Laboratory Technician

Evoralis; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on sustainability initiatives

Collaborate with experts in the field

Job summary

Evoralis is seeking a passionate Laboratory Technician to join their team in Cambridge. You will play a crucial role in maintaining laboratory operations and supporting research aimed at creating a sustainable textile industry. If you're looking to make an impact and be part of innovative projects in enzyme development, this entry-level position offers a chance to contribute to an exciting circular economy initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques and inventory management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab organisation and support daily operations.
• Prepare bacterial growth media and buffers following standard protocols.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of lab instruments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Familiarity with sterile techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

Evoralis Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Laboratory Technician

Evoralis Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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 [e-mail] by 5 th June 2025. Let's make textiles truly circular together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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