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February 10, 2026

Operations Officer

The Operations Officer is central to ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the Lab. The position will be specifically responsible for running and improving the Lab’s operations and financial management, ensuring that the organisation functions effectively and compliantly.

On the one hand, this includes supporting projects and project teams in delivering on time and onbudget. On the other hand, this involves supporting the Leadership Team and the organisation’s overall corporate functions, including operations, financial planning and monitoring, as well ascompliance. The role will also identify ways to improve systems and processes and implement such changes.

The role will report to the General Manager and work closely with all members of the Lab team and the Lab’s external accounting partner.

Applications will close by 27 February 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.

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