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Lab Manager (Maternity Cover)

UCL
London, GBR
Full-time
Director
Onsite
£43,981–£54,019
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Research laboratory operationsMolecular biologyCell biologyLaboratory techniquesLaboratory health and safety complianceLaboratory equipment procurement and maintenance

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Role overview

Lead day-to-day management of shared laboratories and research facilities at UCL Ear Institute.

Work with academic, technical and professional services colleagues to keep laboratories safe, compliant, equipped and operational.

Report to the Head of Operations, with a dotted line to the Institute Director.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage shared laboratory facilities and identify service improvements.
  • Oversee equipment procurement, maintenance, servicing and calibration.
  • Coordinate laboratory refurbishment, relocation and infrastructure projects.
  • Lead health and safety compliance, audits, inspections, inductions and risk management.
  • Support LEAF and Green Impact sustainability initiatives.
  • Manage laboratory databases, records and inventory systems.
  • Oversee procurement and expenditure in line with value-for-money and UCL procedures.
  • Line manage a Cell and Molecular Laboratory Technician.

About you

  • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • Practical experience in a research laboratory environment.
  • Strong knowledge of molecular and cell biology and laboratory techniques.
  • Experience managing stakeholders across research teams and external partners.
  • Good understanding of laboratory health and safety regulations and compliance.
  • Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills; able to manage priorities and work independently.
  • Laboratory management, line management, project management, higher education and university finance systems experience are advantageous.

Workplace

  • The role is on site in London.

Contract and salary

  • Fixed-term maternity cover for 13 months, ending on the substantive post-holder's return or at the end of the fixed-term period, whichever comes sooner.
  • The role is available as a secondment for eligible internal applicants, subject to agreement from their current line manager.
  • The posted salary range is £43,981–£54,019; no pay cadence is stated.

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