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About the Role
We are seeking a Lab Manager to oversee the daily operations, safety, and compliance of a multi-disciplinary lab. This role involves managing analytical chemistry, biological work with human samples, phlebotomy, and electrical/mechanical prototyping, ensuring the lab runs safely, efficiently, and is prepared for scaling.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain risk assessments (COSHH, general H&S) to UK HSE standards across all lab functions.
- Keep SOPs current and ensure team training.
- Manage day-to-day lab logistics, consumables, equipment maintenance and calibration, waste disposal, and supplier relationships.
- Ensure correct handling, storage, consent, and disposal processes for human biological samples and phlebotomy activities.
- Help plan and manage lab space, equipment procurement, and layout.
- Work closely with scientists, engineers, and leadership to balance safety/compliance with startup pace.
- Run lab safety inductions and training for new hires.
- Maintain documentation and lab practices for audit readiness.
- Support office upkeep as needed, including visitor booking and supply ordering.
Requirements
- Experience managing or coordinating a multi-function lab environment.
- Solid working knowledge of UK HSE and COSHH requirements.
- Comfort writing and maintaining formal risk assessments.
- Experience with, or willingness to be trained in, handling human biological samples and/or phlebotomy governance.
- Familiarity with LC-MS or similar analytical instrumentation.
- Highly organized with a bias toward proactive problem-solving.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Clear communicator who can translate safety/compliance requirements for a non-specialist audience.
- Prior experience in a startup or fast-scaling R&D environment is desirable.
Skills
- Risk assessment
- COSHH
- HSE
- SOP management
- Lab logistics
- Equipment maintenance
- Calibration
- Waste disposal
- Supplier relationship management
- Human biological sample handling
- Phlebotomy governance
- LC-MS operation
- Analytical instrumentation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Adaptability
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Opportunity to collaborate directly with the founding team
- Access to industry experts and thought leaders
- Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
- Experience working on cutting-edge technology
- Shaping strategic decisions
- Driving innovation at an early-stage venture
About the Company
- Level Zero is pioneering next-generation biosensor technology for precise, real-time monitoring of critical endocrine biomarkers.
- Recognised as one of the top 20 startups worldwide at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Backed by redalpine, SOSV, and Entrepreneur First.
- Pushing the boundaries of biochemistry and nanotechnology to revolutionize personalized health.
- Founded by seasoned engineers with extensive experience in R&D, technical innovation, and commercial strategy.
- Mission: to revolutionize health management by delivering clinical-grade data directly to individuals.
- Assembling a team dedicated to turning cutting-edge science into life-changing, real-world solutions.