Lab Operations Manager: Space, Compliance & Training

AbbVie; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A top biopharmaceutical company in Oxford is looking for a Laboratory Manager responsible for supervising laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and extensive experience in a laboratory environment. Responsibilities include managing service contracts, overseeing supply maintenance, and training new staff. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the opportunity to impact scientific objectives within a leading organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a life-science focused laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in implementing and streamlining laboratory strategies.
• Ability to oversee laboratory scientists effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage service contracts and vendor relationships for laboratory equipment.
• Ensure smooth operations for DJS laboratory space.
• Implement strategies for continuous supply of consumables.
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and documentation.
• Provide training for new starters on laboratory best practices.

Skills

Life Sciences knowledge

Laboratory operational strategies

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

A top biopharmaceutical company in Oxford is looking for a Laboratory Manager responsible for supervising laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences and extensive experience in a laboratory environment. Responsibilities include managing service contracts, overseeing supply maintenance, and training new staff. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the opportunity to impact scientific objectives within a leading organization.