40 Laboratory Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you ready to drive the future of pharmaceutical operations from behind the scenes? Looking to be in the heart of a company where precision meets purpose?

Proclinical is seeking a Laboratory Manager to direct and manage the operations of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. This role involves ensuring the labs are safe, efficient, and fully operational while contributing to the planning and development of new facilities in Central London. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence five days a week. Initially based in Stevenage, the role will transition to new headquarters in London around .

Responsibilities:

• Head up laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, supply coordination, and safety compliance.
• Lead core laboratory services such as gas systems, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores.
• Plan and execute laboratory refurbishments, repairs, and layout designs for new facilities.
• Act as the primary contact for laboratory-related issues and respond to out-of-hours emergencies.
• Lead procurement activities, manage service contracts, and maintain inventory of lab equipment and consumables.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment service agreements and third-party vendors.
• Onboard and train staff, visitors, and contractors on laboratory protocols and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists and instrument superusers to coordinate service visits and resolve technical issues.
• Manage laboratory workflows and systems, including equipment booking platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Previous working history in laboratory management within a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment, safety standards, and operational procedures, including biosafety and chemical handling.
• Proficiency in managing lab infrastructure, service contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and laboratory management systems.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Educational background at A Level or equivalent; further qualifications in a scientific discipline are advantageous.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology techniques is a plus.
• Proven ability to support lab expansions and refurbishments while minimizing disruptions.
• Strong understanding of laboratory compliance requirements and troubleshooting complex issues.
  

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Harry Budge at

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Are you a proactive and experienced Laboratory Manager looking to make a real impact in a dynamic research environment?

Join us in supporting a team of 80+ scientists and help shape the future of our cutting-edge lab facilities — including an exciting move to brand-new labs in Central London in the coming years.

If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced setting and have a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Planet Pharma is looking for a Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy research environment supporting around 80 scientists. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining high-tech lab spaces and contributing to the development of brand-new facilities in Central London, expected to open around 2027/2028.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing all aspects of lab operations: equipment maintenance, supply chain, contractor coordination, and safety compliance.
• Overseeing core services such as gas systems, LEV, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores.
• Supporting lab refurbishments, repairs, and layout planning for new facilities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for lab-related issues, including emergency response.
• Leading procurement, managing service contracts, and maintaining inventory.
• Training and onboarding new staff, visitors, and contractors on lab protocols and safety.
• Collaborating with scientists and technical leads to coordinate service visits and resolve issues.
• Managing lab systems including equipment booking platforms.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in lab management within a pharma, biotech, or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of lab equipment, biosafety, chemical handling, and compliance standards.
• Experience managing infrastructure, service contracts, and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lab management systems.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• A Level (or equivalent) required; further qualifications in a scientific discipline are desirable.
• NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification preferred.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology labs.
• A track record of supporting lab expansions and refurbishments.
• Ability to minimize disruption during maintenance and troubleshoot complex issues.

Established for 40 years, our client is one of Europe’s leading providers of research services for molecular pathology; spatial transcriptomics and proteomics; histopathology and quantitative image analysis. Serving a global client base, the company provides GLP and GCP compliant services for preclinical and clinical studies. Based in Herefordshire, the team is friendly and passionate about working with exciting new technology and developing innovative methods and techniques.

This role would suit a laboratory operations manager looking to develop with the growth of the business into a longer term, senior opportunity.

The candidate:

• Experience of managing a busy lab environment, ideally another CRO
• Exposure to histology and immunohistochemistry
• Experience of quality management systems, ideally GLP and GCP
• Experience of managing and developing teams
• Able to communicate (in written and verbal form) clearly, confidently and expertly
• Highly motivated, confident, pro-active and able to work independently
• Able to work on site five days per week
• A science graduate with a relevant degree

The role:

• Managing the laboratory facility based in Hereford
• Supporting the Head of Molecular Pathology to manage a team of 20 scientists and technicians
• Ensuring smooth and timely delivery of client projects
• Liaison with Sponsors on technical requirements
• Participation in regulatory and Sponsor QA audits
• Ensuring compliance with GLP and GCP requirements
• Managing all operational requirements of the laboratory (with support from other team members)

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, who are actively seeking to engage a Laboratory Manager to join the company on a permanent basis.
What you will be doing:
Managing a team and all activities related to laboratory testing. Including taking action on non-conforming results of microbiological or chemical analysis.

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CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Manager to join a busy analytical laboratory at their site in Middlesbrough. This is a permanent role working Monday - Friday.

The role:

-The overall responsibility of ensuring optimum achievement of operational targets, in the most cost effective manner, consistent with safe operating practices.

- To lead the teams, set expectations with team members, create an effective and safe environment.

-Consider improvements and efficiencies to processes and procedures

- To coordinate the daily workload and to ensure the laboratory equipment and test methods are operational.

- To coordinate the Laboratory Work System to ensure adequate staffing levels on the shift pattern and weekend working requirements.

- Provide support to the Day Supervisor and Laboratory Shift Supervisors to ensure relevant

documentation and staff training has been completed to meet the daily requirements.

Your background:

-Degree/Higher National Certificate in related subject.

- Excellent leadership & communication skills

- Experience of leading large, high performing teams in similar environments.

-Detailed Knowledge of relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant chemical products

-Detailed Knowledge of relevant Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards

Are you ready to drive the future of pharmaceutical operations from behind the scenes? Looking to be in the heart of a company where precision meets purpose?

Proclinical is seeking a Laboratory Manager to direct and manage the operations of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. This role involves ensuring the labs are safe, efficient, and fully operational while contributing to the planning and development of new facilities in Central London. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence five days a week. Initially based in Stevenage, the role will transition to new headquarters in London around .

Responsibilities:

• Head up laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, supply coordination, and safety compliance.
• Lead core laboratory services such as gas systems, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores.
• Plan and execute laboratory refurbishments, repairs, and layout designs for new facilities.
• Act as the primary contact for laboratory-related issues and respond to out-of-hours emergencies.
• Lead procurement activities, manage service contracts, and maintain inventory of lab equipment and consumables.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment service agreements and third-party vendors.
• Onboard and train staff, visitors, and contractors on laboratory protocols and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists and instrument superusers to coordinate service visits and resolve technical issues.
• Manage laboratory workflows and systems, including equipment booking platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Previous working history in laboratory management within a pharmaceutical or biotech setting.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment, safety standards, and operational procedures, including biosafety and chemical handling.
• Proficiency in managing lab infrastructure, service contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and laboratory management systems.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Educational background at A Level or equivalent; further qualifications in a scientific discipline are advantageous.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology techniques is a plus.
• Proven ability to support lab expansions and refurbishments while minimizing disruptions.
• Strong understanding of laboratory compliance requirements and troubleshooting complex issues.
  

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Harry Budge at

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.

Proclinical is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Proclinical is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

By submitting this application, you confirm that you've read and understood our privacy policy, which informs you how we process and safeguard your data - -policy.

Are you a proactive and experienced Laboratory Manager looking to make a real impact in a dynamic research environment?

Join us in supporting a team of 80+ scientists and help shape the future of our cutting-edge lab facilities — including an exciting move to brand-new labs in Central London in the coming years.

If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced setting and have a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Planet Pharma is looking for a Laboratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy research environment supporting around 80 scientists. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in maintaining high-tech lab spaces and contributing to the development of brand-new facilities in Central London, expected to open around 2027/2028.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing all aspects of lab operations: equipment maintenance, supply chain, contractor coordination, and safety compliance.
• Overseeing core services such as gas systems, LEV, temperature monitoring, waste disposal, and stores.
• Supporting lab refurbishments, repairs, and layout planning for new facilities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for lab-related issues, including emergency response.
• Leading procurement, managing service contracts, and maintaining inventory.
• Training and onboarding new staff, visitors, and contractors on lab protocols and safety.
• Collaborating with scientists and technical leads to coordinate service visits and resolve issues.
• Managing lab systems including equipment booking platforms.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in lab management within a pharma, biotech, or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of lab equipment, biosafety, chemical handling, and compliance standards.
• Experience managing infrastructure, service contracts, and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and lab management systems.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

• A Level (or equivalent) required; further qualifications in a scientific discipline are desirable.
• NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification preferred.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with high-throughput screening, antibody discovery, or molecular biology labs.
• A track record of supporting lab expansions and refurbishments.
• Ability to minimize disruption during maintenance and troubleshoot complex issues.

Established for 40 years, our client is one of Europe’s leading providers of research services for molecular pathology; spatial transcriptomics and proteomics; histopathology and quantitative image analysis. Serving a global client base, the company provides GLP and GCP compliant services for preclinical and clinical studies. Based in Herefordshire, the team is friendly and passionate about working with exciting new technology and developing innovative methods and techniques.

This role would suit a laboratory operations manager looking to develop with the growth of the business into a longer term, senior opportunity.

The candidate:

• Experience of managing a busy lab environment, ideally another CRO
• Exposure to histology and immunohistochemistry
• Experience of quality management systems, ideally GLP and GCP
• Experience of managing and developing teams
• Able to communicate (in written and verbal form) clearly, confidently and expertly
• Highly motivated, confident, pro-active and able to work independently
• Able to work on site five days per week
• A science graduate with a relevant degree

The role:

• Managing the laboratory facility based in Hereford
• Supporting the Head of Molecular Pathology to manage a team of 20 scientists and technicians
• Ensuring smooth and timely delivery of client projects
• Liaison with Sponsors on technical requirements
• Participation in regulatory and Sponsor QA audits
• Ensuring compliance with GLP and GCP requirements
• Managing all operational requirements of the laboratory (with support from other team members)

QC Manager

We are delighted to be exclusively supporting a long-standing client with the launch of a new facility based in Manchester. After continued investment and expansion over the last few years, this new facility represents another milestone.

The new post QC Manager will ultimately be responsible for a small QC team and laboratory, ensuring safety and timely product release as part of an in-process manufacturing set up. However, given that this is a new set up, the initial focus will be based around set up. Therefore, the QC Manager will be instrumental in equipment selection, QMS implementation and creating SOPs.

Therefore, this is an excellent opportunity for a QC Manager that wants to take on a broad set of responsibilities that keeps them in the laboratory environment but with a real level of critical influence in the success of the site.

For further information, please contact Mark Bux-Ryan.

Key experience:

• Experience QC professional within a pharmaceutical GMP capacity
• Track record and experience of broader laboratory setup ranging from equipment selection and installation, through to developing the SOPs and protocols
• Experienced within HPLC and GC would be strongly preferred
• People management experience including recruiting and selecting teams
• Validation experience is a strong advantage – both method and equipment
• The ability to remain “hands on” in a smaller team set up
• Coaching and development approach

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