Laboratory Services Coordinator in Oxford

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions: Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Services Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific will play a key role in coordinating Laboratory Management processes at our Oxford Research site. This position ensures that all required laboratory resources are available, accurately managed, and delivered in a timely manner to support scientific operations. Acting as the central interface between Scientific Research Teams and Laboratory Services, you will help enable seamless lab operations and ensure researchers can focus fully on scientific discovery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a world-class research environment and support critical scientific advancements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the key interface between Scientific Research Teams and Laboratory Services (ULS/Vertex) at the Oxford site.
• Identify daily laboratory priorities and align operational support accordingly.
• Attend scientific meetings to understand experimental needs, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage specialty consumables stockrooms (onsite and offsite), ensuring optimal availability and organisation.
• Handle ordering, receiving, storage, rotation, and cycle counting of laboratory inventory.
• Coordinate special orders and liaise with external vendors and suppliers.
• Track backorders, supply availability, and delivery timelines, ensuring proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Support laboratory media preparation and coordination of commercially procured materials.
• Oversee management of chemicals, reagents, consumables, and biological materials for lab operations.
• Act as a key point of contact for EHSS, ensuring compliance with safety standards and promoting best practices.
• Support PPE availability and coordinate with vendors (including lab coat services).
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments, including sample and material logistics.
• Support aliquoting, preparation, and dispensing of laboratory materials.
• Follow SOPs, best practices, and site-specific work instructions to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Analyse operational data with site leadership and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of process improvements across laboratory services operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and adherence to site metrics and reporting requirements.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or scientific support environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with ability to interact across all organisational levels.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements in laboratory settings.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience with inventory management systems and laboratory support tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support process improvements.
• Adaptable, proactive, and service-oriented mindset.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or laboratory-based environments.
• Relevant scientific degree (Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline).