Laboratory Operations Manager
Cancer Research UK
Full Time
52000 - 60000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we will beat cancer.
Laboratory Operations Manager
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Closing date: 28 April 2023 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
Recruitment process: Interviews
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Operations Manager to help establish and manage our new production labs based in Sandwich, Kent. In this role you will work closely with the Head of Operations to establish new production labs to ensure the continued success of the organisation.
In this role you will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Antibody/Cell Line production facility ensuring all production deadlines are met, whilst maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety/Quality. You will have experience in the production of antibodies and mammalian cell line processing in a manufacturing environment, along with management experience. In the future, you will also be responsible for onboarding new technologies and processes to further develop the capabilities of the laboratory.
What will I be doing?
- Support the Head of Operations in the set up and development of the laboratory space, including the acquisition and set-up of new capital equipment, process/SOP development
- Maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety and Quality, ensuring all risk assessments and COSHH documents are in place and up to date
- Planning and execution of production processes, monitoring quality standards and ensuring schedules are achieved
- Critically review product forecasting, plans for demand and is responsible for initiating raw material procurement to fulfil production schedules and customer orders
- Asset management involving maintaining stock levels, ordering and receipt of high value consumables and maintaining key equipment
- Responsible for the inbound/outbound shipment of research tools into the organisation
- Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing management of a small, but growing, team of technicians within the department
- Responsible for developing and delivering training materials to the laboratory team
- Support the business development and product management teams with enquiries and new business opportunities
What skills are you looking for?
- Industry experience of leading a production team in a laboratory setting
- Experience of managing and supporting the development of a team
- Experience in setting up new laboratory facilities is preferred
- Understanding of financial systems (CAPEX, inventory, and budget responsibility)
- Good knowledge of antibody and cell line material processing
- Trained in laboratory health and safety (IOSH Certified)
What will I gain?
Every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more. We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
For the full job description and more information about working with us view our candidate pack here:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:ddc14a58-e283-31bf-8ce3-efbc91af3e6b
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at .
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/charity-jobs
London, United Kingdom
Michelle Mitchell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
1982
