R&D Operations Manager

ADLIB; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nature-led company in the heart of London is looking for a proactive Laboratory Operations & Safety Manager. This role is pivotal in maintaining safety standards and managing lab operations effectively. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of lab management experience, a scientific degree, and excellent organizational skills. You'll be part of an innovative R&D team, driving efficiency and compliance in a collaborative environment. Excellent benefits include 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and a competitive salary.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Competitive salary

Innovative R&D environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in lab management or operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and workflows.
• Familiarity with data management and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety management and compliance.
• Oversee lab operations and equipment maintenance.
• Manage procurement for consumables and major CapEx.
• Implement information and data management systems.

Skills

Lab management

Safety standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data management

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Biohm is a multi‑award‑winning nature‑led company that is harmonising natural and cultural systems through the development and scaling of regenerative solutions and products. Leaning on 14 billion years of evolutionary intelligence, Biohm’s ground‑breaking proprietary innovations include a carbon‑negative building insulation that regenerates local ecosystems and economies, cocktails of fungi and bacteria that consume plastics and toxins, and a platform that combines the wisdom of nature, humanity, and artificial intelligence to solve the worlds most wicked problems.

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Laboratory Operations & Safety Manager to oversee the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our research and development facilities. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining robust laboratory infrastructure, managing procurement processes, and enabling effective information, knowledge, and data management across R&D teams. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, systems‑minded, and comfortable coordinating across scientific, operational, and commercial functions.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead health & safety management, audits, and compliance.
• Oversee lab operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
• Manage procurement for consumables and major CapEx items.
• Implement robust information and data management systems.
• Support multidisciplinary teams with streamlined processes and documentation.

What experience you’ll need to apply:

• 5+ years in lab management or operations.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, workflows, and procurement.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with data management and documentation practices.

What you’ll get in return for your experience:

• Be part of a forward‑thinking R&D team.
• Drive innovation in laboratory operations.
• Work in a collaborative, process‑driven environment.
• Excellent benefits including 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive salary.

Please note this is an initial 18 months fixed term contract with a view to a permanent role long term.

What’s next:

Apply to this advert and our recruitment partner, Roy Bennett at ADLIB will be in touch if your skills look a good fit.