Lab manager

Lab managers run the operations of a research or testing laboratory, keeping it safe, stocked, and functional. The work covers ordering supplies, scheduling equipment maintenance, managing compliance and documentation, supervising staff, and stepping in when experiments, equipment, or team conflicts go sideways.

They work in academic, government, and industry labs across scientific fields. The role suits organised, practical people who enjoy a mix of administration, hands-on problem-solving, and people management, and who can make sound safety calls in the moment.