Laboratory Technician (Sensor Testing Laboratory)

Carbometrics; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbometrics seeks a hands-on lab support candidate to help run our Bristol research facility on-site. You will assist the R&D and operations teams, maintain instrumentation, manage stock, and help ensure high standards of documentation and safety.

The role requires experience in a science/industrial laboratory, with strong numeracy, computer and MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently while following SOPs and health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• BSc in an appropriate field (e.g. sciences or engineering).
• Further qualifications or equivalent experience in an academic/industrial lab.

Responsibilities

• General facility housekeeping duties.
• Stock management for consumables and liaise with science team on requirements.
• Maintain facilities, equipment and instrumentation; training may be provided.
• Contact point with external suppliers for servicing and procurement.
• Assist science team with research to improve efficiency and data analysis.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy

Computer skills

MS Office

Independent work

Lab practices

Documentation

SOPs/COSHH knowledge

Instrument maintenance

Quality documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc in sciences or engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Science Creates St Philips, Bristol, UK (On-site full time)

Position: Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Date: Closing date for application is 28th September 2026 unless the role is filled earlier.

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Expected start date: ASAP

About Us

Carbometrics is a Bristol-based chemistry company specialising in the design and synthesis of highly selective binding molecules for use in cutting-edge sensors across hospitals, medical devices, bioprocessing, and industrial applications. Our mission is simple: to help people with diabetes and other conditions live longer, more comfortable lives by improving real time monitoring of key analytes such as glucose.

Built on over 20 years of pioneering research from Professor Anthony Davis' group at the University of Bristol (see: Davis et al., Nature Chemistry, 11, 52-56, 2018), our proprietary Biomimetic Glucose Binding Molecules (GBM) underpin a glucose sensing platform capable of delivering a market-leading Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). The same core technology, developed through our predecessor company Ziylo, was acquired by Novo Nordisk to develop smart insulins (see: Slaaby et al., Nature, 634, (Apply online only), 2024). We have since expanded into a broader analyte portfolio including potassium, lactate, pH, CO₂, and calcium, building toward the most comprehensive continuously monitored sensor array for medical use.

About the role

We're looking for a motivated, hands‑on candidate to assist our science and operations teams, supporting the R&D and day‑to‑day running of our research facility. We’re looking for someone who has experience of working in a science or industrial laboratory, maintenance of instrumentation/equipment, as well as working to a high standard of organisation and documentation. You'll work alongside a team of talented scientists, keeping the facility running to a high standard, and supporting the team where possible.

Our Ecosystem

We're based at Science Creates, Bristol's leading scientific incubator and ecosystem. Carbometrics is a growing company at the frontier of glucose sensing and health technology and can offer the successful candidate an interesting and enjoyable work environment with a highly motivated team of scientists plus an opportunity to grow and develop skills and experience.

Job requirements:

Essential qualifications:

• BSc in an appropriate field (e.g. Sciences or engineering).
• Further qualifications or equivalent experience (e.g. in an academic/industrial laboratory).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in key MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently with good problem‑solving skills.
• Significant experience of working in a practical laboratory in academia and/or industry and adhering to standard laboratory workplace practices such as health and safety protocols.
• Experience with generating and maintaining relevant documentation (e.g. SOPs, COSHH, risk assessments, instrumentation manuals or service records) necessary for the laboratories, relevant equipment and associated users.

Desirable (candidates not expected to have experience in all these areas):

• Experience with maintaining and usage of Quality Management Systems (QMS) or working to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Creation or usage of supporting documentation and tracking that procedures are being followed.
• Experience with QC testing of samples and processes (e.g. routine characterisation of incoming reagents and standards).
• Experience with routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation/equipment.
• Experience with using and maintaining fluidic or microfluidic systems.
• Experience in preparation and routine quality control of standard solutions, buffers and reagents.
• Experience with preparation of chemical formulations and emulsions.
• Experience with hydrogels and thin film coating.
• Experience with 3D printing, mechanical/electronic engineering, or photonics.
• Computer and/or data science skills (i.e. knowledge of Python or other programming languages).
• Experience of analytical chemistry, fluorescence detection and biophysical techniques.

Roles and Responsibilities

Core:

• General facility housekeeping duties.
• Manage, track and maintain stock levels of key consumables and liaise with science team on current and future requirements (e.g. ordering new consumables, equipment, instrumentation etc).
• Maintain facilities, equipment and instrumentation for the team in line with laboratory demand planning. Where appropriate, training will be provided for routine maintenance.
• Act as contact point with external suppliers for equipment servicing, troubleshooting and procurement.
• Assist the science team with their research to streamline and increase efficiency where possible (e.g. analytical method development, optimisation of certain processes, routine data analysis).

Additional:

• Maintain an excellent safety culture by timely reporting of all safety incidents and learning events.
• Execute an experimental work plan, drawing on input/advice from the rest of the team.
• Document and timely reporting of all experimental work using established electronic lab book protocols.
• Assist the team to ensure procedures are developed and kept up to date.
• Build strong, positive working relationships with team members.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement by developing ideas to improve personnel safety, environmental aspects and process improvement.

Eligibility and Expectations

In order to qualify for this position, the candidate will need to be authorised to live and work in the UK

The candidate must have respect for others and a commitment and enthusiasm for high standards and continuous improvement

At Carbometrics we value diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome employees who meet the requirements of the job regardless of gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation

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