Laboratory Operations Leader | Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Avantor; Slough; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Avantor in Slough seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational improvements across the site. The role leads projects, supports expansions, and helps set up new laboratory spaces, partnering with scientists, facilities teams, vendors, and leadership.

The successful candidate will hold a scientific Bachelor's degree, have extensive laboratory operations experience, and excel in stakeholder management, communication, and driving results in a

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Significant experience in laboratory operations, services or support.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and lead operational projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operation of laboratory facilities to ensure safety, compliance, and productivity.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and servicing of laboratory equipment.
• Provide guidance and training to laboratory users and staff.
• Support procurement activities, including supplier quotations and vendor relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operations and user experience.
• Lead laboratory expansion, relocation, and startup activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Independent working

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

SOPs & documentation

Lab equipment maintenance tools

Descripción del empleo

Avantor in Slough seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational improvements across the site. The role leads projects, supports expansions, and helps set up new laboratory spaces, partnering with scientists, facilities teams, vendors, and leadership.

The successful candidate will hold a scientific Bachelor's degree, have extensive laboratory operations experience, and excel in stakeholder management, communication, and driving results in a