Avantor
Job title:
Laboratory Services Manager
Company
Avantor
Job description
The Opportunity:🔬 Laboratory Services Manager
📍 Location: Slough | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 PermanentBe the Force Behind the Science
Are you an organized, detail-driven leader with a passion for lab operations? At Avantor, we’re looking for a Laboratory Services Manager to take the reins of our essential lab support team.About the Role
You’ll lead a team of five Laboratory Technicians and oversee a suite of essential services including clinical waste collection, glassware maintenance, autoclaving, pipette calibration clinics, equipment cleaning, mycoplasma testing, and cold storage maintenance. Your leadership ensures labs stay functional, safe, and efficient—empowering our researchers to focus on breakthrough discoveries.Key ResponsibilitiesLine management and daily coordination of the lab support teamOversee services such as glass wash, waste removal, and equipment cleaningLead SOP`s and other documentation such as Risk assessments, COSH assessments developments and ensure smooth operational continuityMonitor service KPIs, support root cause analysis, and implement improvements, other ad hoc task around the labGuarantee data accuracy and compliance across servicesDrive adherence to health & safety protocols and site regulationsCollaborate with Logistics and On-Site Services Managers for operational coverage and continuous improvementPerform cost-saving analysis and provide regular data-driven insightsTrack service performance, respond to last-minute requests, and ensure scope fulfillmentAct as the primary point of contact for Laboratory Services with all internal stakeholdersUtilize digital tools to manage workload, resources, and timelinesWhat You’ll BringProven experience leading or coordinating technical or operational support teamsStrong understanding of laboratory environments, SOPs, and compliance standardsExcellent communication and people management skillsStrong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindsetConfidence working with internal stakeholders, facilities, and site managersSkilled in using systems for scheduling, tracking KPIs, and resource planningWhy Join Us?
🏥 Health care allowance to keep you thriving
🏖️ Increased holiday package to rest and recharge
💰 Robust pension scheme for long-term peace of mind
💼 Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growthIf you’re ready to take charge of a critical support function and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced scientific environment, we’d love to hear from you.📩 Apply today and help drive science from behind the scenes.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Privacy Policy:We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.Your privacy is important to us. Please for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Expected salary
Location
Slough, Berkshire
Job date
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:16:35 GMT
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