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Head of Laboratory Systems, LIMS
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Lab Systems - LIMS , to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be fully on-site and requires the successful candidate to come from both a science and laboratory automation background, as this role has both IT and laboratory crossovers.
The Company:
A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health.
Location:
Oxford
The Role:
A key leadership role, the successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the laboratory technology and infrastructure (including data systems, networks, and digital platforms). You will drive the engineering strategy, optimise lab processes fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Design and deliver advanced laboratory technology, IT systems, and engineering solutions
Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory IT infrastructure (data systems, networks, and digital platforms etc)
Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions.
Identify emerging lab technologies and IT innovations
Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology
Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards.
Your Background:
PhD or a Degree in relevant field - i.e. Science, IT or Engineering.
Successful track record in LIMS implementation (laboratory information management systems) - ESSENTIAL
Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research environment.
Laboratory automation specialist knowledge - ESSENTIAL
Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments.
Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects.
Experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships.
Benefits
Competitive salary plus 20% bonus
Travel allowance
Pension and Private Health
Laptop (Macbook or Windows)
Wellbeing support
Life Insurance
Health cash planApply:
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