Laboratory Manager (interim post)

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute recherche un Lab Manager par intérim à temps plein. Le candidat idéal sera responsable de la gestion des opérations de laboratoire, y compris la sécurité et le support technique, tout en soutenant la recherche et l'innovation. Une large gamme de bénéfices est offerte, incluant des jours de congé généreux et un plan de retraite.

Benefits

41 jours de congés

Pension à prestations définies

Programme de réduction pour le vélo

Crèche sur site

Salle de sport sur place

Congés maternité/paternité améliorés

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Assurance médicale à prix réduit

Qualifications

• Expérience professionnelle équivalente acceptable.
• Gestion d'une équipe de techniciens.
• Responsabilité de la sécurité du personnel et des visiteurs.

Responsibilities

• Superviser le support technique, les installations et la santé et sécurité.
• Assurer la conformité avec les protocoles de sécurité et gérer les budgets.
• Favoriser une culture technique collaborative.

Skills

Gestion de laboratoire

Sécurité

Collaboration

Education

Diplôme en sciences biologiques, physiques ou matériaux

Job description

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a full-time interim Laboratory Manager. The position is funded until September, with hours per week to be specified. The Laboratory Manager will play a key role in achieving the teaching and research strategy of the Institute, including facilitating academic research and innovation, achieving sustainability targets, and developing a positive technical staffing culture. Key responsibilities include overseeing technical support, facilities, health and safety, chemical stores, and equipment maintenance. The role also involves ensuring compliance with safety protocols, managing budgets, contributing to timetabling, and fostering a collaborative technical culture. The postholder will work closely with academic staff, students, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and safe lab operations. For queries, please contact Kevin Macdonald.

About you

The successful candidate will have a degree in biological, physical, or material sciences or equivalent professional experience. The appointee will line manage a team of technicians and be responsible for the safety of staff, students, and visitors within the laboratory areas of the Institute. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the sector and at UCL, including but not limited to non-graduates, disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQ+ community members, and people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance program: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance