Laboratory Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up focused on innovative biomaterials seeks a laboratory operations manager in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team tackling plastic pollution through the development of sustainable hygiene products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background in chemistry and practical laboratory management experience, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Benefits

12% performance bonus

20 days holidays + bank holidays

Access to professional coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in operations or laboratory setting.
• Experience delivering reports to leadership.
• Structured approach to lab management.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory budget and inventory.
• Deliver organized reports on completed work.
• Act as liaison between research team and management.

Skills

Project Management

Laboratory Work Experience

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemistry or Material Science

Job description

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, you can check out more information on this project at planetsmart.co.

Your Role

As laboratory operations manager, you will work closely with the founding team and the research team to manage both long-term and day to day laboratory operations. The role covers several areas, giving you exposure to experimental work, project management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Procurement: manage the laboratory budget & inventory and ensure timely replenishment of stock, maintain relationships with existing suppliers and assess new vendors
• Project management & reporting: Deliver regular reports on work completed in an organized manner, support the founding team in ensuring experimental work is done according to project plan and identified priorities.
• Operations: Act as liaison between the research team and the building management/services, investigate availability of and book equipment
• Experimental work: Take over routine finished product testing according to standardized procedure

Knowledge / Experience required

• BSc/MSc in Chemistry or Material Science
• At least 3 years professional experience in operations, project management, scheduling or laboratory work in life science/chemistry setting
• Laboratory work experience, at minimum during university studies
• Experience delivering timely reports to leadership
• Structured and organized way of working for overall lab management
• Experience in lab data analysis with attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude, presenting solutions rather than problems
• Excellent communication skills and 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 + bank holidays
• Access to a professional & personal coach

Location: White City, London (on-site presence for this role is necessary)