Lab Manager (Scientific Officer)

StrainX Biotech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

Biopatrika is seeking a Lab Manager (Scientific Officer) to oversee the BSL-3 facility, coordinate preventive maintenance, and ensure biosafety compliance. The role requires a masters-level qualification and experience in managing high-containment labs.

The position is contractual and based in Bengaluru, with responsibilities including SOP implementation, staff training, and collaboration with researchers, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Prior HVAC/AHU experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Relevant experience in managing research, diagnostic, or high-containment laboratory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating preventive maintenance, calibration, and servicing of laboratory instruments and facility systems (AHU/HVAC).
• Supervising routine laboratory operations and ensuring smooth functioning of the BSL-3 facility.
• Managing laboratory inventory, consumables, reagents, and equipment records.
• Ensuring compliance with biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of SOPs and safety protocols.
• Coordinating with researchers, technical staff, vendors, and regulatory authorities for efficient laboratory operations.
• Assisting in training laboratory personnel on biosafety practices and operational procedures.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Biosafety practices

Regulatory coordination

Team supervision

Education

Masters in Engineering/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

HVAC/AHU systems

Job description

Advertisement for the Recruitment of Scientific Officer: Clinical facility (BSL3 Laboratory)

The Department of Biotechnology invites applications from eligible and motivated candidates for the position of Scientific Officer for its Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) Laboratory. The BSL-3 facility supports advanced research and diagnostic activities involving potentially hazardous microorganisms and requires a qualified professional to oversee its operations, maintenance, and biosafety compliance.

Position Details

Name of the Post: Lab Manager (Scientific Officer) Number of Positions: One (01) Nature of Appointment: Contractual

Job Description

• Coordinating preventive maintenance, calibration, and servicing of laboratory instruments and facility systems (AHU/HVAC).
• Supervising routine laboratory operations and ensuring smooth functioning of the BSL-3 facility.
• Managing laboratory inventory, consumables, reagents, and equipment records.
• Ensuring compliance with biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
• Coordinating with researchers, technical staff, vendors, and regulatory authorities for efficient laboratory operations.
• Assisting in training laboratory personnel on biosafety practices and operational procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering/Life Sciences/Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• Relevant experience in managing research, diagnostic, or high-containment laboratory facilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratories.
• Knowledge of biosafety, biosecurity, quality management systems, engineering and laboratory regulations.
• Prior knowledge in HVAC/AHU design, commissioning and functioning.