Laboratory Manager- 12 month fixed term contract

Package: £43,200 - £48,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : 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 advanced technologies in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Laboratory Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective operations of the research laboratories and associated facilities at the Farnborough site. Your duties include coordinating and deconflicting facilities and equipment with internal and external customers and contractors, and overseeing the day‑to‑day management of the labs.

• Support the delivery of research‑ and project‑based facilities, ensuring efficient delivery, quality standards, appropriate cost control, and compliance with security, governance and business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with H&S, security, accreditation and audit obligations, keeping risk assessments, COSHH mandates, hazard logs, first‑aid provisions and governance documentation up to date.
• Oversee test and measurement equipment across multiple laboratories, including calibration, maintenance, PAT testing, asset tracking and life‑cycle management.
• Manage facility operations, arrange contractors for local works, ensure specialist protective equipment is available and maintained, and supervise 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 variable 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.

• Experience managing laboratory environments, controlling equipment, systems or facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSE, governance and security mandates, with experience applying internal and external regulations.
• Engineering background with understanding of disciplines such as electrical, electronic, instrumentation or chemical sciences.
• Proven ability to interpret regulations, ensure compliance and advise on mandatory mandatory matters.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Rapid understanding of diverse technical environments, assessing impacts on capability development and supporting improvement initiatives.

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