Laboratory Technician | Plant Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs in York is seeking a Laboratory Technician to contribute to plant biotechnology and genetic engineering projects. This role focuses on hands-on bench work and generating high-quality data.

You will join an ambitious, collaborative R&D team and gain experience across plant molecular biology, tissue culture, transformation, and crop research programs, with opportunities to develop practical skills in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in plant science, molecular biology, biotechnology, genetics, or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience from academic research, placements, or industry.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, genotyping.
• Experience with plant tissue culture, plant biology, or growth-based research.
• Strong organization and accurate data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant tissue culture, propagation, transformation, and growth activities to support development of novel crop traits.
• Apply molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, genotyping, sequencing, bacterial culture, and sample preparation.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, analyze and communicate data, and contribute to lab organisation, safety practices, and protocol optimisation.

Skills

Plant science

Molecular biology

Lab techniques

Data recording

Education

BSc or MSc in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biological Sciences, or related field

Tools

PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Genotyping

Cloning

Job description

Laboratory Technician | Plant Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering

York | Full-Time | Onsite

Develop Next-Generation Crop Technologies

Are you an early-career scientist looking for the opportunity to contribute to breakthrough technologies with real-world agricultural impact?

You are a curious, hands-on Research Technician who enjoys working at the bench, generating high-quality experimental data, and supporting innovative research programmes. If you're excited by plant biotechnology, molecular biology, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing biotech company, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a pioneering crop biotechnology company developing novel technologies to improve crop productivity and environmental resilience. You'll work alongside experienced scientists and founders, gaining exposure to cutting-edge plant genetic engineering, molecular biology, and crop research programmes.

You will play a key role in supporting research activities across plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and tissue culture programmes, contributing directly to the development of next-generation crop technologies.

The Opportunity

You will be part of a highly collaborative R&D team, supporting the delivery of innovative crop technologies from discovery through to application.

You will contribute to a range of molecular biology and plant biotechnology activities, generating high-quality experimental data while helping to establish robust and reproducible scientific workflows. Working closely with scientists across multiple projects, you'll gain broad technical exposure and have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a fast-paced and innovative research environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform plant tissue culture, plant propagation, transformation, and plant growth activities to support the development of novel crop traits.
• Apply molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, genotyping, sequencing, bacterial culture, and sample preparation.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, analyse and communicate research data, and contribute to laboratory organisation, compliance, health & safety practices, and protocol optimisation.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in individuals who are passionate about science, enjoy working in a laboratory environment, and are eager to develop their technical expertise within an innovative biotechnology company.

You may be a recent graduate, MSc graduate, or early-career scientist with experience in plant science, molecular biology, or biotechnology who is looking to build a long-term career in research.

• BSc or MSc in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on laboratory experience gained through academic research, placements, internships, or industry.
• Practical experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning, genotyping, or related methodologies.
• Experience or exposure to plant tissue culture, plant biology, plant transformation, or plant growth-based research activities.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately record and communicate experimental data.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your molecular biology and plant biotechnology expertise, contribute to breakthrough crop technologies, and grow your career within an ambitious and innovative biotech company, this could be the perfect next step.