Laboratory Manager
4 days ago
Hatfield
Title: Laboratory Manager Company: Life Sciences/ Medical research Location: Near Hatfield/Luton - UK - On-site/Hybrid Planet Pharma is partnered with a UK based medical research company specialising in Drug discovery and diagnostics development, Antibody engineering / humanisation and other areas. Our client is currently hiring for a Laboratory Manager to join their team, based near Hatfield. Main Responsibilities: • Oversee daily lab operations including equipment maintenance, supplies management, contractor coordination, and safety compliance., • Manage key lab services such as gas and ventilation systems, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores., • Lead and support lab refurbishments, layout planning, and infrastructure upgrades for new or existing facilities., • Act as the main point of contact for lab-related issues and emergencies (including out-of-hours response)., • Lead procurement and inventory management for lab equipment, consumables, and service contracts., • Maintain accurate records of lab assets, service agreements, and third-party vendors., • Train and onboard new staff, visitors, and contractors on lab protocols and safety procedures., • Coordinate with scientists and technical staff to schedule maintenance and resolve technical issues., • Manage lab systems, including equipment booking platforms and workflow coordination., • Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners. Main Requirements: • NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent)., • Experience in lab management within an industrial (pharma/biotech) setting., • In-depth knowledge of lab equipment, biosafety, chemical handling, and lab operational standards., • Experience overseeing lab infrastructure, service contracts, and supplier/vendor relationships., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and lab management systems., • Demonstrated experience supporting lab expansions and managing refurbishments., • Ability to manage maintenance with minimal disruption and respond flexibly to technical issues., • Strong grasp of lab compliance requirements and safety standards. Desirable • Familiarity with equipment used in high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology labs., • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Maria Tsalpatourou at ABOUT PLANET PHARMA Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
