Head of UK Lab Operations
Core
Leading the operational build-out and day-to-day management of a new high-throughput protein engineering lab in London, serving partners like Anthropic and Boltz.
Role type
Senior IC lab operations leader
Builds
A fully operational, high-throughput protein engineering lab with automated instrumentation
Domain
Biotechnology / Protein engineering / Laboratory automation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory fit-out and construction management, Instrument installation and commissioning, Supply chain and cold chain logistics, Laboratory safety and compliance management, Team hiring and management, Vendor and contractor coordination (via careerplan.io/jobs/14f70227-fc18-4a7e-8003-f47fe2672a1f-head-of-uk-lab-operations-at-adaptyv)
Preferred skills
Life-sciences background (biology/biochemistry/bioengineering), High-throughput automation experience, Startup pace adaptability, AI tool usage
Technologies
Array-SPR, BLI, Liquid handlers
Responsibilities
Lead lab fit-out including benching, ventilation, power, and safety systems; Install and commission instrument fleet; Build lab operating infrastructure (inventory, procurement, maintenance); Own lab safety and compliance; Build and manage lab operations team; Run daily lab operations and drive continuous improvement