JUN20252728

Expiry date:

11:00, Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Location:

Liverpool
Salary:

£39,355.00 - £45,413.00 Per Annum
Benefits:

30 days holiday + Christmas closure
The Department of Clinical Sciences at LSTM is seeking to appoint a Research & Education Facilities Manager (Insectaries/SAPO) to oversee the safe and efficient operation of specialist laboratory and research facilities. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to support cutting-edge research and teaching activities within insectaries, in vivo facilities, and laboratories at one of the world’s leading institutions in tropical medicine.
You will act as the first point of contact for users, ensure compliance with GM/containment regulations, and work closely with the Health & Safety Office. You will support propagation of insect colonies, coordinate infrastructure and space management, chair user group meetings, and contribute to green operational practices.
This is a key role in ensuring safe, productive research environments and maintaining high operational standards across research and education facilities.

• Managing daily operations, safety compliance, and access for insectaries, in vivo research facilities, and associated laboratories
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and legislation, including HTA, GM, SAPO, ACDP categories, and Schedule 5
• Supporting propagation and maintenance of insect colonies
• Coordinating safety documentation with PIs and maintaining records of inspections, incidents, and service visits
• Advising on infrastructure maintenance, equipment upkeep, and space allocation
• Delivering training, inductions, and competence assessments for staff, students, and contractors
• Overseeing lab access permissions and documentation
• Supporting the delivery of field-based teaching activities within core hours, with occasional flexible working
• Leading sustainable operational initiatives and promoting environmental best practices
• Acting as a liaison point for research teams and collaborating with the Health & Safety Office on incident response planning
• Participating in audits, user meetings, and contributing to health & safety, equality, and safeguarding policies
  This role may occasionally require working outside core hours to support teaching or research timelines, for which time off in lieu will be offered.