R&D Operations Manager

ADLIB Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Laboratory Operations & Safety Manager to ensure the efficient and safe running of research facilities. The role requires over 5 years of experience in lab management, a scientific degree, and familiarity with safety standards. You will oversee lab operations and procurement while implementing stringent data management systems. In return, enjoy excellent benefits including 28 days holiday and competitive salary in a collaborative R&D environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Drive innovation in laboratory operations

Collaborative, process-driven environment

Excellent benefits

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, audits, and compliance.
• Oversee lab operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
• Manage procurement for consumables and major CapEx items.
• Implement information and data management systems.

Skills

Lab management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

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, Biohms 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.

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.

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