Lab Manager

Lab Manager

R&D & Operations • Uppsala

About the role

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.

We are now looking for an experienced and hands-on Lab Manager to take overall responsibility for our laboratories, infrastructure, equipment, and operational support functions.

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 doLaboratory 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