Jobs in Corsham, wiltshire, south west, uk

Laboratory Assistant

Salary : £25,000

Location : Corsham Science Park

Cellular Agriculture Ltd produces technology that aims to make cultivated meat a widely available, sustainable, ethical, affordable protein alternative.

We are passionate about food security with an enthusiasm for next-generation solutions, innovative technologies, sustainability, and the future of food and agriculture, and are looking for a like-minded, highly motivated and skilled Process Engineering Technician to join our growing team.

The company integrates activities across a Research and Development Department responsible for innovating, an Engineering Department that delivers scaled iterations of bioreactors and bioprocess, and the Operations Department responsible for ensuring the company runs smoothly. These Departments work seamlessly together towards delivering technology that allows a sustainable alternative protein to diversify food stuffs for food security across the world. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our manufacturing processes and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in the benefits a diverse team brings, and having and equitable culture in which all our people can thrive, with everyone being able to influence our day-to-day working for the better, and encouraging growth.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This role will be crucial in supporting our research and development activities and ensuring smooth operation of the laboratories.

What this role entails :

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including the preparation of materials, reagents, and equipment.
• Support the team in conducting experiments and assist in the execution of standard protocols.
• Assist in the ordering and stocking of laboratory supplies, including maintaining the consumables inventory.
• Support the lab cleanliness and waste disposal, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with company policies and protocols.

Objectives

1) Support the companies activities, by performing routine laboratory tasks such as sample preparation, Lab glassware / plasticware washes & sterilisation, pipetting, media preparation, and sterile technique handling.

2) Maintain accurate records of orders, lab consumables inventory, and hazardous waste storage.

3) Ensure equipment is readily available to use by performing routine basic equipment maintenance and reporting any issues to the relevant team members.

4) Working closely with colleagues to maintain a professional, clean and safe working environment.

Selection criteria

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The Benefits

In addition to working in a world class facility based in the Bath region with a supporting and inclusive team, you will receive a highly competitive base salary, share options in a growing biotech enterprise, competitive holiday allowance and a fantastic benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover and life assurance. You will have access to world-class training, development, and networking with organisations across cellular agriculture, and food systems.

Closing date : Tuesday 6th May

On site interviews to be held on : Thursday 15th May