Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Laboratory Manager at Peak Proteins

Peak Proteins Ltd, Alderley Park , United Kingdom

Application deadline: 07 Jul 2021

We are currently looking for a Laboratory Manager to join our rapidly growing team.

Peak Proteins is a vibrant contract research organisation that provides research services to clients globally. These services include the engineering of tailored proteins for a variety of different end-uses such as biochemical screening, biophysics, diagnostics and biologics drug discovery. In addition, we perform protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography and provide a protein mass spectrometry service. Our passion is to provide clients with the protein-related tools and information they need to successfully progress their projects.

The role will be wide-ranging and involve a number of key activities such as:

• Operational management of a number of laboratories which includes external contracts and suppliers, procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables and dealing with all deliveries.
• Acting as a key point of contact to address needs as they occur for all laboratory staff as well as external visitors.
• Management of key laboratory equipment including service contracts
• Implementation of Safety, Health and Environmental procedures across the business • Maintenance and development of waste management systems and processes
• Project Management of laboratory moves
• Shipping of samples on dry ice globally
• Ensuring liquid nitrogen and CO2 supplies are always available
• Induction of new starters and students into Laboratory Management processes, systems and equipment
• Key contact for emergency call outs, for example, for freezers

To be successful in this role, you should have the drive to deliver a quality service that supports the laboratory staff and senior management team. You must have strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, be good at communicating with people and enjoy working in a team. To be considered, you should have at least a BSc in a relevant science degree and have experience of working in a bioscience laboratory. Prior experience of project/lab management and SHE would also be desirable.

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