Laboratory Manager - Animal Health Monitoring

Join us as a Laboratory Manager and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity! As Laboratory Manager within the Animal Health Monitoring (AHM) team, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the laboratory, making sure work is delivered to a high standard and on time. You will also manage the animal health monitoring team playing a key role in guiding the team, improving workflows, and maintaining a positive, motivated working environment. In addition, you will participate in the commercial sales and marketing of the animal health monitoring service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary laboratory team, setting clear direction, managing performance, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Oversee daily lab operations to ensure efficient workflows, high quality standards, and compliance with licensing and health & safety requirements.
• Manage resources, stock control, and systems to drive cost‑effective and streamlined laboratory performance.
• Contribute hands‑on scientific expertise across key disciplines (e.g. bacteriology, serology, molecular assays) when required.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to continuously improve services, support delivery, and shape future direction.
• Drive customer‑focused service delivery, including business development, marketing activities, and representing the laboratory internally and externally.
• Support innovation, knowledge sharing, and the development of new services, publications, and organisational growth.

What we’re looking for:

• A BSc in a Biological related Science plus extensive laboratory experience in Animal Health Monitoring preferably in an operational management capacity.
• Significant commercial experience in a science organisation preferably within the Laboratory Animal Science sector.
• A strong understanding of FELASA health monitoring recommendations.
• A good understanding of ASPA 2018 particularly schedule 1.
• Home office modules 1-3 preferable but not essential.

This role combines team leadership with hands‑on lab experience. It’s about keeping things running smoothly, supporting people, and making sure the team delivers high‑quality work while continuing to improve and develop.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on‑site gym, restaurant, free parking and a discounted on‑site nursery.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• Fera operates a LTIP (Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.