Senior Technical Manager - Biomedical Facilities Lead

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Flexible working policies

Athena SWAN equality initiatives

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Senior Technical Manager in the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences to lead and motivate the technical team, manage research facilities, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities and staff.

You will work closely with engineers and suppliers, support researchers and students, and help maintain cutting-edge equipment and a safe, productive research environment. A strong commitment to teamwork and governance is essential.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate a technical team across research activities.
• Support staff and students to achieve research goals.
• Promote good laboratory practice and safety compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of research facilities and instruments.
• Coordinate deployment of staff across projects.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative research culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Staff mentoring

Job description

Lancaster University is seeking a Senior Technical Manager in the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences to lead and motivate the technical team, manage research facilities, and ensure safety and compliance across facilities and staff.

You will work closely with engineers and suppliers, support researchers and students, and help maintain cutting-edge equipment and a safe, productive research environment. A strong commitment to teamwork and governance is essential.