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 (biotech)
Builds
A fully operational, high-throughput protein production and characterization facility
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, High-throughput lab operations
Preferred skills
Life-sciences degree or significant professional experience, Experience in automation-heavy biotech environments, Vendor and contractor management, Startup pace adaptability, AI tool usage
Technologies
Array-SPR, BLI, Liquid handlers, AI tools (Claude Code)
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 the lab operations team; Run daily lab operations and drive continuous improvement