Lab Operations Manager

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: January 07, 2026
Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian Government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, combining genomics, computational biology, structural biology, neuroscience and health data science.HT fosters a collaborative, open environment that promotes life sciences research at both national and international levels. In line with this mission, HT operates National Facilities, making advanced technologies, methods, and services available to the wider scientific community.

About Scientifc Operations
The Scientific Operations area sits at the interface between Research and Administration and drives the success of Human Technopole in areas as technology excellence, innovation, training and collaborations.

Reporting to the Senior Scientific Infrastructure Advisor, the
Lab Operations Manager
supports the setup, organisation and optimisation of research laboratories and scientific infrastructure within the National Facilities.

The role acts as a bridge between scientists, facility teams and administrative functions, ensuring efficient daily operations, coordinated laboratory workflows, and well-structured scientific spaces.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflows, well-organised spaces, and full adherence to safety procedures.
• Support Facility and Lab Managers during the startup phase of new laboratories and scientific services.
• Analyse operational workflows and equipment usage to optimise resource allocation and improve overall efficiency.
• Manage equipment purchase requests, gather technical requirements, and support end-to-end procurement activities in collaboration with Procurement and Finance.
• Contribute to equipment lifecycle management, including service contracts, documentation, and asset tracking in alignment with institutional standards.
• Support the design, layout, and fit-out of new or existing laboratories using operational data to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility.
• Act as a key liaison between scientific teams, facility staff, and administrative functions to ensure seamless coordination of lab-related activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, providing feedback on performance and supporting vendor evaluations when required.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science
• Min 5-year experience in laboratory technician roles, or equivalent research support positions (academia and/or industry).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel for data analysis and reporting/visualization.
• Proficiency in preparing technical documents, reports, and statistics.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) – HT is an international institute

Preferred Requirements

• Background in life sciences or biomedical fields (biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, etc.)
• Knowledge of project/data management tools for cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in lab design/ research labs or facilities setup
• Knowledge/experience in imaging, genomics, or proteomics technologies

Organisational And Social Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Independence and initiative in task management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and coordinate across teams.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build trust and contribute to a transparent, positive, and collaborative workplace culture.

Application Instructions
To Apply, Please Send The Following

• a CV.
• a motivation letter in English relating your track record to the specifics of the call.

Why Human Technopole
HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Main Benefits

• Welfare plans.
• Meal delivery service.
• Work-life balance provisions.
• Italian language training for foreigners.
• Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote working policy.
• Support for relocation.
• People coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.
Number of positions offered:
1

Contract offered:
CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Permanent - Employee level

Salary
: up to 54.000,00 Eur

Tax benefits where applicable.

The position is based in Milan.

The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.