Interim Lab Manager: Lead World-Class Research Facility

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge seeks an Interim Laboratory Manager for the GK Batchelor Laboratory. The role leads operation, development, and safety across a broad portfolio of experimental research and teaching activities, working with academic staff, researchers, and technicians.

You will oversee facilities, support experimental design, manage equipment and infrastructure, and drive refurbishment projects to enable world-class research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a laboratory facility in an academic or research environment.
• Ability to lead refurbishment and development projects for lab infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and compliance in lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GK Batchelor Laboratory facilities and operations.
• Support design and delivery of experimental setups and studies.
• Manage specialist equipment and infrastructure across projects.
• Lead refurbishment and facility improvement initiatives.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance across the lab.

Skills

Lab management

Project management

Health & safety

Leadership

Education

Masters/PhD in engineering

Job description

University of Cambridge seeks an Interim Laboratory Manager for the GK Batchelor Laboratory. The role leads operation, development, and safety across a broad portfolio of experimental research and teaching activities, working with academic staff, researchers, and technicians.

You will oversee facilities, support experimental design, manage equipment and infrastructure, and drive refurbishment projects to enable world-class research outcomes.