Applications are invited for Head of Operations at QIB Extra Ltd.

This is a full time, permanent position which offers a competitive salary range.

Background:
QIB Extra is the commercial subsidiary of Quadram Institute Bioscience and carries out bespoke research for food, health and allied industries. QIB Extra Ltd is based in the new Quadram Institute.

QIB Extra offers a rapid confidential service that can take the form of short-term contract research, consultancies or large applied research projects. We use our expertise and equipment to solve problems for our customers. Most of our work is in the form of short research projects or consultancies.

Facilities include state of the art analytical equipment and level 2 and 3 containment laboratories that are found within our high-level research environment.

The role:
The QIB Extra Head of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day management of QIB Extra Ltd and co-ordinates and manages the scientific teams delivering projects for customers.

A key leadership role with the Quadram Institute Bioscience’s commercial subsidiary, the Head of Operation’s role is focused on enabling and ensuring QIB Extra Ltd’s scientific consultancy and applied research business can win and deliver complex customer and business focused projects.

Supporting the identification and evaluation of opportunities for the development of novel research into problem solving and investigation of food and health related issues. Utilising the organisation’s existing expertise in microbiology, the microbiome, model intestinal systems, authenticity and food innovation, the post holder will work closely with scientists to exploit the full range of expertise and resources of the Quadram Institute.

The ideal candidate:
The Head of Operations should have project management skills, budget management skills and experience, and successful delivery of a service maximising commercial income. Knowledge of the application of quality assurance systems, e.g. ISO9001 is desirable.

The ideal candidate will also have experience of scientific contract research and commercial development in a scientific or academic environment.

Additional information:
Please send through your cover letter and CV to info@qibextra.co.uk. Closing date is 13th January 2020.

For further information about QIB Extra and the job description please see https://www.qibextra.co.uk/vacancies/head-of-operations

QIB Extra is an equal opportunities employer.