Laboratory Manager

The role requires significant expertise in the management, governance and utilisation of human tissue samples, together with advanced knowledge of histopathology techniques and associated laboratory processes to support high-quality translational research.

The postholder will also possess significant experience in supporting and delivering clinical research studies and clinical trials, working closely with Clinical Trials Units, sponsor organisations and clinical teams to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, regulatory requirements and research governance frameworks. A thorough understanding of clinical trial processes, such as, sample management and audit readiness, is essential.

The postholder will be expected to work independently within their area of expertise whilst contributing effectively to multidisciplinary research teams and technical networks across UCL.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

We are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Manager to provide operational and technical and strategic for laboratory facilities, ensuring the effective delivery of research and training activities. The postholder is responsible for managing laboratory operations, health and safety compliance and compliance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance frameworks, and relevant institutional policies, maintaining the highest standards of quality, ethics, and regulatory adherence.

The postholder will contribute to the delivery of the Treatment Resistance Team's research programme, working collaboratively with clinicians, researchers, bioinformaticians and technical specialists to support the design, implementation and management of translational research activities. The role will facilitate multidisciplinary working, ensuring the effective coordination of laboratory operations, research governance, regulatory compliance and scientific outputs.

The post is for 18 months in first instance.

Applications should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please provide evidence of the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. (By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)