Lab Manager
About us
Mantle8 is a deep-tech exploration company dedicated to unlocking the potential of natural hydrogen as a new clean energy resource. By combining advanced geosciences, subsurface modeling, and cutting-edge simulation technologies, Mantle8 develops innovative exploration methods to identify and assess natural hydrogen systems located deep within the Earth. Our multidisciplinary team brings together geoscientists, engineers, data scientists, and explorers sharing a common ambition: to advance scientific knowledge while laying the foundations for a new energy frontier.
Job description
As a lab manager, you will be the main operator of the M8 laboratory, ensuring analytical reliability that directly guides our exploration decisions. You will manage laboratory operations, maintenance, calibration, and safety of equipment, while also overseeing the processing and analysis of all samples. Your role is crucial in conducting advanced geochemical analyses and participating in global field campaigns, making you a key player in our mission to explore natural hydrogen resources.
- Laboratory Management
- Operation, maintenance, calibration, and safety of equipment (GC, analytical tools)
- Processing and analysis of all samples (gas, water, rock) — full responsibility
- Management of supplies, service contracts, and laboratory budget oversight
- Advanced geochemical analyses
- Participation in global field campaigns (soil gases, waters, rocks, springs)
- Technical interface with partner laboratories (CNRS, national platforms)
- Chemical safety, risk assessment, waste management
Relevant work experience
- At least 3 years of experience in applied geochemistry and laboratory management
- Strong proficiency in GC and water and/or gas geochemistry
Skills required for the job