Laboratory Manager

QinetiQ

Farnborough, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; benefits: matched contribution...
On-site
Laboratory operations oversight
Health & safety governance
Equipment maintenance schedules
The Laboratory Manager will ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality operation of specialist laboratories and facilities, enabling world-class research and technology development

Job Summary

  • The Laboratory Manager will ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality operation of specialist laboratories and facilities, enabling world-class research and technology development.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, compliant and well-organised working environment, coordinating day-to-day operations, and managing equipment calibration and maintenance.
  • QinetiQ offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a matched contribution pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and various insurance options.

Matching Summary

The Laboratory Manager will ensure the safe, efficient and high-quality operation of specialist laboratories and facilities, enabling world-class research and technology development.

Salary

Competitive Salary; Benefits: Matched contribution pension scheme, life assurance, generous holiday allowance, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Employee discount portal, Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • laboratory operations oversight
  • Health & Safety governance
  • equipment maintenance schedules
  • stakeholder engagement skills
  • hazard management and risk assessments

Nice-to-have

  • engineering or allied science background
  • willingness to learn
  • collaboration and open communication

Key Requirements

  • Experience managing laboratories or technical facilities
  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, governance, and security
  • Engineering or allied science discipline background
  • City & Guilds, BTEC or Foundation Degree (or equivalent)
  • IOSH/NEBOSH, Risk Assessment or COSHH-related training

Work Rights

Eligible for SC clearance

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