Laboratory Manager

Our client, a higher education institute, is looking for a Laboratory Manager who will hold an overall responsibility for the strategic planning, safety compliance, and operational effectiveness of our laboratory facilities. This role leads the management of all laboratory resources and services to support education, research, and institutional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and enforcement of EH&S policies, ensuring full compliance with local and international safety standards.
• Strategically manage laboratory operations, including session planning, asset management, and quality assurance of lab-based teaching and research.
• Oversee procurement strategy, budgeting, and vendor relations to ensure cost-effective and timely resource acquisition.
• Evaluate laboratory facilities and activities, identifying improvements, managing change implementation, and enhancing service delivery.
• Supervise and guide lab personnel, including the Laboratory Coordinator, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for space coordination, logistics, and institutional planning.
• Support curriculum delivery by working with academic staff to ensure lab components are well-integrated and pedagogically effective.
• Lead the coordination of lab-based events, research projects, and international programmes, including ERASMUS+ and partnership programmes.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives related to digital resources, sustainability, and institutional development.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a scientific field,
• Extensive experience in laboratory management, health & safety, and operational leadership.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional projects, and drive continuous improvement.
• First Aid certification ; additional EH&S certifications are an asset.