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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
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The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for running safely, compliantly, and efficiently translating operational discipline into higher experiment throughput, reduced downtime, and reliable supply of critical materials. The role blends hands‑on lab support with vendor, inventory, and equipment stewardship so scientists can focus on science while the lab stays audit‑ready and cost‑effective.
This position reports to the Sr Manager, Cologne Site Operations and is part of the Site Operations Team located in Cologne, Germany and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
+ Support smooth daily lab operations through continuous workflow optimization, lean/5S habits, and maintaining an organized, compliant laboratory environment.
+ Manage laboratory equipment lifecycle including procurement, commissioning support, preventive maintenance/calibration coordination, and maintaining audit‑ready documentation.
+ Oversee supplier and inventory processes by placing orders, tracking orders, materials, lead times, handling returns and follow up CAPAs, as well as maintaining accurate ERP/LIMS/EAM data for consumables and equipment.
+ Ensure biological and quality compliance by following SOPs, GLP/GDP/GMP‑aligned documentation practices, conducting safety instructions/audits, and supporting adherence to DGUV/TRGS requirements.
+ Enable effective communication and capability building by preparing lab performance reports, organizing lab‑related meetings, and training new staff on procedures, safety, and documentation standards.
Who you are:
+ Educational background in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Culture, or relevant technical training (BTA/CTA/Lab Technician) with industry experience.
+ 2–5 years of hands-on lab experience in biological, biochemical, chemical, or analytical environments, with solid understanding of lab workflows and methods.
+ Operational excellence in lab management, including equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, and overseeing service providers.
+ Procurement and inventory skills, including order processing, stock control, and interactions with suppliers for consumables and equipment.
+ Strong documentation, attention to detail, structured work style, and effective communication with lab teams, QA, and external partners.
+ Fluent in both German and English
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
+ Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 10kg and drive a pallet truck
Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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