Senior Laboratory Equipment Specialist

CK Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology client is seeking a Senior Laboratory Equipment Specialist to coordinate laboratory services and project delivery. This permanent role, based in Abingdon near Oxford, requires expertise in asset lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in life science or a related field, with project management skills and experience in laboratory environments. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 is offered for this onsite position.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in life science, science or equivalent.
• Experience in Scientific Services provision and Asset Management processes.
• Understanding of UK regulations and experience working in an accredited/regulatory lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the asset lifecycle from planning through installation.
• Manage and maintain a master inventory of laboratory equipment.
• Oversee decontamination, recycling, and installation of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Scientific Services Provision

Asset Management Processes

Project Management

LEAN Sigma Implementation

Vendor Management

Education

Degree in Life Science or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Laboratory Equipment Specialist

CK Group are seeking a Senior Laboratory Equipment Specialist to join a Biotechnology client who provide device asset management services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science sectors. This is a permanent role and will be fully onsite in Abingdon (near Oxford).

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Leader, this role will support the laboratory services and project delivery at our clients site, collaborating with operations, engineering functions, and customer stakeholders.

Salary

£50,000 - £65,000

Responsibilities

• Asset Life Cycle - Lab Services Project coordinator for Lab refits (equipment install support, lab mods and CAPEX etc.)
• Support the planning and delivery of asset installation, commissioning, relocation, and decommissioning activities, ensuring alignment with key projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate all aspects of the asset lifecycle, from initial planning through installation, operation, and end-of-life.
• Oversee and manage specific laboratory services projects (including implementation of new processes/systems).
• Prepare laboratory spaces to ensure site readiness for equipment installation activities.
• Manage and maintain a master inventory of laboratory equipment, spare parts, and consumables.
• Oversee the decontamination, decommissioning, packing, relocation, recommissioning, and installation of laboratory equipment and systems, including HPLC systems, mass spectrometers, centrifuges, incubators.
• Mentor technicians and oversee third party contractor visitors

Your Background

• Degree qualified in life science, science or equivalent.
• Experience in Scientific Services provision and Asset Management processes.
• Understanding of UK regulations and experience working in an accredited/ regulated lab environment.
• Experience in managing external vendors and suppliers.
• Project management experience - implementing LEAN Sigma within a lab setting.
• Awareness of general decommissioning and recommissioning requirements for laboratory equipment.