Senior Research Laboratory Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Research Laboratory Manager to join our School of Natural Sciences at Birkbeck.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient running of research laboratory facilities and equipment for lab users, providing a high-quality technical service that supports and contributes to both research and teaching excellence within the School of Natural Sciences.

You will provide inductions, training, supervision and assistance in techniques, use of equipment and relevant software to researchers and students.

You will be experienced at working both independently and with other researchers and students, designing, planning and managing laboratory projects in line with all relevant health and safety, sustainability and financial requirements.

You will maintain the facilities to a high standard in terms of operation, organisation, maintenance and cleanliness of equipment and materials, and procure equipment, consumables and chemical and biological reagents, keeping accurate records of what is held within the research laboratories.

You will work with academic staff to develop and deliver a range of practical classes for our students, and to determine policies, priorities and procedures for the laboratories your manage.

You should have a PhD or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a closely related subject and have an in-depth knowledge and up-to-date practical experience of biochemistry, molecular biology and protein purification methods.

We welcome applications from candidates who have evidence of collaborative working in a scientific environment and who have an enthusiasm for working with diverse researchers and students. This opportunity would build on experience as a lab manager.

Contract:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of 1 year.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, with flexibility to allow for some teaching from 6-9 pm and occasional weekend and out-of-hours working.

Please submit a CV for consideration.

Closing date: 5 October 2026. Interviews will be held on 21 October 2026

Salary and benefits:

Grade 8 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £51,713 rising to £60,858 per annum.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Prof, Katherne Thompson, Head of School for Natural Sciences, at k.thompson@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.