Laboratory Manager

Talentmark; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Employer-matched pension scheme

Company social events

Training and professional development

Flexible working hours

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Talentmark is partnering with an innovative biotechnology organisation in Oxford to recruit an experienced Laboratory Manager. You will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-equipped environment that enables scientific teams to deliver their research and development programmes.

You will take ownership of laboratory operations, health and safety, biosafety, quality systems and equipment management, working closely with scientific and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences with industry experience in biotech or related field.
• Proven laboratory management experience in regulated research environments.
• Understanding of GCLP, COSHH and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, inductions, procedures and sample storage.
• Lead health and safety, biosafety, risk assessments and COSHH compliance.
• Maintain quality systems, SOPs, laboratory records and GCLP-aligned processes.
• Support audits, inspections, deviations and CAPAs.
• Oversee equipment servicing, calibration, maintenance and asset management.
• Manage procurement, stock levels, supplier relationships and laboratory budgets.
• Ensure facilities remain safe and operational.

Skills

Laboratory management

Health and safety leadership

COSHH knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Degree in life sciences

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Inventory systems

Job description

Laboratory Manager

Location: Oxford | On-site

Talentmark is partnering with an innovative biotechnology organisation in Oxford to recruit an experienced Laboratory Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-equipped environment that enables scientific teams to deliver their research and development programmes. You will take ownership of laboratory operations, health and safety, biosafety, quality systems and complaince, equipment management and procurement, working closely with scientific and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, inductions, procedures and sample storage.
• Lead laboratory health and safety, biosafety, risk assessments and COSHH compliance.
• Maintain quality systems, SOPs, laboratory records and GCLP-aligned processes.
• Support audits, inspections, deviations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee equipment servicing, calibration, maintenance and asset management.
• Manage procurement, stock levels, supplier relationships and laboratory budgets.
• Ensure facilities remain safe and operational.

Your Background:

• A degree in life sciences with industry experience in biotechnology, oncology or virology.
• Proven laboratory management experience, ideally in biotechnology regulated research environment.
• Understanding of GCLP principles, laboratory quality systems and COSHH.
• Experience with LIMS, electronic laboratory notebooks or inventory systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.

Desirable:

• IOSH or another relevant health and safety qualification.
• Knowledge of the Human Tissue Act.
• Experience with e-procurement platforms, such as Amici.
• Project management experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance.
• Flexible working hours within an on-site role.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employer-matched pension scheme.
• Company social events, training and professional development.

Why Join:

This is an opportunity to take ownership of laboratory operations in a growing biotechnology environment, playing a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance while supporting innovative scientific research.