Lab Manager

**The position**:
In this role you will support our team in developing iPSC-based cell therapy platforms by:

- Orchestrating the set-up and organization of labs according to needs of different teams
- Carrying out routine lab maintenance tasks
- Improving strategies related to laboratory safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency

You are a well-organized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You have a high level of energy that drives you and inspires others. You are a true team-player who enjoys working in close collaboration with colleagues across diverse company functions. You can work in dynamic work environments under specific timelines. You have a problem-solving attitude, take initiatives, and think outside the box.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure laboratories are fully operational via regular restocking of common consumables and raw materials
- Oversee common consumable stocks and manage orders with the logistics team
- Be responsible for laboratory organization and adherence of users to laboratory rules
- Monitor and manage alarm and warning systems on laboratory equipment
- Liaise with the maintenance team in case of equipment or system failure
- Establish, implement, and review procedures related to laboratory safety
- Hold responsibility of Laboratory Document Control
- Ensure laboratories are clean/sanitized and kept in an orderly manner
- Provide training to newcomers regarding lab rules and organization
- Foresee and determine operational difficulties in a timely manner
- Act as single point-of-contact with technical support and logistic functions to address operational difficulties
- Ensure laboratories are ready to welcome new external visitors
- Lead continuous improvement projects related to lab safety and efficiency

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (applied) biological science or related domains, with 3-5 years of experience in industry
- Practical experience in cell culture (e.g., maintenance of cell lines, cell counting, media preparation, and aseptic techniques)
- Experience with stem cells or immune cells is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Well-organized, precise, and reliable
- Understanding of good documentation practices
- Highly motivated, proactive, creative
- Willing to work during weekends
- Good communicator and team-player
- Affinity with GMP quality systems
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken

**Job Location**:Mont Saint Guibert, Belgium

**Position Type**: Full-Time

**Start Date**:Immediately

We offer you a challenging position in a dynamic biotech company with room for personal growth and development. We provide a competitive salary package based on your education and experience.

**Interested?**: