Centre Manager – Research Laboratory

About the role

The Centre Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the centre, overseeing the day-to-day management of testing facilities, advanced instrumentation and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of advanced testing and analytical equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Establish and enforce laboratory safety protocols and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Coordinate laboratory access, equipment booking and user onboarding, including training researchers and external users on lab procedures and equipment operation
• Oversee laboratory inventory and asset management
• Supervise laboratory technical staff and coordinate daily work schedules to ensure efficient lab operations and timely delivery of testing services
• Lead project development, including drafting proposals and grant applications

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related discipline
• More than five years' experience managing research laboratories or testing facilities

Required skills

• Familiarity with hydrogen-research equipment such as NMR, XPS, XRD, GC/GC-MS, MS, sorption analysers, thermal and electrochemical reactors, ICP-MS, glove boxes, EPR and similar instruments
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, risk management, quality standards and regulatory compliance