About us

Coriolis Pharma is a global contract research and development organization (CRDO) and a premier partner for the development of liquid and lyophilized drug products, analytical services, and manufacturing services across a vast array of therapeutic modalities, including biologics, gene and cell therapies and vaccines.


Our scientists design and execute platform and custom services to accelerate and derisk our clients’ programs right from the start and throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Our company culture is based on diversity, teamwork and open and appreciative communication. That's why wonderful people from over 36 nations around the world work together successfully at Coriolis.
Our headquarters are located in Martinsried near Munich, Germany. An additional project management and business development team in the United States enables our US clients to work seamlessly with our German offices.

What motivates us? Our motivation is to improve the quality of life for humankind by enabling the development of innovative drugs through outstanding biopharmaceutical services from preclinical to commercialization As Laboratory Technical Services Lead (f/m/d), you ensure that the laboratory and all technical and analytical equipment are fully operational, compliant, and fit for purpose. You are responsible for maintaining equipment in line with GRP and GMP requirements, overseeing preventative maintenance, and providing hands-on technical support to laboratory users-primarily within R&D.
In this role, you lead the laboratory technical team and act as a key interface between scientists and cross-functional partners, ensuring reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of laboratory infrastructure.
Your Responsibility
Leadership & Team Management


Lead, mentor, and develop the laboratory technical support team.
Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Act as the key liaison between scientists and cross-functional partners including Facilities, IT, Procurement, Finance, EHS, PMO, Data Science, in regard to technical and operational laboratory needs.
Take ownership of technical and operational laboratory requests and ensure strong cross-functional alignment.

Laboratory Operations & Equipment Management


Own and manage the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to ensure optimal equipment reliability and compliance.
Contribute towards the Equipment Lifecycle Management in collaboration with the Equipment Lifecycle Manager.
Coordinate installation and commissioning of new laboratory equipment, ensuring GRP documentation, and user trainings are completed.
Write and review GRP documentation including COPs, equipment validations, and technical reports.
Take an expert, hands-on role in technical laboratory activities with identification, troubleshooting, follow up and resolution of technical and operational events.
Initiate, monitor, and follow up on equipment repairs, coordinating with external vendors to ensure timely resolution.
Collaborate with all departments for efficient tracking of work orders, laboratory modifications and downtime.
Act as the primary liaison with IT for laboratory-related network, software, and hardware topics.
Other duties as assigned.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement


Conduct and lead root cause investigations related to equipment or operational events with an independent hands-on approach.
Proactively identify and implement process, cost and efficiency improvements.
Manage the budget for instrument repair and maintenance, including approvals, purchasing coordination, and logistics in collaboration with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Facilities and all other relevant stakeholders.
Facilitate GRP/GMP-related activities with hands-on approach and ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
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