As a Research Technician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting bioprocess development by ensuring high-quality cell culture operations. You will provide technical support through laboratory organisation, training new team members, performing experimental procedures, and analysing results. With relevant experience and knowledge in the project's research area, you will actively contribute as part of the technical team, working under the guidance of Project Managers to help achieve the overall objectives.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct seed train cell expansion to support bioreactor operations.
2. Act as a subject matter expert for specific techniques and lab equipment operation and maintenance.
3. Maintain and improve cell culture facilities, ensuring optimal productivity and quality.
4. Oversee stock control of cell culture and analysis consumables.
5. Collaborate with technical colleagues to uphold high standards in the lab.
Objectives:
1. Support bioprocess development work by ensuring sufficient seed train production volumes for bioreactor operations.
2. Maintain the company's cell bank, and stock control of cell culture and analysis consumables to improve quality and productivity.
3. Contribute to process improvement and lab productivity through efficient stock and equipment management.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Significant experience working in biological R&D or manufacturing, including experience with maintenance and troubleshooting specialist laboratory equipment.
2. Proven ability to manage day-to-day lab operations and ensure smooth functionality of equipment or facilities.
3. Demonstrable ability to work with a diverse range of people, working towards a common goal in a multi-disciplinary environment.
4. Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and analysis (Essential).
5. Undergraduate degree (or equivalent experience) in Developmental biology (Preferred).
6. Experience in operating and supporting bioreactors (Desirable).
What you will get in return / The Benefits / Opportunities:
About Cellular Agriculture Ltd: 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 like-minded people to join our growing team.
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: Sunday 9th February
On-site interviews to be held on: Wednesday 19th February
* Please be advised that we are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Only candidates who already have the full Right to Work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship will be considered for this position.
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