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Laboratory Services Manager

Location: Slough | Full-Time | Permanent
Laboratory Services Manager

Location: Slough | Full-Time | Permanent

Be the Force Behind the Science

Are you an organized, detail-driven leader with a passion for lab operations? At Avantor, we're looking for a Laboratory Services Manager to take the reins of our essential lab support team.
The Opportunity

Laboratory Services Manager

Location: Slough | Full-Time | Permanent

Be the Force Behind the Science

Are you an organized, detail-driven leader with a passion for lab operations? At Avantor, we're looking for a Laboratory Services Manager to take the reins of our essential lab support team.

About The Role

You'll lead a team of five Laboratory Technicians and oversee a suite of essential services including clinical waste collection, glassware maintenance, autoclaving, pipette calibration clinics, equipment cleaning, mycoplasma testing, and cold storage maintenance. Your leadership ensures labs stay functional, safe, and efficient-empowering our researchers to focus on breakthrough discoveries.

Key Responsibilities

Line management and daily coordination of the lab support team
Oversee services such as glass wash, waste removal, and equipment cleaning
Lead SOP`s and other documentation such as Risk assessments, COSH assessments developments and ensure smooth operational continuity
Monitor service KPIs, support root cause analysis, and implement improvements, other ad hoc task around the lab
Guarantee data accuracy and compliance across services
Drive adherence to health & safety protocols and site regulations
Collaborate with Logistics and On-Site Services Managers for operational coverage and continuous improvement
Perform cost-saving analysis and provide regular data-driven insights
Track service performance, respond to last-minute requests, and ensure scope fulfillment
Act as the primary point of contact for Laboratory Services with all internal stakeholders
Utilize digital tools to manage workload, resources, and timelines

What You'll Bring

Proven experience leading or coordinating technical or operational support teams
Strong understanding of laboratory environments, SOPs, and compliance standards
Excellent communication and people management skills
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset
Confidence working with internal stakeholders, facilities, and site managers
Skilled in using systems for scheduling, tracking KPIs, and resource planning

Why Join Us?

Health care allowance to keep you thriving

? Increased holiday package to rest and recharge

Robust pension scheme for long-term peace of mind

Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth

If you're ready to take charge of a critical support function and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced scientific environment, we'd love to hear from you

Apply today and help drive science from behind the scenes.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
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