About the role
The IMD wishes to appoint a Laboratories Manager who will play a key role in achieving the teaching and research vision and strategy of IMD across both Bloomsbury and UCL East campus, managing all labs across both sites. The post holder will be responsible for the management of all facilities including storage and preparation areas (chemical and consumables) health and safety and equipment maintenance training.
The post holder will line manage a team of technicians and coordinate with the general Wet Lab Manager of UCL East facilities including the pop-up lab at Stratford.
Additionally ,the appointed person will also be responsible for the safety of staff, students and visitors across both Bloomsbury & UCL East campus. Time spent at each Campus will be agreed in conjunction with the line manager and some flexibility will be required.
About you
The successful application will be educated to degree level, preferably in an Engineering or Science subject, or equivalent professional experience and have substantial experience managing a chemical laboratory along with managing a team of technical staff.
The applicant will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently with minimum supervision and be able to interact positively with colleagues and various stakeholders.
The applicant should have experience in managing hazardous waste, both chemical and biochemical and experience in operating different equipment types.
What we offer
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