Clinical Laboratory Manager

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as a Clinical Laboratory Manager within a prestigious veterinary school. This permanent full-time position involves managing a laboratory team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing diagnostic services. Enjoy excellent staff benefits and work in a collaborative environment amidst beautiful Scottish landscapes.

Benefits

36 days holiday + 4 public holidays

Staff discount for pet treatment

Access to onsite gym

Free car parking with charging points

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in laboratory management overseeing daily operations.
• Expertise in Health and Safety; strong compliance history.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of the Veterinary Clinical Laboratory.
• Manage resources, ensure staff coordination, and compliance.
• Support laboratory service development and new diagnostic implementation.

Skills

Laboratory management

Health and Safety

Quality Management Systems

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Veterinary Clinical Laboratory at Easter Bush Pathology, part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, is seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Manager to lead a team of five technical staff and work collaboratively with eight veterinary clinical pathologists.

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Veterinary Clinical Laboratory. Key responsibilities include resource management, Health and Safety compliance, staff coordination, and quality assurance. The role also involves supporting the development of laboratory services and the implementation of new diagnostic tests.

The laboratory provides essential diagnostic services to all clinical hospitals within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies — including the Small Animal, Large Animal, and Equine Hospitals — and also processes samples from external veterinary practices and research groups.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team in a state-of-the-art facility, ideally located with excellent bus routes and commuter links at the foot of the picturesque Pentland Hills. The post includes access to a range of University of Edinburgh staff benefits.

This role is open-ended (permanent) and full-time (35 hours per week).

The salary for this post is at Grade UE07: £40,497to £48,149per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Relevant experience in laboratory management, including overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, and managing resources within a laboratory environment.
• Strong expertise in Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems, with a proven track record of maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting internal/external audits.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, train, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture.
• Outstanding organisational and problem-solving abilities, with experience managing multiple priorities, optimising workflows, and supporting service development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with technical staff, academic colleagues, clinicians, and external clients.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter with personal statement

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Staff benefits which include:
• Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday (pro rata)
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Staff discount for pet treatment
• Amazing onsite perks:
  • Staff discount for on-site gym and exercises classeshttps://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
  • Free car parking with electric car charging pointshttps://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
  • Two on site canteens.
  • Cycle to work scheme, on-site bike lockers and showers available.https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
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• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 11 July 2025.

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Interviews will be held tbc.