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 60000 - 80000 £ 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 (Jazz@adlib-recruitment. co. uk) for more information.
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