Senior Deputy Laboratory Manager

On-site in Cambridge·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

University of Cambridge

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Our summary

Salary: £34,630 - £40,704 a year
About £2,370 - £2,740 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Cambridge

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience in preparing materials and resources for practical classes and examinations.
Experience in providing specialist technical advice and support to students and researchers.
Experience in laboratory maintenance and day-to-day operations.

Nice to have

Ideally experience line managing a team.
Some experience of budget management and financial processes.

If you enjoy working collaboratively, take pride in delivering high-quality technical support and would like to be part of a welcoming and inclusive team supporting world-leading research and teaching, we would love to hear from you!

The role

A great opportunity to join our Professional Services team at the Department of Pathology!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to join our team as Senior Deputy Laboratory Manager in the Department of Pathology. You will be joining a great team of Professional Services colleagues, where we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture where teamwork is important. We value the contribution of every individual, celebrate different skills and perspectives, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

This is an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team at the heart of a vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching environment helping deliver elements of our core mission. The Department of Pathology is one of the larger teaching departments in the University and delivers Part 1B practical laboratory classes for over 500 Medical, Veterinary and Natural Sciences students.

What you'll do

The Role The postholder will support the Senior Laboratory Manager across all aspects of the Department's teaching and research, outreach activities, including the preparation and delivery of practical classes and examinations. You will provide specialist technical support to ensure the effective and smooth running of our laboratories, alongside providing technical assistance for the Department's teaching activities. You will also oversee and support the Senior Classroom Technicians in the delivery of their responsibilities.

You will support the department's work experience collaborating with other SBS departments and take an active role in supporting outreach activities, and particularly the Science Festival.

How you'll work

Please note that this role is at times physically demanding and involves short periods of strenuous activity, including lifting and carrying equipment and materials, working in confined spaces, and using tools and equipment requiring dexterity and precision. These activities are essential requirements of the role. We will consider reasonable adjustments where possible.

Hiring process

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Dr Louise Reynolds (ler43@cam.ac.uk) If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR team (hr@path.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference PK51620 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.