Lab Technician, Lab Operations

The role

You will own the day-to-day upkeep of automation and instruments, run buffer and reagent production, and keep the lab clean, safe, and stocked. You will also lead the rollout of new inventory management and lab operations processes.

What you will do

• Run daily and weekly calibration of Hamilton liquid handling systems.
• Calibrate and maintain key instruments, including the Echo and pH meters.
• Look after the SPR system through buffer bottle changes, rinsing, and routine upkeep.
• Take ownership of automated workcells to keep them clean, organized, and calibrated.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and reaction mixes according to established SOPs.
• Lead the rollout of new inventory management and lab operations processes.
• Organize fridges and storage and run inventory.
• Keep consumables, glassware, and bench supplies stocked.
• Keep benches and shared spaces clean, clear, and ready for work.
• Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste disposal, waste sorting, recycling, and general waste removal.

Required qualifications

• Laboratory apprenticeship (CFC Laborant/in), BSc in biology, chemistry, or a relevant field, or an equivalent lab technician qualification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Precision in following and executing protocols and SOPs.
• A service mindset.
• Comfortable with routine, with an eye for ways to improve it.
• Calm and reliable in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with lab automation or liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Echo, or similar)
• Experience with inventory or LIMS tools
• Proficiency in English and French

About the company

Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. They are a fast growing biotech company building infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world.