Laboratory Manager - London

Verto Education; London; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a Laboratory Manager to enhance the learning experience of students in chemistry and biology courses. This role involves preparing laboratory materials, managing equipment, and leading engaging lab sessions. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in academic laboratories. Join a transformative team dedicated to making higher education accessible and impactful, while fostering a safe and organized laboratory environment for students to thrive.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of lab experience in academic or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage laboratory materials for chemistry and biology courses.
• Lead lab sessions and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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Verto is on a mission to provide the best possible start to college. We do this by making travel and experiential education foundational to every student's higher education journey. Our participants begin college in one of 5 Verto global locations, before seamlessly transferring to one of over 50 partner universities in the United States. While completing their studies abroad with Verto, participants become more mature, empathetic global citizens who have a greater sense of purpose and direction for their lives.

At Verto, we're creating a different model. We're driving the costs down and acceptance rates up. We connect students to the world and give them a chance to discover who they are before asking them to choose a major. We're out to build a transformational company that makes higher education more accessible and impactful. We are backed by First Round Capital and other top VCs.

Verto Education provides immersive learning and experiential education for first and second year U.S. college students. Students earn college credits and a pathway to postsecondary education through Verto's Academic Provider, the University of New Haven (Connecticut, USA). Verto is on a mission to help change higher education in positive, student-focused ways, creating new pathways to help students access college.

The Role

Are you experienced in laboratory procedures and protocols? Do you have a strong understanding of handling laboratory glassware and equipment with care and precision? Are you confident in managing laboratory stock, preparing practical experiments, and leading lab sessions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager to support the successful delivery of our General Chemistry, Biology, and Physics courses. This key role will work closely with course lecturers to prepare, manage, and deliver laboratory sessions, ensuring a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment for students.

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for preparing laboratory materials in advance, ensuring all equipment and consumables are available for each session, maintaining the cleanliness and proper functioning of the laboratory, and leading the Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions directly with students.

Your laboratory skills, attention to detail, and commitment to student learning will be essential to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of our laboratory-based courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and washing laboratory glassware and equipment (e.g., large vessels, beakers, stirrers).
• Preparing, organizing, and distributing materials, glassware, and equipment for each laboratory session.
• Receiving and managing material shipments for laboratory use.
• Supporting the maintenance and cleanliness of laboratory equipment and spaces.
• Delivering laboratory sessions to students in introductory chemistry and biology courses.
• Providing ad hoc assistance to students during laboratory sessions.
• Co-developing laboratory protocols and risk assessments with teaching staff.
• Ensure all laboratory safety protocols are followed by students during laboratory sessions.
• Ensure alignment with course learning objectives, student skill development and align with lab goals.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Kadan's laboratory and ensure the Verto lab is clean and well organised.
  
  

Knowledge, skills, experience, and language requirements

• Master's degree in a Chemistry, biology or related Life Sciences discipline.
• 3-5 years of industrial or research/academic laboratory experience.
• Previous experience working with university students
• Accountable, honest, hardworking, and able to work efficiently.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet laboratory requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications.
• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment.
• English fluency (written and spoken).
• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
  
  

Location: Canary Wharf, London E14 5GX

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)

Contract Dates: July 05 – Dec 05 (5 months) (800 hours)

Compensation: £17,600 (£3,520 per month) (£22/hour)

Verto Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Verto Education's United States Entity uses E-Verify. View the E-Verify Poster and the Immigrant and Employee Rights for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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