Lab Manager

Navinci; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Navinci in Uppsala, Sweden, is seeking a senior Lab Manager to oversee laboratory operations, safety, facilities, equipment, and support for R&D and production activities.

You will drive SOP development, coordinate maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support daily workflows while leading a team in a high‑growth biotech setting.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biotechnology or related field; PhD welcome.
• Hands-on laboratory operations experience in industry, academia, or healthcare.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and safety systems.
• Ability to manage laboratory equipment, maintenance, and service providers.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, instructions, and procedures.
• Coordinate facility maintenance and landlord relations.
• Lead EHS improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, service providers, and calibration schedules.
• Manage inventory of reagents and lab supplies.
• Train and onboard new employees and promote quality culture.
• Support R&D and production activities in daily operations.

Skills

Lab operations

Cell culture

Safety systems

Equipment management

English fluency

Education

MSc in Biotechnology

PhD welcomed

Job description

At Navinci, we are passionate about understanding biology and disease at a deeper level. We develop technologies and applications that help researchers study proteins, signaling pathways, cellular biology, and molecular mechanisms directly in biological samples. Our work spans tissue and cell-based systems and increasingly combines information from multiple technologies and data types to generate richer biological insight. We collaborate with leading academic groups, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners worldwide to advance research and translational science.

Lab Manager

R&D & Operations · Uppsala

About the role

This is a senior role with broad responsibility across laboratory operations, safety, facilities, equipment, and support for both R&D and production activities. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys combining strategic with practical laboratory work. You will be an important part of keeping our laboratories running efficiently while actively contributing to daily operations.

What you will do

Laboratory Operations & Facilities

• Maintain a well-organized, safe, and efficient laboratory environment

• Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory SOPs, instructions, and operational procedures

• Coordinate facility maintenance, service agreements, and landlord relations

• Oversee cleaning services and support infrastructure improvements

• Ensure laboratory resources are available to support R&D activities

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Lead and drive continuous EHS improvements across the organization

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, biosafety requirements, and regulatory obligations

• Manage REACH and CLP related activities

• Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Act as the primary contact for inspections

• Conduct safety inspections and follow up on corrective actions

Equipment Management

• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, serviced, calibrated, and operating effectively

• Coordinate external service providers and maintenance activities

• Maintain equipment records, service logs, and calibration schedules

• Evaluate and implement new equipment and laboratory tools when needed

Inventory & Procurement

• Manage inventory of reagents, consumables, and laboratory supplies

• Develop and maintain efficient stock management systems

• Coordinate purchasing and supplier relationships

• Ensure uninterrupted laboratory workflows while optimizing costs

Laboratory Support

• Support scientists and production personnel with laboratory operations

• Assist with laboratory setup, optimization, and workflow improvements

• Coordinate laboratory resources to support project priorities and production timelines

• Act as a key point of contact for laboratory-related questions and operational support

Cell Culture & Tissue Sectioning

• Take overall responsibility for cell culture laboratory functionality and equipment

• Propagate and maintain mammalian cell lines

• Produce and QC slides and materials for R&D and quality control activities

• Oversee tissue sectioning workflows and quality standards

• Ensure reproducibility, training, and continuous improvement of sectioning procedures

Training & Leadership

• Train and onboard new employees in laboratory procedures, equipment usage, and safety practices

• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Coordinate laboratory responsibilities and ensure compliance with established procedures

Must-have qualifications

• MSc in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Science, or a related field (we also accept PhDs)

• Several years of laboratory experience in an industrial, academic, or healthcare setting

• Hands‑on experience working in laboratory operations and support functions

• Experience with mammalian cell culture

• Experience with laboratory safety systems

• Experience managing laboratory equipment, maintenance, and service providers

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills

• Fluent in English, written and spoken

Experience in most of the following areas

• Laboratory facility management

• Tissue sectioning and sample preparation

• Laboratory documentation

• Procurement and supplier management

• Scientific equipment qualification, maintenance, and calibration

• Change management and operational improvement projects

• Supporting both R&D and production environments

Who you are

• Structured, organized, and dependable

• Hands‑on and comfortable working in the laboratory on a daily basis

• Proactive and solution‑oriented

• An excellent communicator who enjoys working with different functions across the company

• Comfortable balancing long‑term planning with operational execution

• Driven to create efficient processes

• Flexible and willing to support the team where needed

• Motivated by enabling others to do great science

Location: Uppsala, Sweden • Department: R&D • Employment type: Full‑time