Lab Manager 18 month fixed term contract

Lab Manager 18 month fixed term contract

The Discovery Centre, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to Role:

Are you passionate about making a significant difference in patients' lives? Are you driven by scientific breakthroughs and transformative medicines? If so, this Lab Manager/Scientist role is for you. Based in Cambridge, you will be part of a team that pioneers the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem. This is an opportunity to dig deep into the biology of sophisticated diseases and uncover breakthroughs. This role will require you to be on site for 5 days per week.

Accountabilities:

• Perform ordering activities as required to support lab activities across purification labs

• Perform functional deliverables to support instruments maintenance, Instrument repair.  including working with OEM engineers and AZ instrument management systems to make sure that instruments are serviced on time; instrument down time are kept to the minimum.

• Assisting CAPEX rep and  team members in overseeing all stages of CAPEX process and ensure successful installation and onboarding.

• Represent PPS in monthly company meetings and engage with other lab managers to ensure PPS team is updated with company lab compliance and provides update to the team

• Actively work with 5S team within PPS to seek for continual improvement in the lab by; leading continual improvement programs, working with the team to ensure the maintenance of the highest laboratory standards.

• Ensure all work is performed in line with appropriate SHE standards and support resolution of SHE actions to maintain high safety standards in laboratory environment

• Supporting GLS compliance activities as required and acting as system owner for systems as required

• Dealing with all emergency breakdown of lab equipment including fridges/freezers.  This would including the transfer of critical temperature standards/samples to appropriate alternative storage.

• Working closely with lab service to fulfill any ad hoc requests from scientists on the day.

• Managing all in-coming chemicals/reagents.  This would include keeping track of their expiries and disposing of any expired chemicals/reagents through appropriate channels.

• Coordinate  team deliverables to ensure smooth sample shipment between sites and to external sites.

• Other lab duties and improvement projects as required to ensure the smooth operation of Purification Laboratories

Crucial Skills/Experience:

• Graduate or experienced non-graduate

• Strong communication and coordination skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with CAPEX work flow and order system (such as Coupa)

• General knowledge about biopharmaceutical development

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference. Our passion for science is at the heart of our business. We fuse data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs. Our diverse, global knowledge creates the greatest and swiftest impact on disease. If you are someone who flourishes with experimentation and is driven by curiosity, AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where you can push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply now and let's explore what science can do together!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.