Team Lead Operations Engineer Tank Farm & Plant Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction, commissioning, and reliable operation of the tank farm and solvent distribution
• Manage and develop a high-performing team through technical and disciplinary leadership
• Ensure qualification, validation, and safe operation of complex systems under GMP, HSE, and BImSchG requirements
• Provide hands-on support during commissioning and manage external partners and service providers
• Establish operational and maintenance standards including SOPs, maintenance concepts, and technical documentation
• Drive continuous improvement in performance, safety, and efficiency using KPIs

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of experience in technical project management for complex plants
• Proven leadership experience
• Practical experience operating process technology systems (e.g., TGA, media supply, HVAC)
• Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g., hazardous substances, accident-prone operations) and knowledge of BImSchG, SIL, and risk assessments
• Experience with GMP is an advantage, ideally in pharma or biotech environments
• Proficiency in technical documentation (SOPs, commissioning documentation)
• Very good German and English language skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding and personal mentoring
• Opportunity to actively shape a new location
• Permanent contract and pension scheme
• JobRad and subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
• 30 days of annual leave
• Health offers and relocation assistance for candidates from outside the region

About the Company

Axolabs is part of the LGC Group, working at the forefront of RNA therapeutics. We combine expertise in oligonucleotide chemistry, bioinformatics, and process engineering to improve human health globally through advanced drug development and manufacturing.