Senior Research Laboratory Manager

Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a dedicated Senior Research Laboratory Manager to join our School of Natural Sciences. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and high standards of our research and teaching laboratories.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of research laboratory facilities and equipment for lab users, providing a high-quality technical service that supports and contributes to both research and teaching excellence. You will be experienced at working both independently and with other researchers and students, designing, planning and managing laboratory projects in line with all relevant health and safety, and financial requirements. You should have an MSc, PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a closely related subject and have an in-depth knowledge and up-to-date practical experience of molecular biology and protein purification methods.

We welcome applications from candidates who have evidence of collaborative working in a scientific environment who have an enthusiasm for working with diverse researchers and students. This opportunity would build on experience as a lab manager.

If you are passionate about laboratory management and have the skills and experience we are looking for, apply now to join our team at Birkbeck and contribute to our mission of research and teaching excellence.

Contract:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 1 year until 30th Sept 2025.

This is full-time, working 35 hours per week.

Interviews will be held on 2 September (TBC).

Salary and benefits:

Grade 8 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £ 49,745 rising to £ 58,554 per annum.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Tien-Chye Tan, Senior Research Laboratory Manager, at t.tan@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

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