Laboratory Operations Manager

ACD Pharma is a world-leading company within applied bacteriophage research and production, developing sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in aquaculture and beyond. Building on our established R&D capabilities, we are strengthening our laboratory operations in Leknes.

We are now recruiting a combined Laboratory Operations Manager and Laboratory Engineer. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role where you will both run daily lab operations and actively contribute in the lab.

You will play a key role in ensuring high-quality laboratory performance while working directly with phage biology, microbiology, and fish health.

Key responsibilities

Laboratory operations:

• Ensure efficient daily operation of the laboratory in Leknes
• Maintain and develop SOPs, quality standards, and documentation
• Coordinate lab activities, planning, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, quality, and internal standards
• Support project execution and reporting to R&D leadership
• Contribute to training, onboarding, and coordination of lab staff

Hands-on laboratory work

• Perform microbiological and bacteriophage-related lab work
• Work with fish pathogens and diagnostic assays
• Execute and optimize in vitro assays and microbiological methods
• Contribute to experimental design and troubleshooting
• Support development of phage-based applications for aquaculture

Qualifications

• Higher education (MSc) in microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, or related field
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience is essential
• Proven experience in microbiology and/or bacteriophage work
• Experience with fish pathogens, aquaculture, or diagnostics is highly desirable
• Experience with laboratory operations, coordination, or team support
• Familiarity with SOPs, quality systems, and structured lab workflows

Required skills

• Fluent in Norwegian and English (written and spoken)
• Strong practical lab skills and problem-solving ability
• Structured, reliable, and quality-oriented
• Able to balance operational responsibility with hands-on work
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• International and open-minded mindset, with ability to work in a diverse environment

Personal profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys being actively present in the lab
• Takes ownership of both people, processes, and experiments
• Thrives in a dynamic and growing organization
• Is adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented

We offer

• A unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge bacteriophage technology
• A key operational role in a growing R&D environment
• Combination of leadership and hands-on science
• Close collaboration with our team and international partners
• Competitive salary and conditions
• A spectacular workplace at Lofoten Bio Centre in Leknes

Date of commencement:

Negotiable for the right candidate, but preferably August 1st.

Questions about the position

Yang Shen, Director of Research & Development

T: +41 (0) 76 792 7148

E: yang.shen@acdpharma.com