Victoria Balmforth

Procurement & Lab Support Mnager @Unilabs Pharma Solutions

York, GB

As Procurement & Laboratory Support Manager at York Bioanalytical Solutions, I work at the intersection of science, operations, and logistics — ensuring our laboratory teams have what they need to do high-quality work, every day.My role covers a wide range of responsibilities: overseeing equipment maintenance and service contracts, managing consumables procurement and inventory, coordinating lab support staff, and supporting facilities and freezer operations. I also work closely with senior leadership to support compliance, continuous improvement, and budget planning.I take pride in keeping things running smoothly — whether that’s troubleshooting equipment issues, improving supplier relationships, or making sure we’re audit-ready. I enjoy working collaboratively across departments and am always looking for ways to make processes more efficient, reliable, and sustainable.A recent highlight was contributing to our decarbonisation submission through Emitwise, which led to YBS earning a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. It was a proud moment for the team and a great example of what can be achieved through thoughtful collaboration and shared goals.I\'m always open to connecting with others who are passionate about operational excellence, lab management, and building better systems that support both people and science.

Davison CE High School for Girls

High School, GCSE's

Northumbria University

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemistry