Overview
Job Title: Laboratory Manager
Department: Physiology & Medical Physics
Reporting To: Professor of Physiology or nominee
Tenure: Specified purpose contract, up to 6 months; Part-time (0.7 FTE)
Closing date: 7th of September 2025
Objective of the Post
To manage and maintain the laboratory facilities to ensure the quality of research and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and support the commercialisation and administrative activities of the Department.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring that the laboratory is run to world class standards and in a cost-effective manner and that laboratory equipment is functional and safe to use
* Ensuring that the laboratory complies with Health and Safety and EPA legislation and all RCSI policies and regulations relating to the operating environments
* Providing training for students and staff members on specialized equipment or complex techniques that require skill / training
* Facilitating research and the integration of teaching and research by organizing laboratory placements of students
* Overseeing scientific data management and intellectual property protection
* Maintaining laboratory equipment to the required standards and specifications and providing access, training and support for research infrastructures
* Ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of supplies
* Implementing internal cost-saving strategies (including reagents and biological waste management)
* Becoming a member of the Class I and Class II Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) committee and other College committees relating to research, postgraduate teaching and administrative activities
* Liaising with administrative departments (Building Services, Research Office, Finance, Human Resources, Medical Faculty) to implement policies relating to the research, postgraduate teaching, commercialisation and administrative activities of the Department
* Providing administrative and project management support on initiatives which improve the overall performance of the Department
* Supporting the development of excellence in quality and delivery of service
* Assisting in the financial management of the Department
* Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
* Representing the best interests of the Department/College at all times
* Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time
Qualifications and Person Specification
* The successful candidate should possess a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in the life or health sciences
* Experience in recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, cell biology and molecular physiology techniques is desirable
* Strong planning, organisational and management skills with the ability to focus on and produce results and prioritise objectives
* Ability to make decisions and meet deadlines
* Effective communication style appropriate to audience and situation
* Ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as in a team environment
* Flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application — we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Research
Industries
* Higher Education
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