Laboratory Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Improving the sustainability of the textile dyeing industry
Job Description – Laboratory Assistant
Company:
Colorifix is a biotechnology company that aims to bring a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly process to the textile dyeing industry by eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well as allowing for large savings in water and energy use. Colorifix has been recognised by winning awards in both synthetic biology and fashion, with full information available on our website. Our investors include H&M, Bombyx Capital, Regeneration VC, University of Cambridge, MV Capital AG whose collective backing is funding our expansion.
We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience
Role description:
Colorifix pilot scale site in Cambridge is looking for a Laboratory assistant. This role will be key to support the fermentation team. The assistant will be responsible for preparing solutions and media, carrying out laboratory tests when needed, ordering, and organising supplies, maintaining equipment records and daily work logs and discussing and answering any questions regarding the results obtained.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proactive behaviour on assisting the day-to-day routine in the laboratory including hazard waste disposal.
- Routine maintenance of equipment and ensuring the laboratory is always clean and tidy.
- Know how to follow standard protocols and guidelines to prepare samples, reagents, media, solutions.
- Be able to maintain inventory tracking, accurate record keeping, and following Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks.
- Flexible team player that is committed to the success of the team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills: report writing, and verbal communication skills are a necessity.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with scientific discipline or 1-2 years’ experience.
- Experience in the use of conventional laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifugation, microscope, spectrophotometer, pH meter).
- Some understanding of microbiology and working with aseptic technique.
- Experience with quality control templates for data analysis.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of strain management.
Title: Laboratory Assistant
Reports to: Fermentation Manager
Location: Cambridge
Remuneration: £23-26,000
Holidays: 25 + BH + Birthday
Benefits: Pension scheme, EMI share options, mental health support and employee wellbeing budget, company social events and annual retreat
Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] stating the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 14thMay 2023
Colorifix is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/05/2023
