Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes pride in precision, and thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment? Looking to be part of an early-stage biotech where your work directly impacts scientific output and quality?

We are recruiting for a Development Technician to join an innovative biotech startup as one of their first laboratory hires, supporting the development of advanced human cell-based models used in research and drug discovery.

This role is ideal for someone with strong practical lab skills who enjoys cell culture, sample preparation, and maintaining high-quality, repeatable laboratory processes.

About the opportunity:

This is a 14-month contract (with potential to move into a permanent role) within a newly established lab environment.

The role requires flexibility for occasional weekend work, with time taken back during the week.

Working closely with scientific leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring lab operations run smoothly and data is generated to a consistently high standard.

In this role, you will:

Carry out routine cell culture and 3D culture workflows

Support preparation, processing, and handling of biological samples

Perform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and microscopy preparation

Assist with immunostaining and imaging workflows

Prepare reagents, media, and laboratory materials

Carry out quality control checks on experiments and outputs

Maintain accurate records, batch logs, and documentation

Support development of standardised protocols and reproducible workflows

Identify and flag technical issues early and assist with troubleshooting

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised lab environment

Manage stock, consumables, and laboratory inventorySkills & Experience:

Degree or equivalent practical experience in a biological science discipline

Ideally working towards, or holding, a PhD OR strong exposure to research-level lab environments

Hands-on laboratory experience (academic, biotech, healthcare, or industry)

Experience with histology (e.g., tissue embedding, cryosectioning) and immunohistochemistry

Experience with stem cells, organoids, or 3D culture systems is advantageous

Familiarity with QC processes, SOPs, or regulated lab environments is beneficial

Experience within biotech, pharma, or research settings is desirable

Comfortable using Excel, lab systems, or image analysis tools

Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving prioritiesWhy you will love working here:

Salary between £30,000 and £38,000, depending on experience

Be one of the first hires in a high-potential biotech startup

Pension scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and official closure days over the Christmas period