The is our Team
January 15, 2025
Matthias Konop: "I want our users to feel that they are in good hands"
Matthias Konop has been with iL since February 1, 2024 and, as operations manager and engineer, is responsible for the smooth running of our cleanrooms and laboratories. He particularly appreciates the family-like corporate culture at InnovationLab. Born in Heidelberg, the 37-year-old has gained several professional experiences. In his private life, the big soccer fan (favorite club Borussia Dortmund) prefers to spend time with his family and friends. From spring to late fall, Matthias also indulges in garden maintenance at his home in Neulußheim.
Who are You are?
Since the birth of my daughter, I see myself more as a family person. This new perspective has not only enriched my personal life, but has also influenced my professional attitude. I see myself as empathetic and goal-oriented in both my professional and private life.
I feel at home in mechanical engineering and have developed a great passion for this field. Whether it's technical challenges or manual projects in the private sector - I am enthusiastic about technology and practical applications. It is this passion that drives me to always learn new things and find innovative solutions.
What does you with your work at the InnovationLab most most fun?
What I enjoy most is the inspiring collaboration with my colleagues. It is motivating to work together on projects and exchange new ideas. I particularly like the fact that I can offer a technical platform for innovative ideas from the world of science. This often brings new and exciting challenges that make my work varied and interesting.
Matthias Konop, Operations Manager at InnovationLab since February 1, 2024, on his motivation: "I particularly like the fact that I can offer a technical platform for innovative ideas from science." Image: InnovationLab
Research under optimal conditions
How explain you then someone non-specialist your activity in understandable language?
In simple terms: I make sure that all our technical systems run smoothly. This means that I take care of the maintenance and operation of our clean rooms and laboratories, which have to work according to strict standards. These rooms are extremely clean and safe so that our users can carry out their research under optimal conditions. My team and I make sure that everything they need for their work is available.
Which skills/core competencies are required required?
Technical expertise and experience in dealing with highly specialized equipment are essential for my role. In addition, strong problem-solving skills are crucial in order to overcome challenges quickly and efficiently. A high level of organizational skills and a keen eye for detail are necessary to reliably maintain strict cleanroom and laboratory standards. In addition, communication skills are important to smoothly coordinate collaboration with our demanding users.
Are are there personal goals, that you in near future in the near future?
My aim is to create more structure and clear processes in Operations so that everything runs smoothly. At the same time, I want our users to feel comfortable and in good hands at iL and find an optimal environment for their research. On a personal level, I am working on improving my communication skills so that I can work even better with my team and our users.
What do you in your free time passionately with pleasure - what are are you?
In my free time, I prefer to spend time with my wife and daughter - as a family man, I really enjoy this time together. Soccer is also a great passion, especially for Borussia Dortmund, even if the club doesn't always make it easy (laughs).
Matthias' favorite saying: "All theory is grey in life - but it's the pitch that counts." Picture: Private
The Internet connects people worldwide in real time
Your favorite place - and your favorite sentence?
My favorite place is not so much a specific location, but anywhere where I can spend time with family and friends. For me, the company counts more than the place itself.
"All theory is gray in life - but the decisive factor is on the pitch." - Alfred Preißler.
Which invention of mankind celebrate are you celebrating?
For me, the invention of the internet is one of the most impressive achievements of mankind, the development of which I have been able to witness from its early beginnings in everyday life to the present day. It has fundamentally changed the way we communicate, learn and work and connects people around the world in real time.
Short biography
Career start: Trained as a mechatronics engineer, then worked as a service technician for autoclaves for around two years.
Further training as a state-certified mechanical engineering technician with a focus on construction technology; subsequently project manager in special machine construction for 6 years and technical manager (3 years) at a CDMO in the pharmaceutical sector.
Working as Operations Manager at InnovationLab since February 1, 2024.
Joachim Klaehn
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