Lab Operations Leader – Cardiovascular Regeneration

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle and electric car loan schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

IDRM (Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine) in Oxford seeks a Head of Laboratory Operations to support cardiovascular development and regeneration groups. You will ensure efficient lab operations, maintain safety standards, and manage equipment, reagents and staff training to enable cutting-edge research.

The role requires a PhD, hands-on lab experience, and the ability to work with animals. Hybrid/onsite logistics apply, with on‑site presence at least 3 days a week and a

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience working with animals.
• Proven ability to work with databases, spreadsheets and finance systems.
• Good knowledge of biological health and safety and best laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient laboratory functionality and operations.
• Manage equipment and resources; order reagents and consumables.
• Induct and train new and existing staff.
• Support ongoing research across cardiovascular theme.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Lab techniques

Animal handling

Databases

Spreadsheets

Finance systems

Health and safety

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific field

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Finance systems

Job description

IDRM (Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine) in Oxford seeks a Head of Laboratory Operations to support cardiovascular development and regeneration groups. You will ensure efficient lab operations, maintain safety standards, and manage equipment, reagents and staff training to enable cutting-edge research.

The role requires a PhD, hands-on lab experience, and the ability to work with animals. Hybrid/onsite logistics apply, with on‑site presence at least 3 days a week and a