Assistant Laboratory Manager

Humanitas Research Hospital; Rozzano; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Rozzano, Italy, is seeking a proactive Assistant Laboratory Manager to support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will supervise daily activities, contribute to project planning, and collaborate on strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, possesses strong teamwork skills, and excels in time management. Join this innovative team dedicated to advancing medical research and making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific field.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Full technical knowledge of all laboratory areas.
• Excellent time management skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lab Manager in overseeing and coordinating all laboratory operations.
• Supervise daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate project timelines, allocation of resources, and monitoring progress.
• Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support strategic decision-making with budgeting and staffing.
• Act as a communication link between laboratory staff and management.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field

Job description

Humanitas Research Hospital is a highly specialised research and university hospital. It is the first Italian hospital certified for its excellence by the Joint Commission International as Academic Hospital and it hosts a research center, as well as the residency programs and clinical training of Humanitas University, an international Medical School that stands out for its real-world simulation-based approach to medical training.

Humanitas Research is made possible every day by more than 500 passionate physicians, biologists, physicists, data scientists and technologists, that work in the hospital wards and across 10.000 square meters of high-tech laboratories at the Humanitas University campus. Their common mission is advancing science to make a difference in patients' life.

Humanitas Research is guided by unmet clinical needs and it leverages high-end technologies to dissect the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human pathologies in fields ranging from cardiovascular medicine to neuroscience, from immunology to cancer and microbiology, with the final goal of developing new therapies and new diagnostic and prognostic strategies. The institute is recognized worldwide for its contribution to the field of tumor immunology and to the understanding of the inflammation-cancer connection.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Laboratory Manager to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will support the Laboratory Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practices. Your contributions will be vital in fostering an innovative, efficient, and safe laboratory environment. The successful candidate will receive training and will report directly to the Laboratory Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Lab Manager in overseeing and coordinating all laboratory operations to ensure optimal productivity and alignment with organizational goals;
• Supervise daily activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements;
• Contribute to project planning and execution by coordinating timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring progress across multiple research initiatives;
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across laboratory processes;
• Collaborate with the Lab Manager to support strategic decision-making, including budgeting, staffing, and long-term resource planning;
• Act as a key communication link between laboratory staff, management, ensuring smooth information flow and operational transparency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Full technical knowledge of all laboratory areas;
• Excellent time management skills and a keen eye for detail;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

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