Job Description
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This is a key leadership role that will drive the engineering strategy, optimize lab processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the laboratory IT infrastructure, including data systems, networks, and digital platforms. You will partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions.
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* Identify emerging lab technologies and IT innovations to enhance research capabilities and improve operational workflows.
* Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology to guarantee maximum uptime and performance.
* Develop strategies to ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards.
You will have significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research-intensive or technical environment. A degree qualification in relevant scientific and IT fields is required, along with strong knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic notebooks, cloud computing, and data storage.
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A laboratory background, understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments, and experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships are essential. Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects, as well as a deep understanding of laboratory technology, IT infrastructure, automation platforms, and engineering best practices, are also required.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Drive the development and implementation of the laboratory IT infrastructure strategy.
* Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions.
* Develop and implement plans to maintain, calibrate, and manage laboratory equipment and technology.
* Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards.
Requirements:
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* Degree qualified in relevant scientific and IT fields.
* Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research-intensive or technical environment.
* Strong knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic notebooks, cloud computing, and data storage.
* Laboratory background, understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments.
* Experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships.
* Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects.
* Deep understanding of laboratory technology, IT infrastructure, automation platforms, and engineering best practices.