Senior Laboratory Operations and Logistics Manager

**About the role**





We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Laboratory Operations and
Logistics Manager to join the Oxford Molecular & Cellular Diagnostics Centre
(OMCDC), Department of Oncology. The post holder will provide managerial,
logistics and administrative support to ensure the delivery of agreed outcomes
of projects undertaken by the OMCDC, as well as contribute to the development
and advertisement of the OMCDC’s expanding portfolio. They will not only be
involved in project planning and monitoring, but also in preparing activity
reports for internal and external users and stakeholders, and contributing to
the budget review and financial planning for the OMCDC.





The focus of the OMCDC is to develop, validate and provide novel genomics
technologies for clinical trials and translational research. The Centre is a
fully clinically accredited laboratory that operates in close collaboration
with the NHS Oxford University Hospitals.





You will manage a broad portfolio of molecular & cellular diagnostics
projects, liaising with senior and junior laboratory, clinical and informatics
stakeholders, generating project plans, supporting resource planning and
reporting on project progress to users and customers. You will also ensure the
OMCDC runs smoothly; this will include supporting procurement, monitoring
clinical recruitment, and leading the implementation and maintenance of
Quality Management Systems. You will manage a team of technicians who will act
as a nimble and rapidly deployable resource within OMCDC and its academic
partners.





The post is based at the OMCDC, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU.
Please note that there is a possibility that the role may move to the
Radiobiology Research Institute, Churchill Hospital, OX3 7LJ in the future.
The post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027.





**About you**





You will have a postgraduate qualification in clinical sciences, molecular
biology or a similar discipline, with demonstrable experience in laboratory
operations management in a regulated diagnostic or research environment . You
will have proven project-management expertise, especially in a laboratory
setting with a substantial project portfolio. Knowledge of regulatory
frameworks of laboratory management in the UK is essential for this role as
well as experience in managing procurement and resource allocation within a
laboratory setting. Experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams is
also essential.





**What We Offer**





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





* An excellent contributory pension scheme


* 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)


* A comprehensive range of childcare services


* Family leave schemes


* Cycle loan scheme


* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans


* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs




**Application Process**





If you would like to discuss this role please contact Helene Dreau at
helene.dreau@oncology.ox.ac.uk.





You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you
meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact
details of two referees as part of your online application.





Only applications received before noon on 4th August 2025 can be considered.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity.**