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 careers@biozeroc.com

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Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.