Senior Scientific Associate [Temporary Cover]

We are looking to recruit a highly enthusiastic and motivated full-time Lab manager (Senior Scientific Associate) to join the group of the late Prof. Greg Hannon. The Hannon laboratory is internationally recognised for their contributions to small RNA pathways, cancer biology and mammalian genomics. The Hannon lab is a large lab of approximately 40 individuals with ranging levels of seniority and a research administration team. The role holder would be responsible for interacting across the entire team. The team is looking for an individual to lead laboratory operations across the entire group to an exceptional standard. To do this, it is essential that the holder of this role has experience working within an academic research laboratory and has sufficient scientific knowledge to grasp the scientific aspects across multiple projects. Experience working with collaborators, material transfer agreements and other contracts, as well as sending/shipping samples is highly desirable. The role will involve ensuring that the laboratory runs smoothly and efficiently with support from a Research Assistant. Other aspects of the role include monitoring inventories of reagents in the lab, procurement and equipment maintenance. The role will also be responsible for Health and Safety processes across the lab. With large research groups such as this, it is vital that this role holder has outstanding interpersonal skills and has a positive, flexible, and diplomatic approach to demanding situations. This role will involve communication across the entire research group and therefore will require excellent team working and communications skills (verbal and written). Due to the nature of the role, we would expect this individual to be innovative, independent, and confident in their own decision making and highly organised. This will ensure that the laboratory environment is always clean, well-organised and safe. Our institute links the laboratory to the clinic, carrying out cancer research of direct relevance to patients. Our mission is to tackle the most difficult problems in cancer and improve patient outcomes. Our science holds the solution. Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. Closing date: 31st August 2026 Interview Date: To be Confirmed Please quote reference SW50020 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.