Biology Department Lab Manager

About the Role
The post will be part of the Biology Department within the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of core laboratories and facilities in the Department, which include a state-of-the art genomic and an environmental analytical (isotope and gas chromatography) facility. Furthermore, we have terrestrial and marine invertebrate facilities to support our research. The post holder will lead a team of 4 technicians, each with advanced laboratory expertise.

About You
You hold a degree or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field and have substantial understanding and experience of providing technical support in a research environment. You have a solid understanding of basic concepts in general biology and molecular biology with experience and knowledge of high throughput sequencing methods. Line management experience and ability to lead and motivate a team, and knowledge and experience of Health & Safety regulations and procedures in biological laboratories are essential criteria for this post.

About the School
The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences is divided into three departments – Biochemistry, Biology and Psychology and is home to over 100 academic staff, 45 postdoctoral researchers, 28 administrative staff and around 30 technicians. We provide a supportive and friendly environment with a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and research. We have strong links with industry, offering students a stimulating and supportive learning experience.

This post is part of the Technical Services Career Family at Queen Mary, University of London, which supports functions across multiple sites and provides the infrastructure and support for all our research, teaching and learning activities. The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment.

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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

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.