Chemical Laboratory Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Cambridge seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead and manage chemical laboratories. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and safety, and supporting a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a scientific discipline and substantial experience in laboratory management. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

41 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing and supporting research laboratories.
• Ability to oversee risk assessments and provide training.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of chemical-using laboratories.
• Ensure laboratory compliance and equipment maintenance.
• Support the Departmental Safety Officer.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Expert chemical safety advice

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Health and safety certification (advantageous)

Job description

# Chemical Laboratory ManagerThe Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking an experienced and motivated Laboratory Manager (Chemical Laboratories) to lead the management and safe operation of its chemical-using laboratories.Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, you will manage a small team of technicians, ensuring that laboratory facilities and equipment are well maintained, compliant, and effectively support the Departmentâ s world-class research and teaching activities. You will take responsibility for laboratory operations, chemical waste management, reticulated gas systems and maintenance of specialist instruments.Acting as support to the Departmental Safety Officer, you will provide expert chemical safety advice, oversee risk assessments and training, and lead the Chemical Safety Advisory Group. You will also contribute to departmental systems and improvement projects, support equipment procurement, and assist in the delivery of undergraduate teaching laboratories.You will hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant scientific discipline and have substantial experience managing and supporting research laboratories in a university or industrial setting. Strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards are essential. A postgraduate qualification or relevant health and safety certification would be advantageous.The University offers a generous benefits package including 41 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Anna Rudd, Technical Operations Manager, at [e-mail] about the application process should be directed to [e-mail] the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Applications closing date 4th of January 2026.Please quote reference NQ47920 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£42,254-£56,535### ReferenceNQ47920### Category### Date published20 November 2025### Closing date4 January 2026