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Technical Laboratory Manager

Cambridge, GBR, GBFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Manage and support multiple research laboratories, ensuring facilities, equipment, safety, and operations run smoothly for scientists.

Role type

Senior Technical Laboratory Manager

Builds

Operational laboratory environments for research and scientific teams

Domain

Life sciences / Research / Pharmaceutical

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Chemistry degree, laboratory operations management, Health & Safety compliance, risk assessment, equipment lifecycle planning, stakeholder collaboration, training delivery, space planning

Preferred skills

IOSH certification, pharmaceutical/biotech experience, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), continuous improvement

Technologies

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), calibration tools, safety monitoring systems

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operation of multiple laboratories, lead safety activities and risk assessments, coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration, deliver inductions and training, manage consumables and cold storage, optimize space utilization

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC