Quadrant Laboratory Operations Manager (QLOM)

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

To learn more about the Crick, click here.

About the role…  

You will support and maintain laboratory operations in a quadrant and throughout the institute. This will be in the region of 10 research laboratories as well as Science Technology Platforms (STPs), covering over 100 people.  

The role is an important link with Group Leaders, Laboratory Research Scientists (LRSs), Postdocs, Students, Health and Safety (H&S), HR, Procurement, Finance, Logistics and Facilities & Infrastructure (F&I) teams, as well as working closely with other Quadrant Managers. Requiring the ability to manage multiple activities competing for your attention, this is a crucial and demanding role which is ultimately extremely satisfying.  

What you will be doing… 

As a QLOM at the Crick, you will:  

• Support the efficient day to day running of the research laboratories located on the quadrant, including STPs, providing assistance and advice to ensure that all activities comply with Crick policies
• Contribute to lab space planning e.g., upgrades, refurbishments and repairs including overseeing commissioning of areas in a quadrant, working closely with the Facilities & Infrastructure Team.  
• Supporting the Technical Team Manager with the supervision and development of the Laboratory Operations Assistants/Technicians for the quadrant. 
• Support the Asset Management Team by providing local quadrant knowledge for service contract agreements and existing warranties for equipment, including managing surplus/obsolete equipment. Liaise with the Procurement Team to negotiate best costs when purchasing equipment and consumables for the laboratories. 
• Provides health and safety support for the Quadrant, raise permits to work for engineers to enter CL2 areas, carry out induction and training of scientists on quadrant SOPs (PPE, disposal of waste, local rules etc.).  

You will bring… 

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a science discipline or have extensive laboratory management experience.  
• Good knowledge of relevant Health and Safety issues including biological, radiological and chemical safety. (i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH).  
• A broad understanding and experience of scientific procedures and specialised equipment requirements within a research environment. 
• Excellent relationship building and problem-solving ability, with an understanding of the demands of research science

To see the complete job description, click here.  

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, and support the wider community. 

At the Crick we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact nicola.gyte@crick.ac.uk.

To read more about our EDI approach, click here.   

What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about our offering here.

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