Lab Manager

Future Biogas Limited; Gonerby Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Biogas Limited is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations and manage a skilled team. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient operations, supporting technical development, and maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant academic background, leadership experience, and the ability to manage workflows while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Relevant laboratory and line management experience required.
• Experience with SOPs, methods, and COSHH documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
• Lead and coordinate laboratory technicians and workloads.
• Ensure accurate laboratory analyses and testing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related discipline

MRes or PhD qualification

Tools

Laboratory databases

Job description

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.