Laboratory Manager (M/F/D)

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