AddressThe role
As someone working in the life science industry with significant experience in scaling scientific laboratories, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the ongoing success of a science-based SME with a bright future.
- Inspire & mentor a team of Process Engineers, scientists, and technicians.
- Optimise Molecular Biology protocols for large-scale production.
- Identify & implement automated technologies into existing laboratory workflows.
- Manage project timelines, resources, & milestones for the scale-up of core Molecular Biology Processes.
- Identify & resolve challenges or issues that may arise during the scale-up process.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the business to ensure successful execution of scale-up initiatives.
- Ensure that all processes meet regulatory/quality standards, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and ISO standards.
- Define & implement continuous improvement strategies to refine & enhance scaled-up processes over time.
About you
- Significant experience in scaling scientific laboratories.
- Strong understanding of the challenges associated with scaling a laboratory.
- Experience in managing/coaching a team.
- Passion for driving innovation whilst always maintaining quality.
- Strong knowledge of PCR techniques.
- Strong understanding of Molecular Biology principles.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations & quality standards in the life sciences industry.
What Sets You Apart
- PhD in Molecular Biology or similar/equivalent experience
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities/technologies.
- Strong communication, project management & interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Experience of taking a commercial lab through the scale up phase.
What's in it for you
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
- Salary: circa £55,000
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Flexible 40-hour week (core hours 10am to 4pm) including 1 hour paid lunch
- Cycle to Work Scheme,
- Enhanced family friendly policy
- Dedicated well-being room
- Health insurance.
- Personal Learning and Development Budget
Why us?
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
At NatureMetrics diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us to the communities we work with. Our values leave no space for stereotypes. We are all unique and pull together for a common purpose.
About us
We are an expanding science-based SME with a bright future. As a world leader in delivering nature data and intelligence, NatureMetrics brings the power of genetics to frontline environmental management. Our products allow our customers to make better decisions for business and nature. We now have an exciting scale up plan backed by ambitious and supportive investors, with a mandate to ‘bring nature into the boardroom;’ helping companies understand their impact on biodiversity and the benefits of protecting it. We are a team of bright, enthusiastic individuals who are excited to be breaking new ground and disrupting the world of biodiversity monitoring. We take great pride in our work and are seeking new team members who will do the same.
