Lab & Automation Technician - High-Throughput Biotech

BioLegend, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Revvity is seeking a Lab & Automation Technician in Cambridge to operate and maintain cutting-edge automated platforms and support cell culture and molecular biology workflows. This role offers hands-on experience in high-throughput screening and collaboration with scientists across the site.

The position requires a passion for precision, attention to detail, and willingness to work a day/evening shift pattern in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in biotechnology or a recognised scientific qualification.
• Recent graduates or early-career professionals seeking high-tech lab experience.
• Interest in or hands-on experience with lab automation and robotic platforms.
• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of PCR and molecular biology workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support automated platforms in the lab.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to maximise uptime across screening technologies.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of automation workflows.
• Culture and maintain cell lines for screening and cell line engineering activities.
• Support PCR and molecular biology workflows for projects.
• Document activities accurately in line with data integrity and quality systems.

Skills

Lab automation

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques (PCR)

Education

BSc or MSc in Biotechnology

Recent graduates / early-career professionals

Tools

Automated platforms

PCR equipment

Job description

Revvity is seeking a Lab & Automation Technician in Cambridge to operate and maintain cutting-edge automated platforms and support cell culture and molecular biology workflows. This role offers hands-on experience in high-throughput screening and collaboration with scientists across the site.

The position requires a passion for precision, attention to detail, and willingness to work a day/evening shift pattern in a fast-paced lab environment.