Qhse manager Jobs in Hamburg

At MicroHarvest , we’re reinventing how the world produces protein — fast, sustainably, and at scale. By harnessing the power of microorganisms, we create nutritious proteins that can be made anywhere, helping solve one of humanity’s biggest challenges : feeding a growing world sustainably.

We’re now looking for a Laboratory Manager to bring structure, safety, and smart systems to the beating heart of our innovation : our R&D lab in Hamburg. You’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently — so our scientists can focus on what they do best : shaping the future of food.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll build, optimize, and own the lab operations that enable world-class research in fermentation and biotechnology.

Tasks

• Run the lab : Oversee daily operations, ensuring everything from equipment to inventory runs like clockwork.
• Build smarter systems : Design and continuously improve workflows, infrastructure, and digital tools (LIMS, ELN, booking systems).
• Champion quality : Maintain, audit, and evolve our quality management system, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards (ISO, GLP, GMP / HACCP).
• Keep us safe : Act as the lab’s Safety Officer, ensuring full compliance with German / EU safety and biosafety regulations (ArbSchG, GefStoffV incl. REACH, GHS / CLP, TRGS, BioStoffV S1 / S2, BetrSichV, and GenTG / GenTSV).
• Lead by influence : Coach and onboard scientists into best practices for safety, sustainability, and quality — building a strong culture of care and excellence.
• Be our go-to expert for laboratory operations : Manage vendor relations, safety documentation, audits, and inspections — and always stay one step ahead of evolving regulations.

Requirements

Bonus points for :

Benefits

At MicroHarvest, you’ll be part of a fast-moving team where bold science meets hands-on action and real results.

We offer :

Here, your work doesn’t just keep a lab running.

It powers a mission.

Ready to make science flow?

Send us your CV — we’d love to meet you.

​​​​​​ At MicroHarvest_, we value diversity and as such we do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable laws._ MicroHarvest respectfully encourages people from all backgrounds and under-represented groups to apply for this position.

MicroHarvest is a fast-growing startup that is going to provide better, healthier, and tastier protein produced sustainably using the power of microorganisms. With that, MicroHarvest contributes with a sustainable solution to the global challenge of feeding the world. Enjoy the extraordinary mix of a young, dynamic working environment and the professionalism of the team with decades of experience in biotechnology, business, and product development.