Laboratory Project Manager in Bristol

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges.

The Laboratory Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of complex technical solutions in healthcare laboratories, including automation systems and space adaptation projects. You will lead projects that may include chain automation solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure maximum efficiency and speed in execution. This position is part of the Customer Operations Department located preferably in Bristol, United Kingdom and is eligible for remote work. You will report to the Project Management Office Manager and collaborate closely with the Senior Manager Technical Projects, supporting both small installations and larger, strategic projects.

• Lead and manage equipment installation and automation projects, ensuring timely and successful implementation of solutions in healthcare laboratories.
• Develop and maintain project plans, controlling all phases: integration, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate logistics, documentation, and stakeholder engagement, including internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, Applications, WIT) and external partners (architecture and engineering firms, suppliers).
• Maintain direct communication with department leaders and the final customer, managing expectations and ensuring project governance through required documentation.
• Seek external solutions with technical and automation teams, collaborating with architecture and engineering companies for laboratory space adaptation (e.g., electrical, HVAC, acoustic, water, furniture).
• Create and update departmental reports for presentation to Senior Management.
• Provide administrative support to Project Managers for complex installations as needed.

• University degree in Engineering or Scientific background.
• Previous experience in customer service and healthcare environments.
• Technical profile with experience in laboratory automation, LIS/middleware, and analytical systems (clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, urinalysis).
• Strong organizational skills, leadership, effective communication, negotiation, attention to detail, and problem identification.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Fluent in English.

• Experience with Smartsheet and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of any other EU language will be an advantage.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

This role will involve frequent travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We offer flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. You’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful. You may not check every requirement, or your experience may look a little different from what we outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Beckman Coulter, we encourage you to apply! Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.