At Cellistic, we specialize in pioneering cell therapy manufacturing solutions. Our mission is to make cell therapy accessible to patients worldwide by innovating processes, platforms, and technologies that enable scalability and reliability. With an agile and collaborative culture, we empower our teams to push the boundaries of science while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance at every step.
Our laboratories are at the very heart of this mission — and we are looking for a leader who will keep them running at world-class standards. Our Laboratory Operations Manager will lead and coordinate all aspects of our laboratory environment. In this role, (s)he will ensure smooth day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient support for our R&D teams. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of laboratory operations in a fast-growing biotech company, enabling innovation while safeguarding compliance and excellence.
Your Responsibilities
* Act as the head of laboratory operations, overseeing facilities, equipment, and supplies.
* Manage installation, qualification, and validation of lab equipment and computerized systems, in collaboration with IT and Procurement.
* Develop and enforce lab procedures aligned with health, safety, and GMO regulations.
* Ensure proper data management: databases, inventories, electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and document traceability.
* Act as point of contact for service providers (cleaning, landlord, building management).
* Collaborate with R&D leadership and Technical Services on shared equipment and technical support.
* Support preparation of annual R&D and Science budgets and monitor budget compliance.
* Ensure compliance with Belgian recycling law and maintain GLP/GMP standards.
* Organize and provide safety training for new lab members.
Your Profile
* Master’s degree in Sciences.
* Minimum 5 years’ laboratory experience, including GMO handling (S1/S2 GenTG).
* Strong expertise in lab operations, compliance, and project management.
* Experience with GLP/GMP environments and QMS systems is a strong plus.
* Solid background in cellular & molecular biology; immunology knowledge is an advantage.
* Experience in data/document control and reporting.
* Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
* Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a quality focus.
* Fluent in English, both oral and written + ideally, working knowledge of French.
Why Join?
At Cellistic, you will:
* Take ownership of laboratory operations that drive breakthrough cell therapy innovation.
* Work in a fast-growing international biotech with a collaborative culture.
* Play a central role in ensuring science thrives safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
* Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of advanced therapies.
Excited to take our labs to the next level? Apply now and help us advance tomorrow’s science.