Overview
Title: Laboratory Manager
Company: Life Sciences/ Medical research
Location: Near Hatfield/Luton - UK - On-site/Hybrid
Planet Pharma is partnered with a UK based medical research company specialising in drug discovery and diagnostics development, antibody engineering / humanisation and other areas. Our client is currently hiring for a Laboratory Manager to join their team, based near Hatfield.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily lab operations including equipment maintenance, supplies management, contractor coordination, and safety compliance.
* Manage key lab services such as gas and ventilation systems, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores.
* Lead and support lab refurbishments, layout planning, and infrastructure upgrades for new or existing facilities.
* Act as the main point of contact for lab-related issues and emergencies (including out-of-hours response).
* Lead procurement and inventory management for lab equipment, consumables, and service contracts.
* Maintain accurate records of lab assets, service agreements, and third-party vendors.
* Train and onboard new staff, visitors, and contractors on lab protocols and safety procedures.
* Coordinate with scientists and technical staff to schedule maintenance and resolve technical issues.
* Manage lab systems, including equipment booking platforms and workflow coordination.
* Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent).
* Experience in lab management within an industrial (pharma/biotech) setting.
* In-depth knowledge of lab equipment, biosafety, chemical handling, and lab operational standards.
* Experience overseeing lab infrastructure, service contracts, and supplier/vendor relationships.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab management systems.
* Demonstrated experience supporting lab expansions and managing refurbishments.
* Ability to manage maintenance with minimal disruption and respond flexibly to technical issues.
* Strong grasp of lab compliance requirements and safety standards.
* Familiarity with equipment used in high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology labs.
* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Application
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Maria Tsalpatourou at mtsalpatourou@planet-pharma.co.uk
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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