Job description
Are you a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician with a genuine 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:
• 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
• Work with microbiological procedures including bacterial culture, aseptic technique, preparation of reagents, solutions and culture media, etc.

Successful Applicants Will Have the Following:
• A degree in a biological sciences related field is desirable
• 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (or MS Office equivalents)

Key Traits to Succeed in This Role:
• Can-do attitude and a strong work ethic: remain flexible to meet the evolving needs of the business
• Excellent time management: able to prioritise & organise weekly activities
• Detail and improvement-oriented: able to spot discrepancies,report them and suggest improvements to the team
• Curiosity: asking questions to improve existing processes & willingness to learn new skills
• Execution-focused: you consistently 'get things done' and manage expectations clearly
• Good communication skills: you communicate with with your peers effectively and ask for help when needed

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.

Our offer: