Lab Manager

Lab Manager

Contract:  Indefinite, full-time

Location: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lab Manager to join the team at the John Innes Centre (JIC). This role underpins the world-class science performed at JIC, providing a crucial interface between institute leadership, scientific staff, support functions and facilities. 

JIC is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. Our vision is to deliver solutions to global challenges, securing a safer, healthier and more sustainable future through the power of plant and microbial science. JIC is entering an exciting phase of its development as it embarks on an ambitious programme of major improvements in our science buildings, and this post is expected to play a key role in developing plans and leading operational change.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a wide-ranging experience in a laboratory setting. Working alongside existing JIC Lab Managers, the post-holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of existing science buildings, be a crucial interface between science users and other support functions (including Health and Safety, Facilities, contractors, and suppliers). They will be closely involved in the development of new science buildings and some development of the role is expected and applicants must be able to work flexibly and respond positively to changing demands and duties.

The main duties of the role will include:

• Shared management of the JIC Lab Support Team, maximising operational efficiency, liaising with senior science staff and senior management.
• Review, plan and oversee infrastructure projects.
• Acting as Building Safety Officer, in collaboration with the NBIP HSEQA team, monitoring safety compliance, providing training, assistance and guidance on all safety matters, including the preparation of standard operating procedures, risk assessments, reviewing and preparing incident reports and ensuring remedial action is enacted.
• Review and management of equipment, procurement, deployment, and maintenance. 

Employees enjoy access to a diverse range of specialist training opportunities Click here to find out more.

The ideal candidate:

• will have a BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject.
• will have working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, including workplace biological and chemical safety principles.
• will have experience of working within a large inter-disciplinary laboratory environment, and substantial experience in a research environment, including supervising, training, or mentoring colleagues, as well as effective planning and project management skills.
• must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information with clarity.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 / nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004660. For further details on the role, please contact gary.wortley@jic.ac.uk.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

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