Quadrant Laboratory Operations Manager

About the role

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. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We've removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. We are seeking a Quadrant Manager to join the Service Delivery Team at the Francis Crick Institute. At the Crick, each research floor brings together around 40 laboratories and associated Science Technology Platforms (STPs), supporting a vibrant community of up to 450 staff. In this role, you will take responsibility for one of our quadrant laboratory spaces. As a Quadrant Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the quadrant laboratory that you are responsible for, supporting key areas such as health and safety, space management, and the maintenance of equipment and facilities used by scientists. You will also act as a vital link between research and operational teams, enabling Crick scientists to carry out world-leading research. You will oversee and support laboratory operations within your designated quadrant, working closely with fellow Quadrant Managers to ensure that laboratory spaces and resources are used efficiently, safely, and to their full potential. See the full job description here.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations in your quadrant
• Support the efficient day to day running of the Quadrant laboratory, providing assistance and advice to ensure that all activities within the laboratories comply with Crick policies
• Support the on-and offboarding of laboratories, including allocation of lab space, and co-ordination of lab moves
• Maintain up-to-date floor maps, and provide reporting on space utilisation
• Drive process improvement
• Collaborate with other Quadrant Managers to streamline processes and share best practices, ensuring consistent and resilient operational support across all science floors
• Support the Technical Team Managers with the supervision and development of the Laboratory Operations Assistants and Technicians for the quadrant as needed. These Technical staff provide operational support in orders, stocking, asset management, and housekeeping across the whole research floor
• Take a leading role in Crick-wide initiatives relating to chemical management including but not limited to implementation of a chemical database and optimization of chemical risk assessment
• Promote health and safety
• Assist the Health and Safety team and Group Leaders in making sure work is carried out safely and in compliance with relevant policies and regulations
• Use the Control of Works process to manage engineer access
• Manage communal equipment and consumables
• Oversee the upkeep, servicing and repair of communal equipment, and manage redistribution or removal of surplus/obsolete equipment
• Support the Asset Management team with service contracts and warranties
• Contribute to institute-wide initiatives
• Use expertise to support the development and implementation of new processes and systems to improve lab support
• Create guidance documents and standard operating procedures, embedding them through use of quality control, management information, and service level agreements
• About you
• You will have
• Educated to science degree level, or equivalent in biology or chemistry or extensive laboratory management experience with administrative responsibilities
• Experience within a biomedical research setting, supporting and facilitating operational delivery, with a track record of maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant environme

Benefits

Additional Information

Salary for this Role: Salary from £55,300 per annum plus benefits, subject to skills and experience Job Title: Quadrant Laboratory Operations Manager Reports to: Debbie Hampson Closing Date: 21/Jun/2026 23.59 GMT Job Description: Quadrant Manager Reports to: Science Support Manager (Hub Lead) in the Service Delivery Team Employment: This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Quadrant Manager Reports to: Science Support Manager (Hub Lead) in the Service Delivery Team This is a full time, permanent position on Crick Terms and Conditions of employment.

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