The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a motivated Laboratory Manager, to join the team based in Cambridge, UK. In this position, you’ll take ownership of operational day to day management of one/ set of laboratories. 

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 pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and additional day off for your birthday.   

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 - 17:00 

The team  

You’ll work alongside eight Laboratory Managers, who are supporting operational efficiency in laboratory, are point of contact for scientist’s queries and taking on exciting projects related to equipment, services improvement, and space planning. You’ll belong to our business department Lab and Production Services, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.  

What we’re looking for 

• Education: A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Biochemistry, or equivalent laboratory experience 

• Experience: Previous experience working at a senior laboratory technician level or above, coordinating multi-disciplinary laboratory environment 

• Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to partner with other teams and suppliers and deliver results in a matrix environment 

• Managing multiple internal and external partners/stakeholders  

• Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively 

• Knowledge of SHE requirements in a laboratory environment 

• Knowledge of GxP regulations, audit requirements and CAPAs 

• Exposure to Microsoft Office Package and SAP 

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Operational management of one or more laboratories, providing a 'single point of contact' for the scientists on a variety of subjects - materials flow, facilities maintenance, equipment availability and process optimisation activities 

• Ensuring the laboratory maintains its operational efficiency by liaising with facilities maintenance suppliers, planning maintenance schedules with minimal impact to daily operations 

• Leading on continuous improvement projects relating to equipment, policy, and people processes - striving for smooth and efficient ways of working 

• Leading on processes to investigate deviations from SLA's by root cause analysis and reporting findings accurately 

• Supporting the overall health and safety compliance strategy, PPE compliance, participating in service audits and supporting with COSH and risk assessment documentation 

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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 such as 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 set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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