Biochemistry Department Laboratories Manager

About the Role Queen Mary University of London is seeking a Biochemistry Department Laboratories Manager to join the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS). This is an exciting opportunity to join the technical team within a dynamic and research-intensive department. The postholder will provide effective laboratory management and hands-on technical support across a diverse range of research activities, including management of our CL2 Tissue Culture Facility. The role includes line management of a team of technical professionals, providing leadership and operational oversight to support the delivery of high-quality technical services. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety and regulatory compliance, while contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for staff and students. About You You will be educated to degree level, or possess equivalent experience, with a background in the biochemical sciences or a related discipline. You will have substantial experience working in a laboratory environment, a strong understanding of research support requirements, and experience of line managing and/or supervising technical staff. You will be an effective communicator with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical services. Experience of managing CL2 microbiology and/or tissue culture laboratories would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional seeking a leadership role within a collaborative and supportive technical community. About the School We are a large and dynamic academic unit within the Faculty of Science and Engineering with a strong multi-disciplinary focus on teaching and research. The school has well-established links with industry, offering students a stimulating and supportive learning experience. In addition, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are heard and respected, as recognised by a departmental-level Silver Athena SWAN Award. About Queen Mary At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form. Benefits We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.