Laboratory Technician

Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY: LABTECH
Are you a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with a strong commitment to sustainability? We are on the lookout for a motivated team player for this hands-on laboratory role, where you will be working with our growing R&D team on cutting-edge process development in our Cambridge-based lab.
Who are we?
At Biozeroc we are on a mission to help the construction industry build a carbon neutral future. Through our proprietary technology, we tackle up to 8% of the world's carbon emissions, replacing carbon-intensive materials such as concrete.
After successfully raising VC-funding and securing over £1M in grant support, we are now expanding our R&D team.
The Role:
As a Laboratory Technician you will execute experiments, maintain detailed records of experiments and procedures and ensure lab tidiness and cleanliness. You will play a key role in ensuring that experiments are carried out on time and to high standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Working with microbiological procedures including bacterial culture, aseptic technique, preparation of reagents, solutions and culture media, etc.
Run wet-lab experiments, produce, characterise, and test material samples
Run, develop, and implement quantitative and qualitative assays
Maintain detailed records of experiments and procedures
Maintain lab tidiness and cleanliness, including waste disposal
Successful Applicants Will Have the Following:
A degree in a biological sciences related field
3+ years of laboratory experience
Working knowledge of MS Office (or Google Workspace equivalents)
Key Traits to Succeed in This Role:
Excellent time management: able to prioritise & organise weekly activities
Detail-oriented: able to spot discrepancies and report them to the team
Curiosity: asking questions to improve existing processes & willingness to learn new skills
Execution-focused: you consistently 'get things done'
Good communication skills: working closely with the R&D team
Can-do attitude: remain flexible to meet the evolving needs of the business
Diversity and Inclusivity:
We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment, where everyone feels empowered to contribute to our company’s success. We welcome applications across a range of backgrounds as we believe that the best innovations are created from a broad cross-fertilization of knowledge.
Compensation:
Salary between £22,000-£26,000 depending on experience.
We operate a flexible working environment with generous holiday allowance.
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and 100 words on why you’d be perfect for the role to #####
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Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.