Laboratory Manager

At MicroHarvest were reinventing how the world produces protein fast sustainably and at scale. By harnessing the power of microorganisms we create nutritious proteins that can be made anywhere helping solve one of humanitys biggest challenges: feeding a growing world sustainably.

Were now looking for a Laboratory Manager to bring structure safety and smart systems to the beating heart of our innovation: our R&D lab in Hamburg. Youll make sure everything runs smoothly safely and efficiently so our scientists can focus on what they do best: shaping the future of food.

This is a hands-on role where youll build optimize and own the lab operations that enable world-class research in fermentation and biotechnology.

Tasks

• Run the lab: Oversee daily operations ensuring everything from equipment to inventory runs like clockwork.
• Build smarter systems: Design and continuously improve workflows infrastructure and digital tools (LIMS ELN booking systems).
• Champion quality: Maintain audit and evolve our quality management system ensuring compliance with internal and external standards (ISO GLP GMP/HACCP).
• Keep us safe: Act as the labs Safety Officer ensuring full compliance with German/EU safety and biosafety regulations (ArbSchG GefStoffV incl. REACH GHS/CLP TRGS BioStoffV S1/S2 BetrSichV and GenTG/GenTSV).
• Lead by influence: Coach and onboard scientists into best practices for safety sustainability and quality building a strong culture of care and excellence.
• Be our go-to expert for laboratory operations: Manage vendor relations safety documentation audits and inspections and always stay one step ahead of evolving regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in microbiology biotechnology biochemistry bioprocess engineering or a related field (Masters preferred; Bachelors with 5 years of experience welcome).
• 3 years managing laboratory operations ideally in microbiology molecular biology biochemistry or food biotech.
• Hands-on experience setting up or improving lab systems infrastructure processes or quality frameworks.
• Fluent in German and English and fluent in getting things done.
• Deep understanding of German/EU lab regulations and safety frameworks.
• Detail-oriented structured and calm under pressure yet proactive curious and open to change.
• Experienced in project management.
• A confident communicator who builds trust and drives adoption of new practices across teams while standing firm on quality and safety standards.

Bonus points for:

• Experience as or training for Safety Officer or similar (SiFa BSO GefStoffB etc).
• Experience with audits QMS setup or risk and regulatory management.
• Experience working in startups or scale-ups and understanding how to build effective processes in dynamic organizations.

Benefits

At MicroHarvest youll be part of a fast-moving team where bold science meets hands-on action and real results.

We offer:

• A high-impact role in a purpose-driven company changing the future of food.
• A collaborative international team that celebrates curiosity and learning.
• Freedom to shape processes and systems your way and see real results.

Here your work doesnt just keep a lab running.
It powers a mission.

Ready to make science flow
Send us your CV wed love to meet you.

At MicroHarvest we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status marital status or based on an individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable laws. MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.