Laboratory Manager

Entrust is partnered with a small biotech focused on developing a new generation of Active Biologics to treat inflammatory conditions. They are an ambitious spinout from a leading university, aiming to address the global need to make effective treatments available for millions of patients. Their novel technology is poised to address inherent limitations of the current blockbuster class of Biologic drugs.

Their vision is to make high-end biotech pharmaceuticals much more accessible to patients than current blockbusters. If you aspire not only to be at the core of biotech innovation but also to tackle the global problem of high-cost medicine, this is a rare opportunity to join a highly dynamic team.

Summary

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Location: Fife, Scotland

Salary: circa £35,000 - £40,000 + company shares, performance based bonus, relocation package + more

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Job Description

Lab Infrastructure Set-up and Maintenance:

• Coordinate installment and maintenance of specialized equipment (sterile and chemical hoods, ultracentrifuges, freezers, etc).
• Coordinate with external providers to organize estate services (gas delivery, waste disposal).
• Calibration and use of day-to-day equipment, receiving and unpacking deliveries, equipment maintenance.
• Organize gas and liquid nitrogen resupply, arranging appropriate storage and disposal of biological and chemical materials.

Lab Management:

• Ensure work proceeds in accordance with applicable legislation (chemicals, biological material, fire hazard etc).
• Coordinate equipment servicing, maintain records, procure and keep records of consumables and stock.
• Perform laboratory inductions, provide training, liaise with external service providers.

Establishment and Management of LIMS

Managing SOP and Quality Control:

• Document SOPs including purchase requisition systems.
• Ensure adequacy of record keeping, adherence to Health and Safety requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Biomedical subject or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3- 5 years operational lab management.
• Ability to draft, review, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedure documents.
• Ability to assess Laboratory Health and Safety requirements, including relevant guidelines and legal frameworks regulating biomedical work in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills required for lab inductions, coordination of lab member activities, and lab operation, as well as connecting with external providers.

Locations

The business is located in a thriving biotech hub set in a fantastic environment. You'll find multiple beaches just a short distance away, and housing is very affordable, even within the catchment areas of top-performing independent and state schools. The area offers a wealth of childcare providers.

Situated in a large university town, the location boasts a multicultural atmosphere with vibrant nightlife, an award-winning theater, and an array of museums. Transport connections are excellent: the stunning Scottish Highlands are just a 45-minute drive away, and a major city with cultural attractions and global airport connectivity is only an hour away by train. Direct rail links also provide easy access to other major cities.

Additional Benefits

• Relocation allowance.
• Transport / Parking: Free on-site parking (or free car park pass).
• Holiday: 24 days plus public holidays.
• Maternity Leave: after 1 year of employment.
• Company options after a qualifying period of employment.
• Company bonus scheme entitlement after completion of a qualifying probation period.
• Pension scheme: Employer contributions into a personal private pension plan as a percentage of income

For more information, please contact Kellie Saul by emailing your CV and cover letter to Kellie@entrust.com