Laboratory Manager - AI-Driven Antifungal Drug Discovery Platform

Laboratory Manager - AI-Driven Antifungal Drug Discovery Platform

This is a part time role (17.5 h/w) the part time salary will be pro-rata of the full time salary stated (£48,246 - £58,318)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee the operational delivery of a Wellcome Trust-funded programme building an AI-driven antifungal drug discovery platform targeting Candida auris, a World Health Organization critical priority fungal pathogen. Working closely with Professor Darius Armstrong-James and a multidisciplinary consortium spanning Imperial, the University of Dundee, GSK and the Cultivarium, you will ensure the safe, compliant and efficient running of a high-containment fungal genomics laboratory.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional to play a central role in a high-profile antimicrobial resistance research programme.

What you would be doing

• Manage the day-to-day operations, safety and containment of the laboratory's fungal and CRISPR gene-editing work.
• Maintain risk assessments, COSHH and genetic modification compliance in line with College and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee laboratory budgets, procurement and stock management of reagents, consumables and equipment.
• Coordinate logistics and material transfer across a multi-site consortium (Imperial, Dundee, GSK, the Cultivarium).
• Maintain strain repositories, laboratory databases and SOPs to ensure reproducibility.
• Liaise with departmental and College safety teams to maintain containment-level compliance.
• Support organisation of project meetings, including Joint Steering Committee logistics.

What we are looking for

• A background in microbiology, chemistry or a related discipline
• Previous experience in laboratory management
• Training in health and safety as applied to infectious diseases laboratory management
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working including working across consortia
• A good working knowledge of financial systems and budgeting
• Previous exposure to supervision and training

What we can offer you

• As a Laboratory Manager in the Department of Infectious Disease, you will benefit from a highly supportive, internationally recognised research environment and exceptional opportunities for professional and career development. We offer:
• World-class research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities including advanced flow cytometry platforms, CL2 mycology laboratories, and computational infrastructure for multi-omic data analysis.
• Integration within a vibrant multidisciplinary team spanning fungal biology, immunology, systems biology, and clinical infectious diseases.

Career development and training

• Tailored development plans and regular mentoring by senior investigators.
• Opportunities to attend internal and external training courses, including advanced microscopy, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, machine learning, and leadership development.
• Support for presenting your work at national and international conferences and for contributing to publications and grant proposals.
• Experience supervising MSc and PhD students, building your teaching and mentorship portfolio.

Collaboration and networking

• Close collaboration with the Dundee Drug Discovery Unit, GSK, and the Cultivarium synthetic biology incubator.
• Opportunities to engage with the Fleming Initiative and a leading international antifungal drug discovery consortium.
• Competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and career development support.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including generous leave and pension schemes)
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• To be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

Part-time (17.5 h/w) , fixed-term contract for up to 4 years (subject to funding), Expected start date: Jan 2027.

To discuss please contact Darius Armstrong-James (). See the job descriptions for more specifics.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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