iLoF - Intelligent Lab on Fiber

Technical Lab Operations Specialist – Diagnostics, AI, Lab Ops, HealthTech, Deep Tech Startup

iLoF - Intelligent Lab on Fiber

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Porto • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Run the lab end-to-end: Ensure a safe, organized, and inspection‑ready laboratory supporting diagnostics R&D and prototyping
  • Equipment management: Own calibration, preventive maintenance, and service schedules; keep compliant equipment logs and vendor/service records
  • Sample & inventory flow: Oversee sample accessioning, cold‑chain storage (incl. freezers), and consumables/reagent inventory to support assay workflows
  • SOPs & documentation: Draft, update, and control SOPs, work instructions, and training records to maintain consistency and compliance
  • Quality & compliance: Align daily ops with UK/EU frameworks (ISO 13485, ISO 15189, IVDR, UKCA); support audits, CAPA, and change control
  • Workflow enablement: Partner with scientists, engineers, and bioinformaticians to streamline processes, support assay roll‑outs, and optimize throughput
  • Data & LIMS: Champion LIMS/ELN use and data integrity; ensure accurate capture of metadata, results, and QC records
  • Cross‑functional liaison: Act as the operational bridge across R&D, engineering/automation, QA/RA, and clinical teams
  • Admin backbone: Handle purchasing, scheduling, vendor coordination, and lab housekeeping to keep the engine running

Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent practical experience) in life sciences, biomedical/biochemical engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years in lab operations within diagnostics/medical devices/biotech
  • Strong understanding of ISO 13485 and regulated lab environments; exposure to ISO 15189, IVDR, or UKCA is a plus
  • Hands‑on experience with SOPs, controlled documents, audits, CAPA, and change control
  • Practical knowledge of equipment calibration/PM and troubleshooting
  • Bonus: Familiarity with LIMS/ELN and data integrity principles
  • Excellent organizational skills; adept at prioritizing multiple workflows
  • Clear communicator and collaborator across technical and non‑technical teams
  • Experience in high‑growth/startup environments is a strong plus
Benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock Options
  • A flexible environment and work-life balance: adaptable working hours, strong remote work culture
  • A stimulating atmosphere with room for creativity - fast-paced, fun, and energetic startup with a friendly culture
  • Weekly happy hours with amazing food and drinks
  • Company offsites
  • Free coffee and snacks
  • Private healthcare insurance
  • The opportunity to work with a world class, talented team: and potentially change healthcare as we know it for millions of patients living with complex diseases around the globe

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
equipment calibrationpreventive maintenanceSOPsauditsCAPAchange controldata integritysample accessioningcold-chain storageinventory management
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunicationcollaborationprioritizationstreamlining processes
Certifications
ISO 13485ISO 15189IVDRUKCA