About Us
Founded in 2015, Science Creates is a Deep Tech ecosystem supporting scientists and engineers to turn breakthrough discoveries into successful businesses improving the health of people and the planet. Science Creates provides specialised lab space, investment, training and community support for startups from early-stage through to scale-up. Through its independent charity and public events, it inspires the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs. Since 2015, the ecosystem has supported more than 150 startups, which have raised over £350 million.
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised, practical and proactive individual to join the team as our Lab & H&S Coordinator. This role will support the day-to-day running of our laboratory spaces, whilst helping to ensure that our sites remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
As a Lab & H&S Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting our members and wider team with laboratory operations, health & safety, risk assessments, compliance and general site requirements. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, as well as our members and external suppliers, to help keep everything running smoothly.
This is a varied, hands-on, primarily in-person role that would suit someone who enjoys being organised, solving problems and getting stuck in. You will have good communication skills, a thorough approach and the ability to manage a range of tasks and priorities.
At Science Creates, we provide specialist laboratory and office space to innovative science and technology companies, helping them grow and develop their businesses. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe and effective operation of our spaces and contributing to the environment in which our members can do their best work.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring the smooth day to day running of shared biotech lab spaces, liaising with end users, fixing or arranging repairs to equipment issues as they arise, provide lab induction and equipment training to users.
Coordinating & documenting lab inspections across all sites, following up on actions arising
Ensuring all lab services are maintained, in full working order and compliant e.g. water, gas, electricity, waste by closely working with the maintenance team.
Coordinating & inputting as required into H&S committee and Biosafety committee.
Monitor compliance with laboratory processes and procedures, reporting any issues where needed.
Assist with risk assessments and health and safety processes, ensuring a safe working environment for Science Creates staff and the shared lab users.
Maintaining up to date waste documentation, gas cylinder inventories, liquid nitrogen usage, nitrogen gas piping, oxygen depletion monitors, PPE, shared equipment details & other lab related administrative duties.
Coordinating established sustainability initiatives e.g. lab glove recycling scheme, and investigating new opportunities as they arise.
Coordinating community wide services e.g. pipette calibration, PAT, Safety cabinet service
Liaising with tenant companies to collect and review their high level risk assessments, and where appropriate statutory licenses e.g. CU1, CU2, CBA1.
Contributing to the production and roll out of risk assessments and SOPs as appropriate e.g. for the shared equipment but also for general health and safety and compliance.
Working with the wider team, getting stuck in and contributing to the smooth running of the buildings as a whole.
What skills & experience will you need to have as a Lab & H&S Coordinator?
Skills:
Experience working in a biotech lab
Experience drafting RAs and working to SOPs
Some awareness of relevant pieces of health and safety legislation & permissions eg COSHH, GMO Contained Use Regs
Computer literate, G suite, email, spreadsheets etc
Attributes:
Organised and able to manage competing priorities
Personable, approachable and friendly
A practical and proactive problem solver
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Keen to get stuck in and take initiative
Essential experience:
A background in a Life Science-related subject, or suitable laboratory experience
Desirable experience:
Knowledge of laboratory hazardous waste management
Experience drafting SOPs
Previous laboratory experience working in a CL2 environment
A genuine interest in Health and Safety
What you’ll get in return
A role with purpose: support startups solving real-world problems
A welcoming, collaborative team culture where your personal and professional development is encouraged
A stylish, modern workspace with the flexibility to hot-desk across our three locations
25 days annual leave, increasing by an extra day per year (up to 30 days), in addition to bank holidays
Weekly community socials and bar events
Annual team days
Flexible working hours: flexibility around start and finish times, with core hours of 9am-4pm covered
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Pension salary sacrifice scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Health & Wellbeing Support - free access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy, second medical opinions, mental health support, plus legal and financial advice
What happens next?
If you are a driven individual who is excited about contributing to our company, please submit an online application. Your skills and enthusiasm will make a significant impact and we look forward to hearing from you.
Science Creates is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. For any enquiries or to connect with a member of the Science Creates team before applying, drop us an email at (url removed).
Advert closes: 30th November 2026
Interviews: week commencing 7th December 2026
You may have experience in:
Laboratory operations or laboratory management
Health & safety
Facilities or site management
Compliance and risk management
