About Biolyz

Biolyz is a saliva-based biomarker testing solution. We provide daily saliva testing with a 24h analysis timeline for over 125+ biomarkers. We leverage biomarkers to predict injuries and performance for athlete teams.

Based in Austria, we collaborate with top football clubs and high-level sports organizations, offering a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can have a real impact.

Your Responsibilities

In a nutshell: We are looking for someone to manage a small team of 2-6 lab technicians. No hundreds. Just a few people. We look for dedication, structure, and having your to-do list under control. This is a hands-on job that requires 40% management and 60% hands-on team leadership.

• Leading and managing the laboratory team of 2-6 people (not more), ensuring efficient workflows to meet tight timelines and release of high-quality results
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience with LC-MS systems
• Overseeing LC-MS operations, supporting troubleshooting and method optimization
• Ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), ownership of quality management system, and active contribution to fulfill regulatory requirements
• Supervising data analysis and interpretation, ensuring accurate and reliable results
• Managing laboratory resources, including inventory and Laboratory Information Management System documentation
• Training and mentoring junior members of staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration
• Coordinating schedules and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines effectively
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in analytical workflows

Your Profile

• Bachelor's (with experience) Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, or a related field
• Proven experience in leading a laboratory team in an commercial (preferred) or research setting
• Strong expertise in LC-MS techniques (including micro-LC), including troubleshooting, method development and validation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and outside organizations
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality, compliance, and efficiency
• Hands-on experience with LIMS and laboratory inventory management
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with Shimadzu and Sciex Hardware is a bis plus

What We Offer

• We structure our compensation in 1) short-term, 2) medium-term and 3) long-term
• • Short-term: Salary to ensure that your lifestyle is covered and you are able to work worry free about money
  • Medium-term: (Team) Bonus that ensures that you are aligned with our medium term goals, that quality is held high and that the team is operating at 100%. Bonuses tend to be up to ~20% of gross salary.
  • Long-term: Equity package; we want all employees to participate in the long-term success of the company we are all building. If Biolyz becomes big, the success is shared among the team.
• Chance to contribute to groundbreaking work in sports performance and health biomarker analysis.
• Opportunity to work alongside top-tier soccer clubs and high-level sports organizations.
• High responsibility with the ability to climb the career ladder more rapidly than anywhere else. If you perform, you will earn promotions rapidly.

We look forward to your application. We typically have 3 rounds of interviews: 1) Screening; 2) Technical discussion and assessment; 3) Management Review for final decision.