R&D Laboratory Coordinator

Abbott Laboratories; Witney; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Canteen

Flexible benefits

Community outreach programs

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Witney is seeking an R&D Laboratory Coordinator to lead the Sensor Test Laboratory and support pivotal product testing. You will oversee equipment, materials, and personnel to enable timely, compliant testing and help introduce new sensor technologies.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a laboratory setting, with strong communication and people management skills, plus an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a laboratory team.
• Strong communication, organisational and people management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D Sensor Test Laboratory Team with daily direction.
• Coordinate operation of the R&D Test Laboratories and scheduling.
• Take a lead role in laboratory quality, compliance, and EHS initiatives.
• Ensure all laboratory work follows operating procedures and test protocols.
• Liaise with cross-functional groups to achieve objectives and resolve investigations.
• Work with R&D project teams during studies and product development.
• Provide detailed project information to the Laboratory Lead and technical functions.
• Review laboratory methods for continuous improvement while maintaining standards.
• Act as SME for R&D Sensor Laboratory equipment, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Organisation

Job description

R&D Laboratory Coordinator

Location: Witney

Grow your career and help shape the future of diabetes care technology.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. Joining us, you can shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.

With a diverse global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

As the world leader in glucose monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our product portfolio includes FreeStyle Libre, a system that is revolutionising how people with diabetes around the world monitor their glucose levels. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people's lives.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an R&D Laboratory Coordinator to join our Research and Development team, providing pivotal leadership to support the Company's future growth.

The R&D Laboratory Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the R&D Sensor Test Laboratories and leading the Laboratory Team, ensuring that the equipment, materials, and personnel required to deliver business-critical product testing and support new project introductions are available and effectively managed.

Due to the evolving product pipeline and the introduction of new sensor technologies, this role requires a high degree of adaptability and the ability to quickly develop expertise in new and complex testing techniques and instrumentation. The R&D Laboratory Coordinator will actively manage sensor testing activities and collaborate with R&D Scientists and Engineers on product development projects.

As a subject matter expert across multiple laboratory processes, including quality, compliance, equipment maintenance, and calibration, the role will ensure that laboratory operations are conducted efficiently and in accordance with established standards. The R&D Laboratory Coordinator will maintain the laboratories in a compliant and audit-ready state, ensuring that equipment, facilities, and processes remain operational, fit for purpose, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of the business.

The role will provide leadership for R&D sensor-based studies, supporting study design, test execution, and procedure development, while working closely with cross-functional teams involved in product development activities.

In addition, the R&D Laboratory Coordinator will provide day-to-day leadership for the Sensor Laboratory team, driving performance, developing capability, and fostering a safe, collaborative, and compliant environment that supports the successful delivery of R&D objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D Sensor Test Laboratory Team, providing day-to-day direction and support.
• Coordinate the daily operation of the R&D Test Laboratories, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and oversight of laboratory scheduling activities.
• Take a lead role in laboratory quality, compliance, and EHS initiatives.
• Ensure all laboratory work is conducted in accordance with approved operating procedures and test protocols.
• Liaise with other functional groups across the site to achieve objectives and resolve investigations in a timely manner.
• Work closely with R&D project teams during the execution of business-critical studies within the R&D test laboratories.
• Provide complex and detailed project information and feedback to the R&D Laboratory Lead and other technical functions within the department.
• Review laboratory test methods and processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Act as the subject matter expert for R&D Sensor Laboratory equipment, procedures, and processes.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to join a team at the forefront of diabetes care innovation and work within a modern, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment.

You will have experience in a leadership role within a laboratory environment, together with strong communication, organisational, and people management skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and delivering results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What Abbott Offers

Abbott offers a benefits platform that provides security to you and your family. As you’d expect from an innovative global health care company, we offer a competitive range of benefits including excellent salaries, a class-leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidized canteen and a flexible benefits scheme.

Here at Witney, we also like to help our employees live life to the fullest, and therefore we offer a range of optional initiatives for you to get involved in, including local community STEM outreach, yoga and more!