Scientific Laboratory Technician Guildford, England
Job description
NuKoKo Ltd is a UK-based food technology company. We devise solutions to big food problems, working to future-proof our favourite foods against the threats posed by climate change. We support the efforts to establish a more sustainable, equitable and secure food supply chain.
Role: Scientific Laboratory Technician
Location: Surrey Research Park, Guildford, UK
Department: Research & Development
Responsible to: Chief Science Officer - Professor David E Salt & Head of Operations - Kit
Tomlinson
Job Purpose
Working closely with the Chief Science Officer, you will play an important and exciting role in the development of NuKoKo. We will be running a series of experiments and tests from our home at Surrey Research Park that will give us the data we require to progress our prototype products. Your role as scientific laboratory technician is to provide all the required technical support within the laboratory to deliver this necessary data.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team and help us make some serious and exciting progress. This is a great opportunity to work with and learn from one of the world’s leading academics in the future food space.
Lab Technician Duties:
➔ Designing and executing laboratory experiments, recording observations, and interpreting findings.
➔ Collecting, receiving, labelling, and analysing samples or substances using the correct testing procedures.
➔ Maintaining up to date logs and notebooks to accurately record daily activity.
➔ Recording all procedures, data and results accurately and in the specified format
(written, and/or electronic e.g. spreadsheet or electronic notebook)
➔ Preparing and presenting reports of experiments and tests, both verbally and in writing.
➔ Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
➔ Organising and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
➔ Cleaning, sterilising, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment as required.
➔ Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.
➔ Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.
About You:
➔ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
➔ Practical experience working in a laboratory.
➔ Knowledge and experience of manipulating microorganisms using standard culturing techniques.
➔ Ability to implement and follow safe working practices within a laboratory setting, including the handling of potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
➔ Ability to accurately follow instructions.
➔ Ability to work eectively autonomously and under pressure.
➔ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
➔ Keen attention to detail.
➔ Analytical skills.
Salary: £22-25K (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
● High level of autonomy and support from a highly ambitious and motivated team.
Lots of opportunity to progress as the business grows.
● Time Off: 30 days per year including bank holidays
● Well Being: Reduced membership fee to Surrey Sports Park
● Learning & Development: Personal development budget of £150 pa
● On-site parking and/or free shuttle service from Guildford train station
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
As an equal opportunity’s employer, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a talented workforce and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our Company.
We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford, GU2 7YG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 10/04/2023
