Laboratory Services Manager

Avantor; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Laboratory Services Manager in Slough to lead a dedicated lab support team. The role involves overseeing critical laboratory services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence, while collaborating with internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates are organized leaders with strong lab operations knowledge, ready to drive science forward in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health care allowance

Increased holiday package

Robust pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or coordinating technical or operational support teams.
• Strong understanding of laboratory environments and SOPs.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the lab support team and oversee essential services.
• Lead SOPs and ensure smooth operational continuity.
• Monitor service KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

The Opportunity:

Laboratory Services Manager
Location: Slough | Full-Time | Permanent

Be the Force Behind the Science
Are you an organized, detail-driven leader with a passion for lab operations? At Avantor, we’re looking for a Laboratory Services Manager to take the reins of our essential lab support team.

About the Role
You’ll lead a team of five Laboratory Technicians and oversee a suite of essential services including clinical waste collection, glassware maintenance, autoclaving, pipette calibration clinics, equipment cleaning, mycoplasma testing, and cold storage maintenance. Your leadership ensures labs stay functional, safe, and efficient—empowering our researchers to focus on breakthrough discoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Line management and daily coordination of the lab support team

• Oversee services such as glass wash, waste removal, and equipment cleaning

• Lead SOP`s and other documentation such as Risk assessments, COSH assessments developments and ensure smooth operational continuity

• Monitor service KPIs, support root cause analysis, and implement improvements, other ad hoc task around the lab

• Guarantee data accuracy and compliance across services

• Drive adherence to health & safety protocols and site regulations

• Collaborate with Logistics and On-Site Services Managers for operational coverage and continuous improvement

• Perform cost-saving analysis and provide regular data-driven insights

• Track service performance, respond to last-minute requests, and ensure scope fulfillment

• Act as the primary point of contact for Laboratory Services with all internal stakeholders

• Utilize digital tools to manage workload, resources, and timelines

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading or coordinating technical or operational support teams

• Strong understanding of laboratory environments, SOPs, and compliance standards

• Excellent communication and people management skills

• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset

• Confidence working with internal stakeholders, facilities, and site managers

• Skilled in using systems for scheduling, tracking KPIs, and resource planning

Why Join Us?
Health care allowance to keep you thriving
️ Increased holiday package to rest and recharge
Robust pension scheme for long-term peace of mind
Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth

If you're ready to take charge of a critical support function and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced scientific environment, we’d love to hear from you

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Apply today and help drive science from behind the scenes.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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