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Senior Laboratory Manager

Imperial College London - Department of Infectious Disease

Location: London
Salary: £51,115 to £61,549 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th March 2023
Closes: 27th April 2023
Job Ref: MED03823
 

Location: St Mary’s Campus until Spring 2024 then South Kensington campus

Job Summary

The Department of Infectious Disease is seeking a Senior Laboratory Manager. You will be responsible to the Department Manager and Head of Department for managing a team of laboratory managers to provide efficient management and support for the research laboratories, specialist facilities and space across the Department estate. This is an exciting opportunity for personal development and presents an excellent opportunity for a lab manager to gain experience in a senior role.

A key focus of the role is health and safety management and implementation. You will work closely with the Faculty Safety Advisors, Section Safety Coordinators and Laboratory Managers to ensure compliance with all College policies and procedures. The role also encompasses oversight of business continuity planning, risk analysis, significant equipment purchase, management of refurbishment projects, and relocation of research groups.

You will be expected to take a leading role in the planning and administration of the department’s space in conjunction with the Department Manager in discussion with the Faculty of Medicine. The role also includes significant relationship management, both with academic staff across the Department as well as Faculty and College-wide departments.

Duties and responsibilities

A key focus of the role is health and safety management and implementation. You will work closely with the Faculty Safety Advisors, Section Safety Coordinators and Laboratory Managers to ensure compliance with all College policies and procedures. The role also encompasses oversight of business continuity planning, risk analysis, significant equipment purchase, management of refurbishment projects, and relocation of research groups.

You will be expected to take a leading role in the planning and administration of the department’s space in conjunction with the Department Manager in discussion with the Faculty of Medicine. The role also includes significant relationship management, both with academic staff across the Department as well as Faculty and College-wide departments.

You will form a key part of the Department management team and advise them on all issues related to Health and Safety, and space.

Essential requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological or medical subject or equivalent.
  • Experience of laboratory management
  • Practical experience with a broad range of laboratory equipment.
  • Experience of managing and influencing others.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of laboratory safety.
  • Scientific knowledge and technical ability.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Self-motivation and adaptable approach with an ability to use initiative, problem-solve, negotiate and manage conflict where appropriate.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team and communicate with a wide range of people at various levels.
  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with ability to follow up tasks to ensure they are completed.

Further Information

This is a Full Time and Open-ended post based at the St Mary’s campus until Spring 2024 and then move to the South Kensington Campus. Travel to the other Imperial campuses on which the Department is based is essential.  

Part-time and flexible working will be considered.

Any questions about the role can be directed to Ruth Tipples at r.tipples@imperial.ac.uk  

Closing date: 27/04/2023

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