Microbiology Lab Manager

Tech4Good Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech4Good Recruitment is seeking a Microbiology Lab Manager in Northampton to lead a small microbiology team and ensure high-quality testing in a fast-paced contract lab. You will be hands-on, stepping into laboratory activities as needed and driving efficient workflows.

The role balances people leadership with practical lab work across environmental testing and medical devices, providing opportunities to shape team performance and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a laboratory team in a microbiology setting.
• Strong practical microbiology lab skills and bench experience.
• Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced contract lab.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a small team, overseeing day-to-day laboratory activity.
• Ensure microbiology testing across environmental and medical device work is delivered effectively.
• Remain hands-on within the laboratory and support the team directly when needed.

Skills

People management

Microbiology background

Hands-on adaptability

Job description

About The Company

A fast-paced contract testing laboratory delivering microbiology services across environmental testing and medical devices. The team works in a hands‑on environment where quality, pace and reliable delivery are central to the service.

Microbiology Lab Manager

Why This Role Matters

You’ll lead a small microbiology team, ensuring the laboratory delivers high-quality testing while creating a supportive, accountable and effective working environment.

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership role managing the day‑to‑day microbiology laboratory. You’ll lead the team, keep work moving in a fast‑paced environment and step into practical laboratory activities when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a small team of people, overseeing day‑to‑day laboratory activity and workload.
• Ensure microbiology testing across environmental and medical device work is delivered effectively in a fast‑paced contract testing environment.
• Remain hands‑on within the laboratory, supporting the team directly and stepping into operational work when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous people management experience, with the confidence to lead and develop a laboratory team.
• A strong microbiology background with practical laboratory experience.
• A hands‑on, adaptable approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s On Offer

• A leadership role with responsibility for an established of a small microbiology team.
• The opportunity to combine people leadership with hands‑on laboratory work across environmental testing and medical devices.

Location: Northampton | Salary: £45000 - £55000 per year | Job type: Permanent