Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. Adaptyv is opening a London lab in 2026. The role is the first lab operations hire on the ground, helping take the site from an empty shell to a fully operational, high-throughput protein engineering lab. The lab will run production work for partners such as Anthropic and Boltz alongside R&D projects, and give UK biotech companies access to protein production and characterisation at scale. The Lausanne team has already built and runs this setup, so proven systems and playbooks will be available. Target start: as soon as possible. Target lab opening: 2026. Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities
Lead the lab fit-out, including benching, ventilation, power, cold storage, extraction, safety systems, contractors, timelines, and readiness; Install and commission the instrument fleet, including array-SPR, BLI, and liquid handlers, working with vendors and the Lausanne automation team; Build the lab operating infrastructure, including inventory and procurement, shipping and cold chain, maintenance schedules, service contracts, chemical handling, and waste management; Own lab safety and compliance, including processes, documentation, risk assessments, notifications, and permits; Build the lab operations team by hiring and managing staff for facility, equipment, logistics, and day-to-day laboratory operations; Run the lab once production starts, owning uptime, throughput, inventory, maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Built or expanded a laboratory before, including leading a fit-out, site move, major equipment installation, or new laboratory launch; Deep hands-on lab operations experience, ideally in a high-throughput, automation-heavy biotech, life-science, or similar technical environment; Understanding of laboratory safety and compliance, including owning safety, permitting, and compliance for a working lab, or ability to learn UK local requirements quickly; Strong at managing vendors and contractors, including instrument manufacturers, service engineers, suppliers, and logistics providers; Highly operational, with the ability to build systems, spot problems early, and keep track of details; Comfortable working at startup pace with rapidly changing priorities; Uses AI tools as part of daily work; Based in London or ready to move there; On-site role
Nice to have
A degree and/or significant professional experience in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field
Wielka Brytania · London
