Job Title: Research Technician
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum
Location: Corsham Science Park
About Cellular Agriculture Ltd
Cellular Agriculture Ltd produces technology that aims to make cultivated meat a widely available, sustainable, ethical, affordable protein alternative.
We are passionate about food security with an enthusiasm for next-generation solutions, innovative technologies, sustainability, and the future of food and agriculture, and are looking for like-minded people to join our growing team.
The company integrates activities across a Research and Development Department responsible for innovating, an Engineering Department that delivers scaled iterations of bioreactors and bioprocess, and the Operations Department responsible for ensuring the company runs smoothly. These Departments work seamlessly together towards delivering technology that allows a sustainable alternative protein to diversify food stuffs for food security across the world.
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in the benefits a diverse team brings, and having and equitable culture in which all our people can thrive, with everyone being able to influence our day-to-day working for the better, and encouraging growth.
What this role entails
As aResearch Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting bioprocess development by ensuring high-quality cell culture operations. You will provide technical support through laboratory organisation, training new team members, performing experimental procedures, and analysing results.
With relevant experience and knowledge in the project's research area, you will actively contribute as part of the technical team, working under the guidance of Project Managers to help achieve the overall objectives. As the projects progress, you will be expected to work increasingly independently, contributing to the design and execution of experiments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct seed train cell expansion to support bioreactor operations.
- Act as a subject matter expert for specific techniques and lab equipment operation and maintenance.
- Maintain and improve cell culture facilities, ensuring optimal productivity and quality.
- Oversee stock control of cell culture and analysis consumables.
- Collaborate with technical colleagues to uphold high standards in the lab.
Objectives
- Support bioprocess development work by ensuring sufficient seed train production volumes for bioreactor operations.
- Maintain the company's cell bank, and stock control of cell culture and analysis consumables to improve quality and productivity.
- Contribute to process improvement and lab productivity through efficient stock and equipment management.
Experience
Significant experience working in biological R&D or manufacturing, including experience with maintenance and troubleshooting specialist laboratory equipment.
Delivering for an organisation
Proven ability to manage day-to-day lab operations and ensure smooth functionality of equipment or facilities.
Team working
Demonstrable ability to work with a diverse range of people, working towards a common goal in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Ability to 'get to the bottom of' what a colleague really needs.
Technical Expertise
Essential:Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and analysis
Preferred:Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in Developmental biology
Desirable:Experience in operating and supporting bioreactors
What you will get in return / The Benefits / Opportunities
In addition to working in a world class facility based in the Bath region with a supporting and inclusive team, you will receive a highly competitive base salary, share options in a growing biotech enterprise, competitive holiday allowance and a fantastic benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover and life assurance. You will have access to world-class training, development, and networking with organisations across cellular agriculture, and food systems.
Closing date: Sunday 9th February
On site interviews to be held on: Wednesday 19th February
**Please be advised that we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Only candidates who already have the full Right to Work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship will be considered for this position.**
