Laboratory Manager

About the role:

This post is for a Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for the Sustainable Energy Materials Group (SEMG) laboratories, their equipment, testing activities, safety, staff and student training, and lab discipline. The Laboratory Manager will report to the Department Services and Safety Manager to ensure that that activities in these laboratories are performed safely.

What you would be doing:

You will be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment in the SEMG laboratories and will co-ordinate the procurement and installation of new equipment with the senior SEMG members when required. You will also set up and maintain online resources. You will also liaise with the University facilities team and equipment servicing engineers will be required to ensure maintenance activities are performed as required.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent
• Experience in working with electrochemistry and, in particular, glove boxes and know-how for maintaining and regenerating them.
• Experience in working in a chemical research laboratory, operating and maintaining related instruments, and performing chemical synthesis of materials and electrochemistry
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to perform experience in a wet chemistry laboratory
• Advanced computer skills

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

The role is a full-time post and is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension. The role is entirely onsite at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).  Starting date will be as soon as possible.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Magda Titirici.

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Closing date: 15 June 2025

Interview date(s): 7 – 18 July 2025

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

Imperial College London is the UK’s only university focussed entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business and we are consistently rated in the top 10 universities in the world.

We work in a multidisciplinary and diverse community for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle the big global challenges our complex world faces.

It’s our mission to achieve enduring excellence in all that we do for the benefit of society – and we are looking for the most talented people to help us get there.

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