Head of Laboratory London

Biolyz; England; On-site; GBP 48,608 - 63,565; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Stock options

Opportunities for rapid career advancement

Participation in innovative projects

Job summary

A leading biotech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Laboratory in London. This role involves managing a laboratory team, ensuring compliance with SOPs, and driving innovation in analytical workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in LC-MS techniques and a minimum of 5 years in a laboratory leadership role. The position offers competitive compensation through salary, bonuses, and equity packages while providing an opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in sports performance analysis.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years work experience in a private sector for Master's or 2-3 years for PhD.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory preferred.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory team ensuring efficient workflows.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Supervise data analysis and maintain quality control.

Skills

LC-MS techniques expertise

Leadership in a laboratory setting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Shimadzu and Sciex Hardware/software

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Apply for the Head of Laboratory London role at Biolyz.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the laboratory team of 2-4 people, ensuring efficient workflows to meet tight timelines and release of high‑quality results
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance experience with LC‑MS systems
• Overseeing LC‑MS operations, supporting troubleshooting and method optimisation
• Ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), ownership of quality management system, and active contribution to fulfil regulatory and laboratory health and safety requirements
• Supervising data analysis and interpretation, ensuring accurate and reliable results
• Managing laboratory resources, including inventory and Laboratory Information Management System documentation
• Training and mentoring junior members of staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration
• Coordinating schedules and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines effectively
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in analytical workflows

Qualifications

• Master's (with minimum of 5‑7 years of work experience in private sector) or PhD (with minimum of 2‑3 years of work experience in private sector) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, or a related field
• Proven experience in leading a laboratory team in a commercial (preferred) or research setting
• Strong expertise in LC‑MS techniques (including micro‑LC), including troubleshooting, method development and validation of targeted LC‑MS methods
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and outside organisations
• Detail‑oriented approach with a focus on quality, compliance, and efficiency
• Hands‑on experience with LIMS and laboratory inventory management
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Experience with Shimadzu and Sciex Hardware/software is a big plus

What We Offer

• We structure our compensation in 1) short‑term, 2) medium‑term and 3) long‑term
• Short‑term: Salary to ensure that your lifestyle is covered and you are able to work worry‑free about the money
• Medium‑term: (Team) Bonus that ensures that you are aligned with our medium‑term goals, that quality is held high and that the team is operating at 100%. Bonuses tend to be 5‑20% of gross salary.
• Long‑term: Equity package; we want all employees to participate in the long‑term success of the company we are all building. If Biolyz becomes big, the success is shared among the team.
• Chance to contribute to groundbreaking work in sports performance and health biomarker analysis.
• Opportunity to work alongside top‑tier soccer clubs and high‑level sports organisations.
• High responsibility with the ability to climb the career ladder more rapidly than anywhere else. If you perform, you will earn promotions rapidly.

Interview Process

We look forward to your application. We typically have 3 rounds of interviews: 1) Screening; 2) Technical discussion and assessment; 3) Management Review for final decision.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Sports Teams and Clubs