Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager

Avantor

Slough, United Kingdom

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON A TYPICAL DAY?

• Manage operations across Building 216 laboratories in Slough, serving as the primary contact for scientists on materials flow, facilities maintenance, equipment availability and process optimisation.
• Maintain laboratory operational efficiency by coordinating with facility maintenance suppliers and equipment maintenance teams with minimal disruption.
• Identify equipment for disposal or storage and assessing lab space for optimised ways of working.
• Contribute to new equipment procurement, assisting impact analysis with HSE&W, IT and Facilities and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of UK Research equipment.
• Act as an in-the-lab point of contact for the integration of new equipment/move of equipment.
• Support scientists with equipment maintenance schedules and Maintenance Portal’ updates.
• Work with scientists and local teams to support the purchase, storage and tracking of biological samples, including assisting with sample audits.
• Liaise with scientists, providing help in the processing of material shipments.
• Provide on-the-ground logistics assistance in preparation for a site move to Windlesham (lab supply and samples).
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on equipment, change management and optimising people processes.
• The role will be a mix of in and around the Labs and/or sat at a desk.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT AVANTOR?

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

Experience:

• Previous experience at a senior laboratory technician level or above in a multi-disciplinary laboratory environment.
• Proven ability to partner with other teams and suppliers, delivering results in a matrix environment.
• Experience managing multiple internal and external partners/stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills and a collaborative work style.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements and GxP regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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