University of Cambridge
Senior Scientific Associate [Temporary Cover]
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Lab Manager (Senior Scientific Associate)
We are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and motivated full-time Lab Manager (Senior Scientific Associate) to join the group of the late Prof. Greg Hannon. The Hannon laboratory is internationally recognised for their contributions to small RNA pathways, cancer biology, and mammalian genomics. The Hannon lab is a large lab of approximately 40 individuals with ranging levels of seniority and a research administration team. The role holder would be responsible for interacting across the entire team.
Responsibilities
- Lead laboratory operations across the entire group to an exceptional standard.
- Ensure the laboratory runs smoothly and efficiently with support from a Research Assistant.
- Monitor inventories of reagents in the lab, procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Responsible for Health and Safety processes across the lab.
- Experience working within an academic research laboratory.
- Sufficient scientific knowledge to grasp the scientific aspects across multiple projects.
- Experience working with collaborators, material transfer agreements, and other contracts, as well as sending/shipping samples is highly desirable.
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Requirements
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Positive, flexible, and diplomatic approach to demanding situations.
- Excellent team working and communications skills (verbal and written).
- Innovative, independent, and confident in their own decision making.
- Highly organised.
Temporary Cover
This post is fixed-term for 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Application Process
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Important Dates
- Closing date: 31st August 2026
- Interview Date: To be Confirmed
Please quote reference SW50020 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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