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Job summary

A leading company in the immunotherapy sector is seeking a proactive Lab Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations at their cutting-edge research facility. This pivotal role involves managing health and safety compliance, lab logistics, and documentation processes to ensure a seamless operational workflow. Ideal candidates will bring experience from a biotech environment, a strong grasp of safety protocols, and excellent organizational skills. If you're ready to make an impact in advancing life-changing therapies, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a biotech or life sciences lab.
  • Strong understanding of UK lab legislation and biosafety.
  • Familiarity with GMP/GxP practices preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact for lab health and safety operations.
  • Lead day-to-day lab logistics and inventory management.
  • Draft and maintain SOPs and safety documentation.

Skills

Health & Safety Management
Inventory Management
Documentation Compliance
Communication
Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Life Science

Tools

Digital Lab Systems (LIMS, ELNs)

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? Lab Operations Manager – Cell Therapy background.

Location: Oxford, UK

? The Opportunity

We’re seeking a proactive Lab Operations Manager to support a cutting-edge immunotherapy research lab working at the forefront of cell-based treatments. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and compliant running of laboratory operations in a fast-paced biotech setting.

You’ll be the backbone of our lab—overseeing equipment, consumables, safety practices, and compliance—freeing our scientists to focus on driving forward potentially life-changing therapies.

? Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

  • Act as the primary contact for lab health and safety operations.
  • Maintain up-to-date risk assessments, COSHH records, and biosafety documentation.

Lab Operations

  • Lead day-to-day lab logistics: inventory, consumables, and maintenance.
  • Oversee equipment calibration, servicing, and troubleshooting.
  • Manage waste disposal (biological, chemical, clinical) in line with regulations.
  • Liaise with external suppliers, service engineers, and contractors.
  • Coordinate access for maintenance, installation, and emergency works.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Draft and maintain SOPs, lab manuals, and safety documentation.
  • Support audit readiness and uphold best practices aligned with GMP/GxP standards.

About You

  • Previous experience in a biotech, immunotherapy, or life sciences lab environment.
  • Strong understanding of biosafety protocols and UK lab legislation.
  • Confident managing equipment, inventory, and contractor relationships.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving, and regulated setting.

? Preferred Qualifications

  • BSc (or equivalent experience) in a life science or related field.
  • Familiarity with GMP/GxP practices in a lab setting.
  • NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification (preferred).
  • Experience with digital lab systems (LIMS, ELNs, inventory software).

? Why This Role Matters

This is not just an operations job—it’s a chance to be part of a team tackling some of the most complex challenges in modern medicine. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, safeguard scientific integrity, and help drive progress in immunotherapy, we want to hear from you.

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