Are you looking for a hands-on role where your work enables startups and projects to do their best science and develop their products in shared labs?
Then we might have the perfect opportunity at BioInnovation Institute, where we are looking for a Laboratory Manager to join the Science and Technology department.
Your Opportunity to Join BII!
Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.
As our Laboratory Manager, you will become part of a passionate team of dedicated colleagues supporting the daily operational management of laboratories in the BII building. The team supports 50+ life science and deep tech startups and projects through well-functioning and efficiently run lab facilities. The role does not involve active research work; instead, you enable the science by running the laboratories behind it. You can find more information on BII’s laboratory facilities and equipment housed in the facilities by clicking here.
If you thrive working in a dynamic environment and are eager to drive the daily operational management of the BII laboratory facilities, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Daily operational management of laboratories in the BII building
- Oversee laboratory and chemical safety, including training
- Manage laboratory gas, water, waste management, and other services
- Handle permits and registrations needed for laboratory-based activities
- Organize onboarding, training, and information sessions for BII laboratory users
- Interact with startups and projects regarding needs for BII laboratories
- Assess new technologies for BII laboratories and manage vendor relationships
- Purchase of new equipment and supplies for BII laboratories
- Design and optimize lab management processes and approaches
- Plan and oversee modifications to BII laboratory facilities
- Coordinate laboratory technician and support staff activities
- Support facility management in areas where laboratory needs need to be considered
Professional & Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a motivated, purpose-driven colleague who is interested in taking on leadership and people management responsibilities in the future.
Besides This, You Bring The Following
- Master’s degree in life science or related field, or equivalent experience in life science laboratory operations
- 6-10 years of experience within life science and chemistry laboratory management
- Experience within laboratory safety management
- Broad experience with life science and chemistry laboratory equipment, supplies, and processes
- Administrative experience including purchasing and vendor management
- Process coordination, development, support and optimization
- Ability to independently drive processes and projects
- Fluent in spoken and written English and Danish
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good relationships with many stakeholders.
Working at BII
At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured every day by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.
At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.
Curious for more?
If you are curious to know more about the position, please contact Markus Herrgård, Chief Technology Officer on e-mail: mjh@bii.dk or phone: +45 2492 1780.
To apply, please upload your CV and answer the mandatory questionnaire by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ button. Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be closed before the stated deadline, which is February 22, 2026. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
You can expect to hear from us after the application deadline, once the hiring team has reviewed all applications. We expect the interview process consisting of two interviews to take place during March.
