Assistant Manager – Laboratory Operations (BSHS)

About the role

The Assistant Manager will oversee the Business, Social & Health Sciences (BSHS) laboratory operations and maintenance, ensuring safe, fully operational labs that support teaching, research and training activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, housekeeping, safety checks and maintenance.
• Support teaching staff and Professional Officers with experiment set‑up, equipment troubleshooting and software maintenance.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, including equipment manuals, risk assessments and safety data sheets.
• Track and manage inventory of equipment, consumables and loaned tools, monitoring utilisation and availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support cost‑effective procurement of lab equipment and consumables.

Required profile

• Proven experience in laboratory management, operational planning and budgetary management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
• Safety and risk management procedures for laboratory environments.