Job Description
Role
Laboratory Manager/Technician
Location
Alderley Park, Cheshire, England
Job Type
Permanent – Full or part-time
Salary
£26,500 - £37,000
Date posted
2nd April 2026
Start date
ASAP
About the Role
We’re looking for a Laboratory Manager / Technician to join our growing UK team at Alderley Park. This is a hands‑on, varied role at the heart of our laboratories, supporting our chemistry and analytical scientists to do their best work every day.
You’ll help keep our labs running smoothly, safely and efficiently — from managing consumables and equipment to coordinating maintenance and supporting health, safety and quality standards. If you enjoy being organised, solving problems and working as part of a collaborative scientific team, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting chemistry and analytical teams with day‑to‑day laboratory operations
* Managing laboratory stock, consumables, ordering, storage and distribution
* Handling goods‑in, shipping and GMP materials management
* Coordinating calibration, qualification and maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Troubleshooting and maintaining analytical equipment
* Preparing mobile phases and laboratory solutions
* Acting as a key contact for site services and external contractors (maintenance, waste, glassware, lab coats)
* Keeping laboratory asset lists up to date
* Supporting high standards of health & safety, quality and housekeeping
About You
You’ll ideally have experience working in an organic chemistry or analytical laboratory, and enjoy working in a practical, supportive role.
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Well organised, with good planning and time‑management skills
* A clear and confident communicator
* A collaborative team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude
* Detail‑focused and conscientious
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office
* GxP experience is useful but not essential
Why Join Sai Life Sciences?
Sai Life Sciences is the fastest growing Indian Contract Research & Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO). It works with innovator biotech and pharmaceutical companies globally to accelerate their discovery, development and commercialisation of small molecules for a healthier tomorrow.
With more than 3000 staff globally, R&D facilities in Boston, Manchester & Hyderabad, and large-scale commercial manufacturing in Bidar, India, Sai today works with 18 of the top 25 pharma companies globally, as well as many leading smaller biotechs.
In 2020, the company opened its centre of excellence for process chemistry and analytical development at the Alderley Park Science Park in Manchester. The site today has >60 multi-disciplinary scientists (chemists, analysts and engineers).
On December 18, 2024, Sai Life Sciences was listed in the Indian Stock Exchange (Ticker: SAILIFE) following an IPO that was oversubscribed by >10 times.
Part of investment in 2020 were the new state of the art laboratories in our centre of excellence for process chemistry and analytical development at the Alderley Park Science Park, situated on the outskirts of Manchester, where we are now looking to expand our team. Our overall team currently consists of >60 multi-disciplinary scientists (chemists, analysts and engineers).
This is a great opportunity to work with an expanding global organisation and work closely with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies on their most important programmes.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Company pension, health and life insurance
* 25 days’ annual leave plus enhanced family leave
* Flexible working hours (approx. 24–40 hours per week)
* A modern laboratory environment in one of the UK’s leading life science parks
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to ukrecruitment@sailife.com, confirming the role you’re applying for.
Sai Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Please note: this role requires the right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not available.