About the Role
LiveDa Laboratory Services Ltd operates within the laboratory services, testing support, quality coordination, scientific operations, and technical service delivery sector, helping clients access reliable laboratory support and well-organised operational processes. We are seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee daily laboratory activities, coordinate technical workflows, and support consistent service quality across the organisation.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth Opportunity
Develop your management career within a professional UK-based laboratory services environment.
Competitive Compensation
Receive a realistic and competitive annual salary aligned with mid-level laboratory operations roles in Edinburgh.
Professional Scientific Environment
Work in a structured setting that values accuracy, compliance, teamwork, and reliable service delivery.
Meaningful Business Impact
Help improve laboratory workflows, strengthen service quality, and support continued organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily laboratory operations, service workflows, and technical coordination activities
- Support laboratory staff, schedules, documentation, and operational procedures
- Monitor service quality, turnaround times, workflow progress, and performance reports
- Coordinate with clients, suppliers, technical teams, and internal departments
- Assist with quality control, compliance procedures, and process improvement initiatives
- Prepare reports, records, schedules, and operational updates
- Ensure laboratory activities follow company standards, safety requirements, and quality procedures
What We Are Looking For
Experience
- Experience in laboratory operations, scientific services, quality coordination, technical support, or healthcare-related services
- Previous team coordination or supervisory experience is preferred
- Experience working in a laboratory, testing, diagnostics, research, or technical service environment is an advantage
Skills
- Laboratory operations management
- Quality control and workflow coordination
- Team supervision and staff support
- Reporting, documentation, and process improvement
- Supplier, client, and stakeholder communication
- Strong organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Biology, Healthcare Science, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred
- Professional certifications in laboratory management, quality assurance, health and safety, or operations are an advantage
Pay: £46,000.00-£64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
