Laboratory Manager

Sai Life Sciences Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding global organization is seeking a dedicated individual to support its chemistry and analytical laboratory teams. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies, managing essential laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on teamwork and strong organizational skills, you will be integral in maintaining the laboratory's efficiency and effectiveness. Join a state-of-the-art facility in one of the UK's leading Biotech & Life Science Parks, where your contributions will directly impact important programs. Flexible working hours and a competitive benefits package await the right candidate.

Benefits

Company Pension

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing an organic chemistry or analytical laboratory is essential.
• Good communication and organizational skills are key attributes.

Responsibilities

• Support chemistry and analytical teams in daily tasks and manage stock levels.
• Maintain compliance with schedules through equipment calibration and monitoring.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Experience in Organic Chemistry or Analytical Laboratory

Tools

Analytical Equipment

GxP Environment Knowledge

Job description

Sai Life Sciences is the fastest growing Indian Contract Research & Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO). It works with innovator biotech and pharmaceutical companies globally to accelerate their discovery, development and commercialisation of small molecules for a healthier tomorrow.

With more than 3000 staff globally, R&D facilities in Boston, Manchester & Hyderabad, and large-scale commercial manufacturing in Bidar, India, Sai today works with 18 of the top 25 pharma companies globally, as well as many leading smaller biotechs.

In 2020, the company opened its centre of excellence for process chemistry and analytical development at the Alderley Park Science Park in Manchester. The site today has >60 multi-disciplinary scientists (chemists, analysts and engineers).

This is a great opportunity to work with an expanding global organisation and work closely with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies on their most important programmes.

The role will be based in Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK and will require right to work in the UK.

The Role and Key Responsibilities

1. Support the chemistry and analytical laboratory teams in carrying out their day-to-day tasks.
2. Manage stock levels, ordering, receipt, delivery and storage of all laboratory and office consumable items.
3. Goods-in and shipping including GMP materials management.
4. Responsible for the preparation of mobile phases and calibration, qualification and monitoring of equipment for the site teams as required to maintain compliance with schedules.
5. Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
6. Key contact with the site services team and/or external contractors to arrange and manage repairs, maintenance, waste collection, glass washing, lab-coat cleaning and shipping.
7. Maintain the laboratory asset list.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience of working in, or managing, an organic chemistry or analytical laboratory.

Key attributes

1. Well organized with good planning and time management skills.
2. Good communication; both written and verbal.
3. A team player.
4. Conscientious with a can-do attitude with good attention to detail.
5. Experience in the use of IT packages such as Microsoft Office.
6. Some experience of working in a GxP environment would be beneficial but not essential.

The Offer

A competitive Salary and Benefits package including company pension, health and life insurance, 25 days holiday per year and enhanced family leave.

Work in a state-of-the-art facility on one of the country's leading Biotech & Life Science Parks.

Full or Part-time role with flexible working hours (Approx. 25-40 hours per week) and conditions to suit the right candidate.

Next steps

Please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with details of the role that you are applying for.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please note that Sai Life Sciences Ltd is unable to sponsor the visas for any candidates for the above role.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing