Lab Director – Multi-Omics (LC-MS/MS)

oloBion · Barcelona Science Park, Barcelona (PCB) · On-site · Full-time

About oloBion oloBion is a multi-omics CRO founded in 2020, with labs in Barcelona and at UC Davis in the US. We run metabolomics, proteomics and lipidomics for pharma, biotech, cosmetics, food and academic clients. Every project ends in oloMAP, our own data platform, where clients explore their results.

We're growing fast, adding new service lines and moving toward long-term partnerships with clients. We need a Lab Director to help us scale-up, maintaining the high standard quality that we are known for..

The role

You'll run all lab operations in Barcelona and make sure every dataset we send out is accurate, reproducible and on time. You'll lead the analytical team, own our LC-MS/MS platforms, and work closely with our bioinformatics and business teams to turn client questions into robust studies.

What you'll do

- Lead and develop the lab team (analysts, technicians, scientists)
- Own sample-to-data workflows for metabolomics, proteomics and lipidomics, from sample prep to data acquisition and QC
- Set up and enforce QA/QC standards, SOPs and documentation, and get the lab ready for audits and accreditation
- Plan lab capacity and turnaround times and decide which projects run first as volume grows
- Manage instruments, maintenance, vendors and the lab budget
- Lead method development and validation for new services and assays
- Act as scientific counterpart for key clients on study design and technical questions
- Coordinate with our US and LUX lab to keep methods aligned across both sites





What we're looking for

- A people-first leader who builds a team where analysts and scientists feel trusted, grow their skills and take ownership of their work
- Collaborative and approachable: you work easily with bioinformatics, business development and our US team, and you turn different points of view into one shared plan
- Clear communicator who sets priorities, gives honest feedback and keeps the team motivated and aligned when deadlines get tight

- Master in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field, or equivalent industry experience (PhD is a plus)
- At least 5 years of hands-on LC-MS/MS experience
- At least 3 years leading a lab or an analytical team
- Strong grounding in QC, method validation and quality systems (ISO 17025 or GLP is a plus)
- Experience in a CRO, core facility or other service lab with real client deadlines
- Hands-on knowledge of mass spec instruments
- Organized, pragmatic and comfortable in a fast-growing company where you build processes, not just follow them
- Fluent English; Spanish is a plus

What we offer

- A leadership role with real ownership in a growing international CRO
- Work across a wide range of projects in pharma, cosmetics, food, environment and academia
- Access to a modern MS platform and a team that builds its own software
- Competitive salary
- Based at the Barcelona Science Park

How to apply Apply through LinkedIn. Tell us about a lab process you improved and how you measured the result.

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📌 Lab Director – Multi-Omics (LC-MS/MS) (Barcelona)
🏢 oloBion | OMICS Bioscience Lab
📍 Barcelona