About Us
Babraham Research Campus is one of the UK's leading centres for bioscience innovation, bringing together world-class research, start-ups and growing biotech companies at the heart of the Cambridge life sciences cluster.
Set within a beautiful 430-acre parkland estate, our thriving campus is home to cutting-edge laboratory facilities, collaborative workspaces and a vibrant community of scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators. Our ambition is to be Europe's leading bioincubator campus, helping pioneering companies turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact.
The Role
LiveLabs Operational Lead (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused individual to lead the day-to-day operation of our LiveLabs bioincubator facilities and scientific services.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with innovative biotech companies, supporting them from induction through to occupancy while ensuring our laboratories remain safe, efficient and welcoming. You'll play a key role in managing laboratory operations, equipment, health and safety compliance, sponsor relationships and community engagement activities.
Working alongside our Entrepreneurship and Scientific Services team, you'll help create an outstanding experience for our LiveLabs community through events, user support, operational improvements and business growth initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in laboratory operations, facilities management or scientific environments who enjoys working with people, solving problems and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of LiveLabs laboratories and associated facilities.
- Ensure laboratories, equipment and services are safe, compliant and well maintained.
- Support biotech companies with laboratory setup, operations and best practice.
- Build positive relationships with tenants, sponsors and service providers.
- Manage health, safety and environmental compliance across LiveLabs facilities.
- Coordinate contractor activities, maintenance programmes and equipment servicing.
- Support user inductions, working groups, networking events and community engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the growth and success of LiveLabs.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in laboratory operations, laboratory management or facilities management.
- Strong understanding of health and safety within a laboratory environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused.
- Experience with CAFM systems and biosafety knowledge would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.
Why Join Us?
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days
- 10.5% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare
- Employee wellbeing support
- On-site restaurant, gym and sports facilities
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking and EV charging
- Beautiful campus environment with excellent amenities
Join us at the heart of the Cambridge biotech ecosystem and help support the next generation of scientific innovation.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected].