Research Laboratory Manager

This 3-year full-time UKRI-funded COMFORTAge project focuses on early identification and mitigation of risks associated with diseases, based on application of advance AI-based learning and decision support techniques.  Based in the community, we collect bio-samples, analyze and provide feedback to all participants. The role is to involves supervising staff, contribution to data management including processing and data analysis, and using initiative based on proven experience to problem solve and make appropriate changes. The successful candidate will have thorough experience in project management, sample management and bio banking, biomarker data analysis and HTA audit. The role requires excellent communication skills, proven skills on genetic software, and the ability to manage a sub-team. 

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Andrew Angus-Whiteoak

Email: andrew.angus-whiteoak@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.