Job Description

PharmaBiome AG is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, drive experimental excellence, and manage resources for our R&D projects in Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland. We are looking for a solution-oriented team player who can drive and contribute to PharmaBiome's scientific goals and vision.

What you'll do

Oversee Lab Operations & Safety: Manage daily lab activities, optimize workflows, maintain equipment, oversee inventory, and enforce strict safety and hygiene standards. Drive Experimental Excellence: Independently execute key experiments (e.g., microbial cultivations, fecal enrichments, bacterial isolations) and provide critical technical support for R&D projects, including experimental setup, sample analysis (DNA extraction, PCR, flow cytometry, HPLC, sequencing), and data interpretation. Manage Biobank & Quality Control: Maintain our biobank of single strains and consortia, implement rigorous quality control, and develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with Quality Assurance. Manage Resources & Budget: Oversee laboratory expenses, manage the budget, and negotiate vendor contracts. Contribute to R&D & Documentation: Actively assist with experimental design, strategic planning, detailed technical documentation, and contribute to research reports and scientific manuscripts.

What You'll Bring

Educational Background: BSc in microbiology, biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field. Experience: Proven experience in lab management or a senior scientist role, ideally within biopharma. Hands-on Wet Lab Expertise: Strong practical skills in anaerobic bacteria cultivation (BSL2), microbial metabolomics (HPLC, GC-MS), molecular methods (PCR, qPCR), and bioreactor operation. Key Skills: Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a collaborative team player, experience with LIMS/ELNs (Benchling preferred), a strong understanding of quality control and SOP development, and excellent communication skills. Values Alignment & Language: Aligns with PharmaBiome's values (transparency, ownership, team appreciation, continuous improvement) and is fluent in English.

We offer a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive environment where talent, dedication, and effort drive our success. We stand by our team, and together, we aim to make the microbiome druggable. If you're interested in contributing to PharmaBiome's mission, please send your complete application to careers@pharmabiome.com.



PharmaBiome AG does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. We will not pay a fee related to unsolicited resumes to any agency that does not have a fully executed service contract in place.

Company

PharmaBiome AG

Location

Schlieren, Switzerland

Categories

Therapeutics/vaccines (human)

Contact information

Manuel Banz


careers@pharmabiome.com