Laboratory Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in immunotherapy research is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager in Warrington. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of a cutting-edge lab, overseeing compliance, managing inventory, and maintaining safety standards. Join us in contributing to groundbreaking medical research and advancing cell-based treatments.

Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, immunotherapy, or life sciences lab environment.
• Strong understanding of UK lab legislation.
• Experience managing equipment and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for lab health and safety operations.
• Manage daily lab logistics and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and support audit readiness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Biosafety protocols

Education

BSc in life science

Tools

Digital lab systems (LIMS, ELNs)

Job description

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Laboratory Operations Manager, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Northreach

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

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

You will oversee equipment, consumables, safety practices, and compliance, enabling scientists to focus on developing potentially life-changing therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

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

Lab Operations

• Manage daily lab logistics: inventory, consumables, and maintenance.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing, and troubleshooting.
• Manage waste disposal (biological, chemical, clinical) in compliance 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 GMP/GxP standards.

About You

• Experience in a biotech, immunotherapy, or life sciences lab environment.
• Strong understanding of biosafety protocols and UK lab legislation.
• Experience managing equipment, inventory, and contractor relationships.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, regulated setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in a life science or related field.
• Knowledge of GMP/GxP practices.
• Safety certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH (preferred).
• Experience with digital lab systems (LIMS, ELNs, inventory software).

Why This Role Matters

This is more than operations—it’s a chance to contribute to groundbreaking medical research. If you're eager to safeguard scientific integrity and advance immunotherapy, we want to hear from you.