Laboratory Technician

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Evoralis, based in Cambridge, is seeking a lab technician to support operations in developing enzymes for a sustainable textile economy. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability within the textile industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Molecular Biology.
• Familiarity with sterile techniques and buffer/media preparation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab organisation and support daily operations.
• Prepare bacterial growth media and organize plasmid libraries.
• Assist with documentation for sample storage and disposal of waste.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Inventory management

Sterile techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Biochemistry

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Biotechnology

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Molecular Biology

Job description

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Join Evoralis to develop enzymes for a circular plastic economy

Evoralis, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, is on a mission to enable the textile industry to become truly sustainable and circular. We use an ultra-fast screening platform to develop enzymes for breaking down mixed and blended textile fibers into their constituent building blocks to produce virgin-grade textile fibers.

Key Responsibilities:

·Play a vital role in maintaining lab organisation and support daily operations

·Maintain and update stocks of laboratory consumables, reagents, and chemicals

·Liaise with vendors and sales representatives to obtain quotes and place orders

·Prepare bacterial growth media, agar plates, and buffers following standard protocols

·Organize and maintain plasmid and bacterial strain libraries

·Assist with documentation and record-keeping for sample storage and retrieval

·Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab instruments

·Assist with protein expression and purification workflows following standard protocols

·Ensure proper disposal of biological and chemical waste

Skills, qualifications and experience needed:

·A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field

·Familiarity with sterile techniques, buffer/media preparation and inventory management

·Strong organisational and time management skills

·Excellent communication skills including dealing with suppliers

Why Evoralis?

·Be part of the solution, making plastics and textiles truly sustainable and circular

·Join a pioneering team with experts in protein engineering, synthetic biology, polymer chemistry, and microfluidics

·This role is available as either a full-time or part-time position and based at the NIAB – Co-Labs by Journey in Cambridge

Ready to make a tangible impact on the future of textiles and sustainability? To apply please send your application to [emailprotected] by 5th June 2025. Let's make textiles truly circular together.