At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead lab operations and drive improvements in experimental quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join a pioneering deep-tech start-up focused on next-gen materials technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for skill sharing and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cutting-edge R&D while shaping a high-performing lab.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex lab equipment and a knack for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Senior Lab Engineer & Operations Manager
Join an ambitious deep-tech organisation developing next‑generation materials technologies at the intersection of experimental science and advanced data‑driven research.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of laboratory operations, equipment strategy, and continuous improvement, helping to build a high‑performing experimental environment that supports cutting‑edge R&D.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead day‑to‑day laboratory operations, ensuring equipment, processes, and workflows run efficiently and reliably.
- Drive improvements in laboratory throughput, equipment utilisation, and experimental quality across synthesis and characterisation activities.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, fault‑finding, calibration, and commissioning of new instrumentation.
- Work closely with scientific and technical teams to deliver experimental programmes and support research objectives.
- Develop SOPs, risk assessments, and operational best practices that promote safety, consistency, and scalability.
- Support laboratory automation initiatives and the integration of experimental data into digital research systems.
- Mentor laboratory staff and help shape a high‑performing research environment.
What experience you’ll need to apply
- Significant experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex laboratory or scientific equipment in a research, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
- A track record of improving operational performance, equipment reliability, and laboratory efficiency.
- Strong technical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues independently.
- Experience developing SOPs, maintenance procedures, and laboratory documentation.
- Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and supporting technically complex R&D programmes.
- A proactive, organised approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Desirable
- Experience with laboratory automation, instrument integration, or data‑capture systems.
- Python, scripting, or CAD experience.
- Previous experience within a start‑up, scale‑up, or fast‑paced R&D environment.
What you’ll get in return for your experience
An opportunity to join an early‑stage start‑up in a unique field of development, this role will be influential for company growth with huge daily task variety.
The company has a very flat structure with lots opportunity for collaborative working and therefore skill sharing.
Competitive salary + Equity!
What’s next?
If you’re excited by creating high‑performing laboratory environments and enabling breakthrough scientific research through operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch with Jazz () for more information.
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