Deputy Laboratory Manager

2 months ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

Location: Peter Medawar Building, Oxford

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Deputy Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day monitoring of the laboratory facilities at the Peter Medawar Building, Oxford. Reporting to the Laboratory and Building/Facilities Manager, you will support them in their duties to manage safety in the laboratories.

The Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research is part of the Medical Sciences Division in the University of Oxford, combining experimental research, science and bioinformatics. The unifying theme is the investigation of pathogen diversity by molecular characterisation and theoretical analysis. This approach offers valuable insights into the emergence, evolution and spread of infectious diseases. Programmes of research involve organisms such as HIV, hepatitis C virus, meningococcus, hepatitis B virus, Influenza and Dengue. The Medawar Building is occupied by the Departments of Clinical Medicine, Paediatrics, Biochemistry, Tropical Medicine, NDORMS and Zoology.

About You

You will have experience of working in medical research laboratories.

You should also have knowledge of relevant health and safety at work regulations and experience of how to apply them.

Benefits of working

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

See for more information.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You must upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

The supporting statement should include a cover letter and clearly describe how you meet each selection criteria listed in the job description.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Tuesday 06/08/2024 will be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 02/09/2024.

£32,332 to £38,205 per annum (Grade 6)



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