Lab Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Join Our Research Team as a Laboratory Manager
Location: School of Infection & Immunity, University of Glasgow
Closing Date: 23:45 on Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Salary: Grade 7 – £40,497 to £45,413 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Open-Ended (funded through 1 February 2030)
Relocation Support Available
Visa Sponsorship: May be available for eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker Visa route

Are you a highly organised, hands-on lab leader with a passion for infection biology? The University of Glasgow is looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join Professor Rick Maizels’ research team in the School of Infection & Immunity. This role is part of a prestigious Wellcome Trust-funded international collaboration with partners across the UK, Netherlands, and USA.

At the heart of this research is a focus on helminth parasite-derived cytokine mimics, requiring expertise in molecular biology, cell culture, protein analysis, and animal models. You’ll play a key role in both managing lab operations and contributing to cutting-edge research in molecular and cellular infection biology. Learn more about the lab at maizelslab.org.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead daily operations of the lab, ensuring smooth running, safety, and compliance
• Oversee production and maintenance of parasite life cycles both in-lab and in the animal unit
• Contribute to research planning and delivery, supporting ongoing experiments and developing new methods
• Liaise with international collaborators, managing meetings, materials, and shared data
• Provide expert training and mentorship to students and researchers
• Handle purchasing, budgets, grant monitoring, and regulatory documentation
• Contribute to publications, present findings, and help drive the lab’s global reputation
• Support outreach, recruitment, and university-wide initiatives

About You:

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and a collaborative spirit. You’ll be the go-to person for lab matters and a vital scientific contributor.

You’ll need to have:

• A degree (SCQF level 9 or equivalent) in Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, or Virology
• In-depth knowledge of mouse models of infection and a Home Office Personal Licence
• Hands-on expertise in protein expression, purification, molecular cloning, and cell culture
• Strong leadership, people management, and financial oversight skills
• Experience with research compliance, including health and safety, animal welfare, and data reporting
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities

It’s a plus if you also have:

• Skills in RNA-seq, arrays, or bioinformatics
• Familiarity with protein labeling or antibody-based techniques
• Experience with grant applications or international research collaboration

Why Join Us?

The University of Glasgow is more than a place to work—it’s a community where you can grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Here’s what we offer:

• 41 days of annual leave (including public holidays)
• Pension and benefits packages
• Flexible working to help you balance life and career
• Health and wellbeing support
• A vibrant, inclusive workplace committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• An inspiring international profile with a global impact

We particularly welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with other protected characteristics.

Interested?
Please submit your application by 14 May 2025, addressing each essential and desirable criterion clearly to ensure you’re considered for interview.

For informal enquiries, feel free to contact Professor Rick Maizels:
Email: rick.maizels@glasgow.ac.uk

Want to learn more about working with us?
Visit: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-working