Head of UK Lab Operations

The role

You will lead the operational build-out of a new London lab from an empty shell to a high-throughput protein engineering lab. You will manage the fit-out, instrument installation, infrastructure, supply chain, safety, and the lab operations team.

What you will do

• Lead the lab fit-out including benching, ventilation, power, and safety systems.
• Install and commission the instrument fleet including array-SPR, BLI, and liquid handlers.
• Build lab operating infrastructure for inventory, procurement, shipping, and maintenance.
• Own lab safety and compliance including processes, documentation, and permits.
• Hire and manage the lab operations team.
• Run day-to-day lab operations and own operational performance once production starts.

Required qualifications

• You have built or expanded a laboratory before.
• You have led a fit-out, site move, major equipment installation, or new laboratory launch.
• You have deep hands-on lab operations experience.
• You understand laboratory safety and compliance.
• You are strong with vendors and contractors.
• You are highly operational.
• You are comfortable working at startup pace.
• You use AI as part of how you work.
• You are in London.
• You are already based there or ready to move.

Nice to have

• Experience running an established lab is valuable
• A degree and/or significant professional experience in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field is highly preferred

About the company

Adaptyv is building an automated lab that lets AI agents run biology experiments. They are a fast growing biotech company building infrastructure that gives AI agents access to the physical world.