About the role
About us Spore.Bio is a deeptech startup born in 2023, building a new paradigm in quality control systems for Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceutical factories. After spending a lot of time in factory environments, we saw the pain it was to make sure products were safe. Traditional quality control has heavy constraints and long waiting times. To change that, we decided to build Spore.Bio , a new generation of microbiological testing. Our team is dedicated to developing a cutting-edge solution, based on advanced photonic and deep-learning technologies, to detect bacterial contamination within seconds.
About
the role At Spore.Bio , the lab is not a support function. It is where our technology gets built, tested, and validated every day. As our Lab Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our laboratories operate efficiently, safely, and at scale to support fast-moving R&D teams working at the intersection of microbiology, hardware, and AI. You will work closely with scientists and engineers across multiple disciplines, building the infrastructure, processes, and operational standards that allow cutting-edge innovation to happen without friction. Key
Responsibilities Daily operations Own and optimise day-to-day laboratory operations to support fast-paced R&D environment. Coordinate shared equipment usage and support onboarding for new lab users. Partner closely with technical teams to anticipate and support evolving laboratory needs. Inventory & supply chain Manage consumables, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure operational continuity. Coordinate purchasing, vendors, and lab logistics in a scaling environment, ensuring reliable tracking, timely replenishment, and continuity of critical laboratory supplies. Equipment & infrastructure Oversee qualification, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment. Contribute to the optimisation and automation of laboratory operations through workflow improvements and scalable operational processes. Safety & compliance Ensure compliance with biosafety, GMO, and laboratory safety regulations. Develop and maintain SOPs, safety documentation, and training procedures. About you 5+ years of experience in laboratory management or lab operations. Strong hands-on background in microbiology, ideally in industrial biotech, QC, or applied R&D environments. Solid knowledge of laboratory safety, biosafety, and compliance standards. Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable in fast-paced environments. Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical teams is a strong plus. Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Soft Skills & Mindset Operationally sharp: you build systems that make the lab run smoothly even when everything else is moving fast. Anticipatory: you spot what is about to run out, break, or fall through the cracks before it does. Collaborative: you are as comfortable talking to a microbiologist as to a hardware engineer or a founder. We don't expect you to have seen everything before. What matters most is your ability to bring structure and reliability to a lab environment that is growing fast and pushing the boundaries of what microbiology can do.