Lab Manager - Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry Facility

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton seeks a dynamic Laboratory Manager/Technical Expert to lead the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Facility within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. You will manage the Open Access Service, supervise instrumentation, and guide staff and students in LC-MS, SFC-MS and GC-MS operations.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality analytical support to researchers and collaborators while upholding safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a Facility or Laboratory.
• Strong technical expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Experience with LC-MS, SFC-MS, GC-MS instruments.
• Open Access Service management and instrument support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Open Access Service.
• Provide specialist guidance on LC-MS, SFC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and best-practice standards.
• Support staff, students, and external collaborators with analytical needs.

Skills

Laboratory management

Team player

Instrumentation maintenance

Health and safety

Project management

Tools

LC-MS

SFC-MS

GC-MS

Job description

University of Southampton seeks a dynamic Laboratory Manager/Technical Expert to lead the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Facility within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. You will manage the Open Access Service, supervise instrumentation, and guide staff and students in LC-MS, SFC-MS and GC-MS operations.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality analytical support to researchers and collaborators while upholding safety, compliance, and operational excellence across the