Laboratory Coordinator; Maternity Cover

Laboratory Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

iGii is looking for a Laboratory Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to support our Research & Development team on a fixed-term basis. This role will be focused on ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of our laboratory environments, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration activities, and supporting the successful delivery of R&D projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-growth environment with a fast-paced and collaborative culture where you will work alongside a talented team of scientists, engineers and innovators developing advanced materials and technologies that support cutting-edge research and industrial applications.

As Laboratory Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enabling R&D excellence across our laboratory spaces within Euro House. You will ensure our laboratories remain safe, compliant, organised and well-equipped, while supporting researchers through training, equipment coordination, laboratory processes and project execution.

You will act as a key point of coordination across multiple laboratory spaces, helping to create an environment where scientific teams can focus on delivering innovative research outcomes.

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of our laboratories, ensuring they remain safe, organised and compliant.
• Manage laboratory inductions, training records and equipment registers to support an effective research environment.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration and servicing activities to minimise disruption and maximise laboratory performance.
• Support laboratory audits, health & safety activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with scientists, facilities, quality and external suppliers to ensure our laboratories operate efficiently and effectively.
• Provide hands-on support for research activities, including sample management, documentation and routine experimental work where required.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented laboratory professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of laboratory operation.

You will be confident balancing multiple priorities, coordinating activities across different stakeholders, and ensuring critical laboratory processes run smoothly.

• Previous experience working within a laboratory, research, scientific or technical environment.
• Experience coordinating laboratory operations, processes or equipment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of laboratory health & safety requirements.
• Experience working within a regulated or quality-managed environment.
• Scientific qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.

• Hands-on experience with electrochemical techniques and biosensor development.
• Experience supporting audits, quality systems or ISO standards.
• Experience maintaining equipment registers, calibration schedules or training records.
• Experience supporting research and development activities.

In addition to a competitive salary and 33 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays) we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. This includes:

• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• Income protection
• Access to mental wellbeing resources and support, including up to six coaching or counselling sessions per year through our wellbeing partner, Oliva
• Training and development opportunities to help grow your career
• Freedom to arrange your schedule around our core working hours (09:30am - 16:00pm), designed to help you perform at your best.

We take great pride in being a social and collaborative organisation. We meet regularly as a Company and as teams, sharing ideas over breakfast or…