Senior Laboratory Manager Full-time NEW

Senior Laboratory Manager

An experienced candidate with a MSc or PhD with extensive laboratory based experience is sought for the post of Senior Laboratory Manager within the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science.

The candidate must have a proven track-record in cell culture, biomaterials characterisation/analysis, as well as, management experience working within a laboratory based environment. Expertise in tissue and cell culture and/or biomaterials characterisation including the use of specialised equipment (e.g. Electron microscopy, mechanical testing, contact angle, ATR-FTIR) is required. A good working knowledge of cell culture and immunohistochemistry would be highly advantageous.

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• The advert will close on 23rd August 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.

• Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: Friday 28th August 2026

• If you have any queries about the role, please contact Steven Heggie at s.heggie@ucl.ac.uk

• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Team on l.oppong@ucl.ac.uk

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Closing an advert early: In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date.

As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

The successful candidate must hold a Degree in relevant subject area, although candidates with considerable experience will be considered.

Experience of using your detailed knowledge of Health & Safety policy and procedure in a laboratory setting to manage risks and ensure compliance with current legislation

Proven experience in laboratory management in a scientific or biomedical environment.

Record of successful line management and development of staff with proven team leadership and motivational skills.

Experience in teaching and supervision of students would be advantageous.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.