Avantor is currently looking for a Laboratory Manager to join the growing team in Mölndal, Gothenburg! In this role, you'll manage the day-to-day operations of the biological laboratory, acting as the primary contact for Laboratory Users. If you’re eager for a new challenge in an international environment with a strong scientific background and excellent people skills, this could be the opportunity for you!

This is a full-time, temporary (12 months) position based in Mölndal, Sweden - a hub for drug development and pharmaceutical production. Along with an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits, including a bonus, pension scheme, private medical care, and more!

Working hours: Monday - Friday, flexible start times between 6:00am - 9:00am, with finish times between 3:00pm – 5:00pm. You’ll need to be on-site from 9:00am – 3:00pm, with flexibility for the remaining hours to be worked from home or in the office.

The team

You’ll be part of a team of 11 associates, including Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Technicians, and Research Technicians, working in an open, supportive environment within the Lab & Production Services department. This team supports pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Life Sciences R&D.

What we’re looking for

Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline.

Experience:

• Hands-on laboratory experience, leadership in lab improvements, and project management
• Experience in large-scale laboratory settings
• Previous experience at a senior laboratory technician level or above in a multi-disciplinary laboratory environment

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and willing to learn new digital skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish, confidence in communicating with people from various seniority levels
• Proven ability to partner with other teams and suppliers, delivering results in a matrix environment
• Experience managing multiple internal and external partners/stakeholders
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and GxP regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory’s operations, serving as the primary contact for scientists on materials flow, facilities maintenance, equipment availability, and process optimisation
• Maintain laboratory operational efficiency by coordinating with facility maintenance suppliers and scheduling maintenance with minimal disruption
• Resolve queries such as broken equipment, out-of-stock consumables, and alternative product sourcing
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on equipment, change control, and optimising people processes
• Investigate deviations from Service Level Agreements (SLAs) through root cause analysis and accurately report findings

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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