Role: Laboratory Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Stirling & Motherwell, Scotland (On-site)
Hours: Full-time (80% - 100%)
Pay: £23.08 - £25.64 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour working week)
12-Month MAT Cover


An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Manager to join one of our longstanding global healthcare clients, supporting their R&D Services team within a laboratory environment in Scotland.


This is a 12-month contract, starting ASAP (latest mid-April), where you will take ownership of end-to-end laboratory operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient day-to-day workflows.


Benefits:
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*12-month contract opportunity
*Work within a global healthcare and R&D environment
*Exposure to advanced laboratory operations and cross-functional teams
*Collaborative and high-performing team environment


The Requirements:
*Experience managing laboratory operations within an R&D or regulated environment
*Strong knowledge of GLP, SHE and laboratory compliance standards
*Experience supporting audits and maintaining compliance documentation
*Experience managing lab inventory, equipment and facilities coordination
*Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
*Experience mentoring or supervising team members
*Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities


The Role:
*Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring safe and efficient workflows
*Manage lab access, space utilisation and operational processes
*Ensure compliance with GLP, SHE and internal policies
*Maintain audit readiness through regular checks and documentation control
*Manage inventory of consumables, reagents and PPE
*Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration and facility coordination
*Act as the key point of contact between scientific teams, facilities and vendors
*Lead safety processes, incident reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
*Support and mentor laboratory supervisors and team members
*Facilitate communication across teams and manage operational issues


If you’re keen to join an exceptional team who can offer exposure to cutting-edge R&D operations and a collaborative working environment, then please apply to this Laboratory Manager (Maternity Cover) role below or call Chloe McCausland on between 8:30am - 5:00pm.