"Laboratory Manager (Fixed Term)"

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2029 in the first instance.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Laboratory Manager to join the Coll/ORahilly/Yeo (COY) Group at the Institute of Metabolic Science - MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit (IMS-MRL). The COY Group comprises three closely aligned research teams focused on the study of energy balance, appetite, body composition and insulin sensitivity and their disruption in disease.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the operational efficiency of the research laboratories. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day lab management, ensuring compliance and safety, and coordinating resources across the three research teams. In addition to managerial duties, the role holder will contribute directly to research activities, particularly supporting large-scale genotyping and sequencing projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven experience in biomedical research setting and a passion for metabolic science. You should have laboratory management experience and a deep understanding of molecular biology. The role requires expertise in:

• Human Tissue Authority (HTA) compliance
• Beckman liquid handling robotic programming
• Spatial and single-cell next-generation sequencing
• Processing clinical samples

The successful candidate must also complete a basic DBS check.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 30th November 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference RG47975 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Key information

Department/location
Department of Clinical Biochemistry

Salary
£35,608-£46,049

Reference
RG47975

Category
Academic-related

Date published
18 November 2025

Closing date
30 November 2025