Laboratory Manager (Cell Biology) 80-100% (m/f/d)
Glattbrugg,
Switzerland
Cytosurge is seeking a proactive and hands-on Laboratory Manager to take full ownership of our advanced cell line engineering and live-seq laboratory.
This is a critical role ensuring that the backbone of our scientific operations runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Your Challenge
- Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and act as the primary point of contact for all facility inquiries, supporting the R&D team so they can focus on science
- Take ownership of the lab's physical infrastructure, incl. electrical, gas, and storage set-ups, and proactively plan infrastructure improvements
- Ensure strict compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards, incl. operation under BSL-2 requirements, occupational health standards and proper chemical and biological waste management
- Develop and enforce lab safety protocols, SOP's, and rigorous hygiene and cleanliness standards across all workspaces and equipment
- Manage all lab devices by maintaining an up-to-date overview, coordinating maintenance schedules, handling repairs, and overseeing service contracts
- Develop and maintain validation and qualification procedures for autonomous lab automation systems
- Handle procurement and track inventory to ensure the continuous availability of lab consumables, reagents, and chemicals
- Control laboratory access and after-hours policies to maintain safety and accountability across the team
Your Profile
- Several years of hands-on cell biology lab experience, with a proven track record in BSL-2 lab management and operations
- BSc/MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, or completed vocational training as a Laboratory Technician
- Swiss certification in "BSO Biosafety level 2 – Course for Biosafety Officers" incl. strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols (EHS), biosafety guidelines (BSL-2), and SOP's
- Experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting standard and advanced laboratory equipment
- Highly organized problem-solver who anticipates bottlenecks, optimizes workflows, and actively drives lab efficiency rather than just maintaining the status quo
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills to interface effectively with R&D scientists, suppliers, and automation team
- Business fluency in both English and German is strictly required
Our Offer
- Real ownership and direct impact on the operational success of our lab and broader business
- The opportunity to shape the infrastructure and safety culture of a cutting-edge cell engineering facility
- A structured goal setting and execution framework based on Objectives and Key Results (OKR's)
- An innovative, collaborative work environment where your ideas are welcomed and valued
- High potential for professional growth in a fast-moving biotech company
About us
Cytosurge is a synthetic biology enabler. We are dedicated to fulfilling the unmet need for implementing complex genetic designs into gene-edited mammalian cell lines. We thereby bridge the manufacturing gap between the advances made in data driven genetic design tools and tangible applications of genetically engineered cells. The company applies a patented single cell bottom-up gene editing process and groundbreaking dynamic gene expression analysis capabilities to construct, evaluate, and debug complex synthetic mammalian cell lines. We are thereby effectively addressing a major pain point of current genetic engineering workflows in mammalian cell lines. Our initial focus lies in enhancing therapy manufacturing for future cures, with the ultimate goal to empower genetic engineers to concentrate on designing next-generation gene edited mammalian cell lines, confident that their visionary concepts can be realized.
Cutting-Edge
Technology
Collaborative
Company Culture
Awesome
Team
Great
Work-life balance
Why should you join the team?
At Cytosurge, we know that scientific excellence depends on the foundation of safe and flawless operations. As our Laboratory Manager, you will be the person who builds and maintains that foundation. Your work directly enables our scientists to push boundaries every day.
Are you interested in supporting our smart and committed team? We look forward to meeting you in person!