Laboratory Manager (Imperial Incubator) - maternity cover

Imperial is offering an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to play a central role in managing the safe running and daily operational excellence of the shared laboratories, facilities and communal areas used by the Imperial Incubator’s more than 20 early-stage ventures.

One role is based at Imperial’s White City campus and one at Base One North Acton. Each position will work with the Incubator Manager and be supported by the Laboratory and Community Support Assistant and Incubator team to enhance collaboration, deliver hands-on day to day operations and community events to Imperial College spinouts and Incubator members. The role is key to ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained working environment across the ecosystem and may be called upon to support our other Lab Managers at other Imperial Incubator sites (currently Leap ARC Motherlabs, Hammersmith).

Part of the Enterprise Division which connects businesses, researchers and students with expertise, facilities, funding and support to turn cutting‑edge science and technology into real‑world impact and startups, this is a wonderful opportunity to work with and support early-stage start-ups developing deep science solutions to real world problems by supporting the wider entrepreneurial and incubation ecosystem within West Tech London.

What you would be doing:

The role is varied with tasks ranging from carrying out risk assessments and regular ‘walk rounds’ and safety audits, liaising with suppliers, ensuring the shared equipment is functioning properly, managing chemical and LN2 storage, managing lab waste streams, events assistance, leading lab safety meetings and investigating accidents and near misses, induction of new occupants, supporting tours and VIP visits. You will act as the primary on-site safety contact for all laboratory users, providing high quality customer service and operational support, and manage the safe operation of shared equipment areas.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience working in a Cat 2 laboratory.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for operational excellence and safety.
• Track record of performing to identified Quality standards and of drafting policies and SOPs and enforcing their compliance.

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 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• 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

There are 2 maternity cover roles available for the Laboratory Manager position. Both are offered as full time, fixed-term contracts for 15 months, one in our lab on the White campus and one in North Acton.

These are temporary appointments to cover the duties of members of staff whilst they are on maternity leave. The fixed term tenure given above may change should the member(s) of staff exercise their right to return to work earlier or delay their return to work.

Interviews are currently planned for 7^th and 8^th December and the ideal start date will be February 2027.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Graham Hewson. g.hewson@imperial.ac.uk

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