Laboratory Manager - Cancer

Overview

In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of Division of Surgery & Cancer laboratories across multiple campuses. You will support research and teaching activities by coordinating facilities, equipment, and safety compliance, working closely with academics, researchers, and professional services. You will lead training, inductions, and first-line advisory support to maintain safe, efficient lab practices. This position offers exposure to cross-campus collaboration and hands-on impact on the research environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• 43 days annual leave
• pension schemes
• flexible working policy
• family leave packages
• on-site leisure facilities

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate operations of research laboratories and facilities across multiple campuses
• Oversee health and safety compliance and support H&S responsibilities of Heads and PIs
• Maintain equipment and infrastructure; coordinate refurbishments and relocations
• Handle procurement, stock control, and day-to-day operational support
• Lead on training and induction of staff and students; provide first-line advice
• Liaise with Estates, ICT, Finance, Safety, researchers, service providers, and external contractors

Key requirements

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Proactive and effective communication to implement policies and procedures
• Excellent writing skills for reports and operational documentation
• Strong record-keeping for safety documents, equipment assets, service and maintenance records
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines
• Collaborative mindset to work with contractors, central services, and partners across the department and College

• collaborative mindset
• effective communication
• strong writing
• health and safety compliance in a laboratory setting
• equipment maintenance and asset management
• procurement and stock control

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