Site & Lab manager

Job description

About

Neoplants is a biotech start-up founded by Lionel (Ex Google) and Patrick (PhD Genetic Editing, ENS), working on the first generation of bio-engineered plants to fight air pollution. We're starting with indoor air pollution, which is up to 5 times higher than outdoors, and is caused by a specific type of pollutant called VOCs. We create plants capable of effectively remediate these compounds in your home (up to 30 times more effective than traditional plants). Our longer-term ambition is to leverage our technologies for other large-scale applications, such as CO2 capture and storage. We are backed by top tier Silicon Valley and European investors and we are currently based in Paris, France.

Job Description

The Site and Lab Manager is an organized and proactive individual with a passion for optimizing laboratory operations. She/he is responsible for managing daily lab workflows, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, and supporting the R&D team in achieving operational excellence. He/she brings exceptional problem-solving skills and thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

This role focuses on operational management of the lab and site facilities, emphasizing smooth day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities:

Lab Management:

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Ensure the safety of the R&D team by implementing and maintaining good laboratory practices (GLP).

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Oversee daily lab operations, including media and glassware preparation, waste management, and consumable tracking.

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Manage technical inventory, including orders, deliveries, stock deployment.

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Track and maintain common stocks of reagents, samples, kits, consumables, and other resources through our LIMS

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Maintain optimal organization and cleanliness of the lab and technical areas to maximize efficiency.

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Collaborate with the Head of Finance to track and plan R&D expenses.

Site Operations:

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Ensure site infrastructure (air, water, electricity) functions smoothly, including coordination of routine maintenance.

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Manage suppliers relationships and oversee maintenance and calibration schedules for lab and site equipment.

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Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and manage waste disposal procedures.

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Support team training on equipment and safety protocols.

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Coordinate with IT and administrative teams for data management, security, and site and office support needs.

Documentation & Reporting:

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Maintain accurate records of inventory, safety logs, and equipment maintenance.

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Ensure proper documentation, updates and accuracy of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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Provide weekly progress reports to leadership, outlining operational milestones and identifying areas for improvement.

Preferred Experience

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2+ years of experience in an R&D laboratory environment.

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Prior experience with HSE regulation, stock management and orders. 

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Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

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Proactive and action-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

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Familiarity with lab management systems and software tools (e.g., LIMS).

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Excellent communication skills in both French and English.

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Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills.

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Preferred Qualifications:

·  Experience in a biology-related startup or biotech company.
·  Knowledge of project management and operational optimization tools.

Shared values: Team spirit, Positive impact, Excellence, Humility

Why join us?

Contribute to global innovation by collaborating with world-class experts in their field, learn from the founders, and get regular updates on everything happening in the company through monthly company-wide meetings.

Join an innovative startup where you can make an impact and at any position in the company

Participate in recurring company events, such as our annual kick-off, offsite seminar, after-work, celebrations every month, team activities like escape games or go-karting

Come work in our brand new Neolab, 'The Seed': A unique 1,200m2 space on two floors featuring a state-of-the-art wetlab, full-scale performance testing rooms among other high-end equipment, as well as open offices and great team spaces!

Enjoy great benefits:

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Highly competitive compensation

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Transportation (Navigo card or bike pass): 100% reimbursed.

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Swile (lunch vouchers): 10 per day worked - 55% paid by the company

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Health: Alan Blue (private insurance, 70% paid by Neoplants, applicable to your family) and access to Moka.care (wellness and mental health support platform)

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Healthy snacks and fruit in the office

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Your own Mac Book pro

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Personalized little attentions and a seniority gift from year one

Other information about the role:

Office location: The Seed, 47 Rue du Docteur Léonce Basset, 93400 Saint-Ouen

Starting date: Beginning of September

Recruitment Process

Your recruitment journey

1 HR intro & culture fit interview (visio)

2 Role-Related Knowledge interview (visio)

3 Live working session or case study focusing on General Cognitive Ability (visio)

4 Leadership and Karma interview, meet the team & visit the Seed (on site)

5 Meet the team & visit the Seed (on site)

Sounds like an opportunity for you?

Join Neoplants and help us cultivate a greener, healthier future for everyone.

We get a lot of applications so don’t shy away but surprise us ;)

Neoplants values diversity within its organization and in its relationships with its stakeholders. Thus, with equal skills, we study all applications without any discrimination.

Additional Information

·  Contract Type: Full-Time
·  Start Date: 06 January 2025
·  Location: Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine
·  Education Level: Master's Degree
·  Experience: > 2 years
·  Occasional remote authorized