Senior research assistant Work, Jobs in Appleton Thorn, Chs (with Salaries)

Laboratory Supervisor
UK Biobank —Manchester
- £37,556.56 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
3d
Senior Research Assistant (History and/or Philosophy of Science)
Manchester Metropolitan University —Manchester
- £33,002 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
4d
Assistant Lecturer (with Mentorship)
UK MANAGEMENT COLLEGE —Manchester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Education
- No degree
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Senior Academic Fees Assistant
University of Greater Manchester —Bolton
- £29,588 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- University
- School
- Annual leave
2d
Personal Assistant
GMCA —Manchester
- £34,434 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Travel
Retail Assistant (Athlete) P/T 14H TEMP- Cheshire Oaks
Nike —Ellesmere Port
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- English
Executive Assistant to the Chief Technology & Customer Services Officer
AJ Bell —Manchester
- From £47,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
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Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust —Liverpool
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
4d
Crime & Regulatory - Solicitor
Keoghs —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Internal Audit Assistant Manager (Principal Consultant)
RSM UK —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
Financial Management Assistant
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
3d
Assistant Product Marketing Manager
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Data analysis skills
8d
Assistant Management Accounts Manager
Elior UK —Macclesfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- IT
Quick apply
9d
Assistant Director of Nursing/AHPs
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —Liverpool
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
8d
Construction Senior Underwriter
Howden Group Holdings —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
Radiology Clinical Tutor
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
3d
Clinical Psychologist / Practitioner Psychologist
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust —Warrington
- £49,387 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
4d
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications, Grade 6, Permanent, Liverpool / London
Charity Commission —Bootle
- £68,935 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Clinical Psychologist - Band 8a or Band 7-8a Development post
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust —Chester
- £49,387 - £64,750 a year
- Part-time
11d
Assistant Events Manager - Fixed Term Contract - Manchester
Selfridges —Manchester
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project management
- Organisational skills
8d

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Laboratory Supervisor

UK Biobank -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time
£37,556.56 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Season ticket loan
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Work from home
Canteen
Employee assistance programme
Free or subsidised travel
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Sick pay
On-site parking
Free fitness classes

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Laboratory information management systems
Bachelor's degree
Team management
IT
Leadership

Full job description

Lead a team supporting one of the world’s largest biomedical research resources.

At UK Biobank, our laboratories play a critical role in supporting global health research. Behind every sample processed, every workflow improved, and every operational milestone achieved is a team committed to quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

We're now looking for a Lab Supervisor to help lead the day-to-day running of our laboratory operations, supporting a team of Laboratory Technicians and Senior Laboratory Technicians while helping deliver one of the most exciting periods in our history.

From relocating over 10 million biological samples into a brand-new facility to working alongside advanced laboratory robotics and automation technologies, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine people leadership with technical laboratory expertise.

Can you do it?

This role supports the Assistant Laboratory Operations Manager in the daily operation of the laboratory.

You'll provide leadership and direction to a team of laboratory professionals, ensuring resources are effectively deployed, operational targets are achieved, and quality standards are maintained.

Working closely with senior laboratory colleagues, you'll help oversee training, competency, quality processes, sample management, and continuous improvement activities. You'll also play a key role in supporting project implementation, introducing new processes, and helping the laboratory continue its transition into a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced automation systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and working within a highly collaborative scientific environment.

You will be responsible for:

Supervising a small team of Senior Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Technicians
Working closely with other senior laboratory roles in relation to operational laboratory matters such as training and competency, sample management, quality, R&D, etc.
Supporting activities around project implementation such as updating documentation, equipment checks, test new processes
Co-ordinating daily activities of Laboratory Technicians including adjustment of duties in line with available resources and changing priorities
Undertaking regular checks, including safety and quality checks, to ensure laboratory is maintained as required, Ensuring compliance to ISO 9001, 20387, HTA Governance

Is this you?

To be successful, you will have:

Experience of managing a team of lab technicians
BSc in a relevant life sciences discipline or equivalent laboratory experience
Experience of using a LIMS product or equivalent complex information system supporting scientific work
Knowledge of automated liquid handling systems, including troubleshooting / process development
Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

Working hours are 35 hours. Supervisors work 5 days out of 7 as part of a 7-day operational environment. This role is primarily onsite, with some flexibility to work from home where business needs allow. Located in Greater Manchester, supporting both laboratory operations and Manchester Science Park activities.

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent candidates, and those with diverse thinking styles. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace so that everyone can perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Tommy Wilson [email protected] so we can support you.

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

Our wellbeing score on Indeed is rated as 77%, (High) reflecting how people experience working here day-to-day. Colleagues often highlight a strong sense of purpose, supportive team culture, and the opportunity to grow.

There’s a real focus on learning, flexibility, and feeling valued, whether that’s developing new skills, contributing ideas, or building a career within Laboratory Operations.

Benefits

26 Days’ Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays
Holiday Buy Scheme
Birthday Leave
USS Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
Enhanced Family Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Professional Subscriptions
Training & Development Opportunities
️Free On-Site Gym
️Subsidised Canteen Lunches
Free Car Parking
️Employee Discounts Portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Flu Vaccination
️Life Assurance Cover

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About UK Biobank
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.

The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.

UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,556.56 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Canteen
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free fitness classes
Free flu jabs
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home

Work Location: In person

Apply Now

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senior research assistant jobs in appleton thorn, chs

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