Lab Manager – Diagnostics & Laboratory Operations Bengaluru · Full-time →

Dognosis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Plum

Flexible hours

Work-from-home days

Gym allowance ₹10,000/year

Job summary

Dognosis in Bengaluru is seeking a Lab Manager to lead daily diagnostics lab operations, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance for our canine olfactory platform.

You will own lab workflows, oversee equipment lifecycle, manage procurement, coordinate with R&D and operations, and drive continuous improvement across processes. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-moving startup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of lab operations or management experience.
• Hands-on with lab equipment maintenance and procurement.
• Understanding of ISO 17025, GLP or equivalent quality systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage lab equipment lifecycle, calibration, and maintenance.
• Ensure ISO 17025/GLP compliance and document control.
• Handle sample receipt, storage, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Coordinate with R&D, product, and operations teams; onboard new staff.
• Identify bottlenecks, track metrics, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Lab operations

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Equipment maintenance

Vendor management

Team coordination

Documentation & SOPs

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

LIMS

Calibration tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Lab Manager – Diagnostics & Laboratory Operations

We're looking for a Lab Manager to lead daily laboratory operations at Dognosis's detection lab.

Dognosis is a deeptech company devoted to unleashing the superpowers of humanity's best friends. We build brain-computer interfaces, wearable sensors, robotic platforms and AI models to standardise, scale and augment canine olfaction. Our focus is a breath-based multi-cancer test that triages risk at population scale, so early cancer detection can reach everyone. Our mission is informed peace of mind for people and their companions, through interspecies technology that makes medicine truly proactive. We are based in Bengaluru, India, backed by Boost VC and 1517 Fund, selected for the Accel and Prosus Atoms X LeapTech cohort, and we work with healthcare and research institutions across India, the UK and the US.

We think from first principles, question the status quo, take responsibility, move fast and keep bureaucracy to a minimum. If you are new to startups, you may find the constant contact with reality, and the freedom to act on it, refreshing.

About the role

Role Overview

We're looking for a Lab Manager to lead daily laboratory operations at Dognosis's detection lab. This role is central to ensuring our lab runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards, supporting the development and validation of our canine olfactory detection platform. You'll manage equipment, coordinate across teams, uphold regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in lab workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource allocation
• Maintain lab cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with biosafety and GLP standards
• Manage procurement of consumables, reagents, and supplies: track usage, avoid stockouts, and negotiate with vendors
• Coordinate with facilities/admin for infrastructure needs (power, HVAC, plumbing, waste disposal)

Equipment & Infrastructure Management

• Own the lab equipment lifecycle: procurement, installation, calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Maintain service contracts, AMC schedules, and calibration logs
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with service engineers for timely resolution
• Ensure all instruments are validated and fit-for-purpose before use in experiments

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Implement and maintain quality management systems aligned with ISO 17025 / GLP / internal SOPs
• Manage document control: SOPs, work instructions, forms, and change logs
• Support internal and external audits; track CAPAs and non-conformances
• Ensure lab personnel training records are current and aligned with competency requirements

Sample & Inventory Management

• Oversee sample receipt, accessioning, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation
• Maintain inventory systems for reagents, consumables, and biological samples
• Ensure proper labelling, traceability, and disposal protocols are followed

Team Coordination

• Coordinate lab technicians and support staff: assign tasks, manage shifts, and ensure coverage
• Act as the primary point of contact between the lab team and R&D / product / operations teams
• Facilitate onboarding and training of new lab personnel

Process Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in lab workflows; propose and implement improvements
• Track key lab metrics (turnaround time, equipment uptime, sample throughput) and report regularly
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, technologies, or methods to improve lab productivity

Qualifications

Required:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in lab operations or lab management
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and procurement
• Strong understanding of quality systems (ISO 17025, GLP, or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in an ISO-regulated or GLP-compliant lab environment
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)
• Experience managing lab budgets and vendor relationships
• Background in clinical laboratories, veterinary science, or biotech startups

What We're Looking For

Someone who takes ownership, thinks in systems, and cares deeply about doing things right. You're not just maintaining a lab. You're building the operational backbone of a detection platform that could change how diseases are detected.

What You'll Get

• A front-row seat in building our detection platform
• A collaborative, no-ego team that values initiative and problem-solving
• Opportunity to shape lab operations from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a fast-moving startup
• Health insurance for you, through Plum.
• Flexible hours, and work-from-home days where the role allows.
• Up to ₹10,000 a year towards a gym, a sport or any regular fitness activity.