Laboratory Manager

GIMM; Lisboa; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The GIMM - Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine in Portugal seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the Cell Biology of Host-Pathogen Interaction Laboratory led by Moritz Treeck. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise projects, manage budgets, and develop SOPs to ensure safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Master\'s in STEM and a PhD in immunology, cell biology, genetics, or biochemistry, with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and project

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in STEM fields is mandatory.
• Experience leading and organizing operations and staff.
• Proficiency with lab management software and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in English (lab working language) and Portuguese knowledge.
• Experience with funding applications and budget management.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols, compliance, and SOPs.
• Experience in a larger research group.
• PhD in immunology, cell biology, genetics or biochemistry.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology or imaging.
• Project management experience; willingness to perform mouse work if needed.
• International scientific experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day lab operations and projects.
• Stock management and provision of reagents, cells and solutions.
• Provide support for experiments and assist lab members as needed.
• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Organize and maintain laboratory databases, inventories and records.
• Manage budgets, resources, procurement, and equipment maintenance.
• Train lab members in safety, techniques, and procedures.
• Perform experiments independently to support host-pathogen interaction research.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Proactive attitude

Forward thinking

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in immunology/cell biology/genetics/biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory management software

Data analysis tools

Database management

Job description

The GIMM - Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine is a pioneering Portuguese private research foundation with an ambitious vision for fundamental scientific exploration and its profound impact on global health and well-being. Founded in 2024, GIMM is the result of the merge of two leading research institutes: Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM) and Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) and dedicates to unravelling the fundamental mysteries of life and aims to be at the forefront of transdisciplinary research.

Who We're Looking For

GIMM is looking for an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager to join the Cell Biology of Host-Pathogen Interaction Laboratory led by Moritz Treeck. The lab studies how parasites alter host cell biology using state-of-the art techniques ( www.treecklab.org ). The team consists of eight to nine postdoctoral researchers, three PhD students, and a laboratory manager/research assistant (for an overview of the lab and projects see www.treecklab.org).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the lab's day-to-day operations, including research projects and experiments;
• Stock management and provision of common reagents (buffers, cells and solutions)
• Provide support for experiments as needed, assisting all lab members;
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards;
• Organize and maintain laboratory databases, including inventories, protocols, and records;
• Manage laboratory budgets, resource allocation, procurement of supplies, and maintenance of equipment;
• Train lab members, including in safety, experimental techniques, and operational procedures;
• Carry out experiments independently to support the lab's efforts in studying the cell biology of infection.

Mandatory Requirements

• Master's Degree in STEM areas;
• Leadership and organizational skills to effectively manage operations and personnel;
• Proficiency in laboratory management software, data analysis tools, and database organization;
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (the lab's working language);
• Knowledge of funding applications, and budget management;
• Expertise in laboratory safety protocols, experimental techniques, and compliance standards.
• Lab working experience in a larger group
• PhD in immunology, cell biology, genetics or biochemistry
• Previous experience with mammalian cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology and/or imaging
• Proven experience in project management;
• Experience with mouse work, or willingness to perform mouse work
• Proficiency in Portuguese
• Forward thinking, can-do, proactive attitude;
• International scientific experience.