Laboratory Manager (interim post)

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a full-time interim (; hours per week) Laboratory Manager. The post is funded until September in the first instance. The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in achieving the teaching and research strategy of the Institute, including facilitating academic research and innovation, achieving sustainability targets and developing a positive technical staffing culture. Key responsibilities include overseeing technical support, facilities, health and safety, chemical stores, and equipment maintenance. The role also involves ensuring compliance with safety protocols, managing budgets, contributing to timetabling, and fostering a collaborative technical culture. The postholder will work closely with academic staff, students, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and safe lab operations. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Kevin Macdonald

About you

The successful candidate will be Educated to a degree level in the biological, physical or material sciences or equivalent professional experience. The appointee will line manage a team of technicians and will be responsible for the safety of staff, students and visitors within the laboratory areas in the Institute. We encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBTQ+ people, people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance