Lab Assistant London, England
Job description
This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to make a real contribution to the circular economy and decarbonising the built environment and manage the backbone, or the operations function, of one of the UK’s fastest growing startups.
Why Biohm is exciting…
Biohm is a multi-award-winning London-based company that develops biomimetic systems, processes, and biotechnologies through biofabrication, bioutilisation, synthetic biology, and advanced material science to commercialise market-leading and ground-breaking products, services, and solutions for the built environment.
At Biohm, we allow nature to lead innovation and strive only to have a regenerative impact on everything we touch.
Biohm’s ever-growing range of products is underpinned by two core biotechnologies; mycelium, or the root-structure of fungi, and Orb, or organic refuse biocompound. The company has a strong stream of exciting products in the pipeline and a wide range of opportunities to partner with major multinationals from various sectors to commercialise its products globally.
Biohm's ultimate aim is to harmonise cultural and natural systems and provide the future of humanity with the best biomimetic solutions in the shortest possible time. The ‘operations’ team is central to this aim and can be viewed as the backbone of the company, as it is within this function that all of the company’s activities are enabled.
Biohm has a diverse team of passionate scientists, engineers, designers, and business innovators. We are looking for a like-minded individual to join us and help change the world for the better.
About the role…
The Lab Assistant merges traditional lab technician responsibilities with overseeing certain production-related lab processes. As a Lab Assistant at BIOHM, you will play a vital role in supporting our scientists and researchers in various laboratory tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about science and eager to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries. This role would suit someone looking for full-time work. Ideally we are looking for someone with prior experience as an Lab Assistant or equivalent role, ideally within a startup/scaleup environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lab Maintenance | Ensure the lab remains in top condition, with equipment, tools, and materials neatly organised and ready for use.
- Research Aid | Assist the Innovation team in initiating, conducting, and concluding experiments, ensuring each step meets the highest standards.
- Stock Oversight | Regularly review and manage production-related lab stocks, keeping the Production Supervisor informed of stock levels and any requirements.
- Lead Lab Processes | Head specific lab processes connected to production, ensuring they run from start to finish without a hitch.
- Data Handlings | Accurately capture, record, and disseminate experimental data, ensuring consistency at all times. Collaborate with team members to achieve research objectives.
Key Requirements & skills:
- A degree in biotechnology, a related discipline, or an equivalent hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with standard lab tools, equipment, and safety measures.
- Excellent organisational skills and meticulous record-keeping.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen circumstances.
Benefits
- Potential access to Biohm's employee share option scheme - dependent on impact and value created
- Flexible working hours
- 28 days holiday in addition to public holidays (pro rata based on FTE)
At Biohm, we pride ourselves on the value-enriching and compassionate culture we have created within our team, enabling each of us to rise to our full potential.
Location | South Bermondsey, London, UK Start Date | ASAP
Full Time roles are available | Ideally 40 hours a week
We want (you) to join (y)our revolution!
If you do too, please apply and we will contact you shortly.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: From £25,064.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PA 12589458
