Biotech Lab Operations Specialist (Molecular Lab & Insectary)

Biocentis; Bresso; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocentis is seeking a highly organized Lab Operations Associate to keep our molecular biology laboratory and insectary running smoothly. This first hire in the Lab Operations team reports to the Senior Director of R&D Operations, shaping how we maintain infrastructure, safety and supplies for ongoing research.

You will perform daily operational tasks—media prep, glassware cleaning, autoclaving, waste disposal, stock monitoring, and vendor coordination—while ensuring EHS compliance and

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Biotechnology, Chemistry, or similar).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in bench work or laboratory operations.
• English proficiency: confident and fluent in communicating verbally and in writing.
• Italian proficiency: good spoken and written Italian, to liaise with local vendors and service providers.
• Solid grounding in laboratory safety protocols, biosafety standards, and chemical/biological waste disposal procedures.
• Practical knowledge of laboratory procurement, inventory tracking software, and vendor communication.
• Experience working in a molecular biology laboratory and/or insectary.

Responsibilities

• Manage consumable supplies: monitor stock levels, keep inventories up to date, place routine orders and coordinate incoming deliveries to prevent stockouts.
• Act as the main point of contact for daily vendor interactions, managing service visits, maintenance schedules and routine instrument calibrations.
• Prepare media and reagents, wash and autoclave glassware, and carry out general housekeeping in the molecular laboratory and insectary.
• Coordinate biohazard and chemical waste management, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Assist with EHS compliance checks and help maintain a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory and insectary.
• Oversee the operational onboarding of new lab and insectary personnel, and coordinate visitor access and on-site visits.
• Proactively resolve operational bottlenecks (e.g. equipment downtime, supply shipment delays) and suggest improvements to the lab environment and workflows.

Skills

Lab operations

English fluency

Education

Biotechnology degree

Tools

Inventory software

Procurement software

Vendor management tools

Job description

Biocentis is seeking a highly organized Lab Operations Associate to keep our molecular biology laboratory and insectary running smoothly. This first hire in the Lab Operations team reports to the Senior Director of R&D Operations, shaping how we maintain infrastructure, safety and supplies for ongoing research.

You will perform daily operational tasks—media prep, glassware cleaning, autoclaving, waste disposal, stock monitoring, and vendor coordination—while ensuring EHS compliance and