Lab Manager Chemistry (M/F/D)

Avantor is currently looking for a Lab Manager Chemistry to join the growing team in Mölndal, Gothenburg! In this position, you are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of your defined set of laboratories, you deal with ad hoc questions and problems, act as the first point of contact for Lab Users and much more! Are you looking for a new professional challenge in an international environment and do you have a chemistry background? Are you a people-person with a lot of energy and drive? Then this might be the opportunity for you! - Let’s talk!
This role will be a full-time, permanent position, based at our customer site, AstraZeneca, in Mölndal. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme and Health Care allowance. You get to establish a solid network within the industry, by collaborating with multiple different stakeholders and you get to contribute to a growing team.
Working hours: Monday - Friday, flexible start time between 6:00 - 9:00 and finish time 15:00 - 18:00
The team
The Lab Manager Chemistry is the first point of contact for four different laboratories and gets to work in an open, supportive team. Together with four other Lab Managers, you are part of the Chemistry and Automation team, currently counting 10 associates in total. This team belongs to our department Lab & Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.


What we’re looking for
Education: Master’s degree in sciences, preferably related to Chemistry
Experience: Hands-on lab experience is required, this can also be from internships
Preferred Qualifications:
Good MS Office knowledge and willing to learn new digital skills
Effective communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus
Flexible, good in setting priorities and strong in dealing with ad hoc requests
Strong time management skills, pro-active and outgoing
Flexible, stress resistant and able to deal with multiple priorities
Confident, able to lead meetings and to present to bigger groups



How you will thrive and create an impact
Act as the single point of contact for the assigned laboratories and handle ad hoc questions / issues of lab users
Organize and lead regular lab user group meetings and lead any actions as required
Ensure the laboratory maintains its operational efficiency by planning preventative and scheduled maintenance regimes with minimal impact to daily operations
Assist in creating and updating work procedures for various assays, particularly focused on reagents/consumables and cost saving recommendations.
Manage training of lab support staff working in the area to ensure all are working to a consistent level
Assist with organized visits from internal/external partners and regulatory bodies
Introduce new staff working in the area to the laboratory
Provide operational support on projects to build understanding of business needs and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Work with IT/other service providers to ensure equipment is running effectively, scientists have what they need
Liaise with scientific equipment responsible to manage equipment breakdowns, servicing and planned maintenance
Create, maintain and update relevant documentation in support of service delivery, compliance and training.
Report on KPIs, relevant metrics, and weekly tasks.
Organize and lead lab group meetings



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