Job Description

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? The Department of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory & Facilities Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations in our Cambridge University Hospital embedded spaces.
This pivotal role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant running of CL2 and CL3 laboratories, supporting world-class research and teaching. Deputising for the Department Laboratory & Facilities Manager, you'll lead a small team, manage budgets and procurement, and keep operations running smoothly. The role also includes participation in an on-call rota as part of our commitment to maintaining continuity of service.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people skills. You'll be a clear communicator who builds trust, collaborates effectively across Estates, NHS partners, and research groups, and motivates your team to deliver excellence. Adaptability, prioritisation, and the ability to delegate are essential, as problem-solving is a key part of the role.
If you're driven by operational excellence and want to play a vital role in supporting cutting-edge biomedical research, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
You are a proactive, collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You combine technical knowledge of laboratory operations with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and build trust across diverse teams. You are committed to learning and development's for yourself and your teams and take pride in delivering operational excellence that supports cutting-edge research.
Key Skills and Attributes include:
-Ability to lead day-to-day laboratory operations and maintain compliance with CL2 and CL3 standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and resilience under pressure, with experience in crisis management and emergency response.
Collaborative mindset with proven ability to build effective relationships across departments and external partners.
Excellent communication skills for clear, timely updates to diverse audiences.
Commitment to personal and team development, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and laboratory compliance requirements.
Good organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with procurement and asset management systems.
Flexibility to work across sites and participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.The role holder will be required to hold on-call duties (compensated) on a rotational basis.
They must be able to report to the site within 30 minutes for out-of-hours emergencies.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and can be directed to Dr John O'Brien, Laboratory and Facilities Manager ( ).
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Closing date: 6th February 2026
Interview date: to be confirmed
Please quote reference RC48478 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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