Lab Technician – Food Research

Network Scientific Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused start-up is seeking a Food Research and Development Lab Technician in York. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £28,000 - £32,000, depending on experience. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in lab practices, particularly with HPLC and analytical testing. The role involves supporting lab R&D activities and analysis of plant-derived samples. Join at an exciting time and grow with the company as it expands.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Plant/Food Science, or related discipline.
• Strong lab skills with experience preferably from an industrial role.
• Experience with HPLC and other analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support with lab-based research and development activities.
• Extraction, purification, and analysis of plant-derived samples.
• Conduct analytical testing including viscosity and moisture.

Skills

Lab skills

Analytical testing

HPLC experience

Microbiology knowledge

Education

BSc or above in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

Spectrophotometry

Job description

Food Research and Development Lab Technician

£28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Are you looking for a lab based role with an innovative, sustainability focused start‑up? Do you have a relevant degree and strong lab experience?

Role Overview

• Permanent, Full time. Based in York. £28-32k DOE.
• Support with lab based research and development activities.
• Extraction, purification and analysis of plant derived samples.
• Analytical testing including viscosity, moisture, spectrophotometry and HPLC, among others.
• Provide support around the lab as required and be adaptable to requirements.

Requirements

• BSc or above in Chemistry, Biochemistry Plant/Food Science or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Strong basic Lab Skills, developed ideally from time in an industrial role (such as a placement). Experience gained from MRes would be considered.
• Experience with HPLC and other analytical instruments.
• Desirable: knowledge of microbiology and fermentation and experience specifically with plant based samples or carbohydrate analysis.

In return

This is a great opportunity to join a start up at an exciting time. Excellent possibilities of growing and developing with the company as they expand.

For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams.