Technical Programme Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £47,389.00 i £59,967.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 47389 - 59967 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L3 5QA |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FEB20264236 |
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Technical Project ManagerLocation: LiverpoolContract: Fixed-term contract until March 2028Salary: £47,389 - £59,967The Parish Lab at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine focuses on antimicrobial drug discovery, with an emphasis on tuberculosis. We are recruiting a Technical Project Manager to ensure the smooth running of the lab, support new assay development, manage laboratory infrastructure, and maintain high standards of safety and data integrity. You will mentor and train staff, oversee daily operations, manage internal reporting, and provide technical expertise, helping to deliver high-quality research aimed at developing new treatments for tuberculosis.Key responsibilities include:Laboratory Operations and SafetyManage day-to-day operations of the Parish Lab, ensuring smooth workflow and resource availability.Provide basic laboratory and safety training to staff; maintain safety documentation and training records.Maintain laboratory inventories, media preparation, and supply chains.Maintain the compound repository and track compound usage and storage.Ensure all equipment is in full working order; coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement costing.Ensure compliance with institutional regulations and maintain relevant permits and protocols.Work with the chemistry teams to support laboratory operations, scheduling, and infrastructure.Maintain robotics and automated liquid handling platforms in good working order.Engineer or guide development of custom instruments or software components when required.Train staff to work safely at Containment Level 3 (CL3) and ensure compliance with CL3 requirements.Mentoring and trainingSupervise and mentor research associates executing microbiological and cell-based assays.Train staff in microbiology, use of scientific equipment, laboratory documentation, and good research practices.Oversee completion and quality of laboratory notebooks and adherence to SOPs.Run weekly lab meetings and coordinate communication across the team.Data analysis and communicationManage and maintain the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for compound and assay data.Oversee quality control checks, data review, and documentation.Compile, analyse, and interpret experimental datasets.Assist with writing research reports, publications, and presentations.We are looking for:PhD in biological science with substantial laboratory experienceExperience supervising and training laboratory personnelKnowledge of microbiology or cell biology, laboratory safety, and good research practicesExperience with LIMS or compound management systems, equipment maintenance, and procurementStrong organisational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience preparing scientific reports or publicationsExperience working within Containment Level 3 (CL3) laboratories.(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)Additional benefits of joining LSTM:30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemesGovernment backed “cycle to work” scheme.Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports CentreA range of additional family friendly policies Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies #LI-ST#LI-onsite