Laboratory Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainable hygiene products sector is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations and project management. You will collaborate with the founding team to implement experimental work, manage procurement, and ensure effective lab management while contributing to innovative solutions aimed at reducing plastic pollution. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

12-month starting contract

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Access to a professional & personal coach

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in operations or laboratory work.
• Experience delivering reports to leadership.
• Structured approach to lab management with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory budget and inventory, ensuring timely stock replenishment.
• Deliver regular reports and support experimental work.
• Perform routine testing according to standardized procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Lab data analysis

Organization

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemistry or Material Science

Job description

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Laboratory Operations Manager, London (City of London)

Client:

Planet Smart

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Planet Smart

The UK alone throws out 3 billion disposable nappies, made of plastic that decompose over centuries. At Planet Smart, we believe all necessary hygiene products, like sanitary napkins and adult diapers, should remain convenient without compromising the planet.

As a start-up that just raised $500k from Silicon Valley, Planet Smart is developing new biomaterials to face the plastic pollution crisis and curb carbon emissions from this polluting industry. We are first tackling menstrual pads. More information can be found at planetsmart.co.

Your Role

As laboratory operations manager, you will work closely with the founding team and research team to manage laboratory operations, covering experimental work, project management, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: manage the laboratory budget & inventory, ensure timely stock replenishment, maintain relationships with suppliers, and assess new vendors.
• Project management & reporting: deliver regular reports, support experimental work according to project plans and priorities.
• Operations: liaise with building management/services, book equipment as needed.
• Experimental work: perform routine finished product testing following standardized procedures.

Knowledge / Experience required

• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or Material Science.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in operations, project management, scheduling, or laboratory work in a life science/chemistry setting.
• Laboratory experience, at minimum during university studies.
• Experience delivering timely reports to leadership.
• Structured and organized approach to lab management.
• Experience in lab data analysis with attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude, presenting solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, experience working in multicultural teams, fluent in English.

What we offer

• 12-month starting contract at £35-40,000 plus 12% performance bonus, with possibility to extend.
• 20 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Access to a professional & personal coach.

Location: White City, London (on-site presence required).