The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a highly-skilled and motivated Laboratory Services Manager to join our team in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you'll take responsibility for managing a team of Laboratory Managers and Technicians. You'll ensure the effective operation of multidisciplinary laboratories, playing a key role in enabling cutting-edge science across various therapeutic areas.
This role will be a full-time permanent position based in a brand-new facility at the customer site - The Discovery Centre, Bio-Medical Campus in Cambridge. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as a bonus, pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an additional day off for your birthday.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, core hours
The Team
You'll be part of a team of four highly-skilled Laboratory Services Managers, each responsible for different areas of the services. You'll manage a team of Laboratory Managers, Service Lead, and Laboratory Technicians, based in tissue culture laboratories. You'll mentor and lead 24 associates, with 14 reporting directly to the Service Lead. You'll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.
What we're looking for
* Education: A degree in a science-related discipline or equivalent experience/familiarity with laboratory environments, scientific processes, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GxP, SHE requirements) is preferable.
* Experience:
o Proven experience in managing teams, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, but we will also consider applicants from other manufacturing backgrounds.
o Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
o Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, particularly under time pressure.
o Experience in managing operational service delivery, driving efficiency, and improving outcomes.
o Proficient in data analysis and reporting, particularly using Microsoft Excel and IT systems.
o Strong understanding of health and safety compliance, including COSHH and risk assessments.
How you'll thrive and create an impact
* Lead and develop a team of associates across multiple laboratory spaces, ensuring effective performance and staff growth.
* Ensure smooth service delivery, maintain strong customer relationships, and drive improvements in operational effectiveness.
* Oversee Health and Safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to COSHH regulations.
* Manage performance issues, conduct reviews, and provide KPI reports to track and improve operations.
* Provide operational support on projects, identify process improvements, and drive innovation, cost-savings, and sustainability initiatives.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes like these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills, and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions sets science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr