Job Title:  Laboratory Manager

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF20255

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Laboratory Manager at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role
As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining safe and effective operations of several laboratories and facilities at our site.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for the coordination and deconfliction of facilities and equipment with internal and external customers and contractors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for supporting the delivery of research and project based facilities, including efficient delivery, quality, applying appropriate cost control whilst meeting security, governance and business requirements
• Maintain compliance with H&S, security, accreditation and audit requirements, ensuring risk assessments, COSHH assessments, hazard logs, first aid provisions and governance documentation remain up to date
• Oversee test and measurement equipment across multiple laboratories, including calibration, maintenance, PAT testing, asset tracking and lifecycle management
• Manage facility operations, arrange contractors for local works, ensure specialist protective equipment is available and maintained, and oversee specialist facility processes
• Support procurement activities, raise purchase orders in line with JOSCAR and vendor controls, specify and acquire new equipment, and deliver internal change projects of varying size and complexity
• Conduct inspections and assurance activities, maintain audit evidence, contribute to performance reviews, manage equipment and waste disposal processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility

Essential experience of the Laboratory Manager: 

• Experience of working within a laboratory environment managing equipment, systems or facilities
• Strong knowledge of HSE, governance and security requirements, with experience applying internal and external regulations
• Engineering background with a solid understanding of related disciplines such as electrical, electronic, instrumentation or chemical sciences
• Proven ability to interpret regulations, ensure compliance and provide practical guidance on HSE matters
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to quickly understand diverse technical environments, assess their impact on capability development, and support ongoing improvement

Essential qualifications for the Laboratory Manager: 

• Industry relevant technical qualifications such as a recognised Apprenticeship, City and Guilds, BTEC or Foundation Degree

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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