Laboratory Manager
Full-time, permanent opportunity
Based in Gonerby Moor
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday
Salary of up to £40,000 per annum
We are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join a growing and innovative organisation within the renewable energy and bioprocessing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional to lead laboratory operations, support technical development, and manage a skilled team within a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate operation of laboratory services while supporting continuous improvement across laboratory processes, reporting, and analytical capabilities. This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills, a proactive approach, and experience working within biological, environmental, water, wastewater, or anaerobic digestion environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory
Lead, support, and coordinate laboratory technicians and workloads
Ensure laboratory analyses and testing are completed accurately and within required timeframes
Maintain laboratory quality standards, reporting processes, and data accuracy
Develop and implement new laboratory methodologies and procedures
Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operating effectively
Manage laboratory stock levels, supplier relationships, and purchasing activities
Maintain up-to-date SOPs, COSHH assessments, and risk assessments
Coordinate sample handling, storage, dispatch, and logging processes
Deliver training and technical guidance to colleagues and site teams as required
Support laboratory development projects, installations, and accreditation activities
Produce laboratory reports and maintain accurate laboratory databases and records
Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders to support business operations
What We’re Looking For
Degree qualified in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Previous laboratory and line management experience
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
Experience writing SOPs, methods, COSHH documentation, and risk assessments
High attention to detail with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident using laboratory databases and computer systems
Experience within anaerobic digestion, water, wastewater, or related sectors would be advantageous
MRes or PhD qualification would be beneficial
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK when required
Apply Now
If you are an experienced laboratory manager looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please note the essential requirement of having a full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle