and laboratory inventory management
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with Shimadzu and Sciex Hardware/software is a big plus

What We Offer

• We structure our compensation in 1) short‑term, 2) medium‑term and 3) long‑term
• Short‑term: Salary to ensure that your lifestyle is covered and you are able to work worry‑free about the money
• Medium‑term: (Team) Bonus that ensures that you are aligned with our medium‑term goals, that quality is held high and that the team is operating at 100%. Bonuses tend to be 5‑20% of gross salary.
• Long‑term: Equity package; we want all employees to participate in the long‑term success of the company we are all building. If Biolyz becomes big, the success is shared among the team.
• Chance to contribute to groundbreaking work in sports performance and health biomarker analysis.
• Opportunity to work alongside top‑tier soccer clubs and high‑level sports organizations.
• High responsibility with the ability to climb the career ladder more rapidly than anywhere else. If you perform, you will earn promotions rapidly.

We look forward to your application. We typically have 3 rounds of interviews: 1) Screening; 2) Technical discussion and assessment; 3) Management Review for final decision.

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 65,000 GBP per year (London, United Kingdom)