Lab Technician

Epoch Biodesign
Epoch Biodesign is a well-funded, venture-backed start-up using biology to make every type of plastic recyclable.
Using a unique combination of AI, synthetic biology and green chemistry, we arescaling enzymatic recycling processes to transform unrecyclable plastics into new sustainable materials and chemical building blocks. These processes yield substantial reductions in carbon emissions and prevent waste from entering landfill or the environment. They also generate disruptive unit economics, allowing us to scale our solutions quickly to solve this urgent challenge.
We’re already working with major players across polymer manufacturing, fashion and automotive, and are scaling up to our first demo production facility in 2025.

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support the daily operations of our laboratory.

This role is suited for those with a diploma or apprenticeship who want to apply their skills in a practical setting.

It is not suitable for those seeking an academic or research-focused career, including those with a master's or PhD.

We are seeking someone who takes pride in ensuring that the routine, hands-on tasks of running and maintaining a lab are always in order and someone who values a clean, organised, and functional workspace. The successful candidate must be able to start immediately and have the right to work in the UK.

Epoch Biodesign’s head office is in London.

Find out more at www.epochbiodesign.com

The Role

Maintaining the smooth running of the laboratory, including but not limited to:

• Stock rotation (media, buffers, glassware, plasticware)
• Ordering/goods-in
• Assist with inventories
• Uphold lab cleanliness and safety
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and cleaning
• Assist with waste disposal management
• Sample tracking and shipping
• Help to build-out new experimental facilities and centralised processes such as stock rotation in the laboratory

Experience

Must haves:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a lab or administrative role.
• Hands-on biology or chemistry laboratory experience
• Previous work in industry, especially in a high-growth startup
• Experience of following and writing lab documentation, including SOPs and risk assessments
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-haves

• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Use of electronic lab notebooks
• COSHH experience
• Use of GMOs

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organised.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks with precision.
• Adept at working independently and as part of a team, working across multiple projects/experiments simultaneously

Education

Laboratory Technician Diploma or Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

• A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
• Meaningful EMI Share Options
• A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
• Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
• Group Income Protection
• Group Critical Illness
• Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable

On-the-job perks

• Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Various staff social activities

And we are always in the process of reviewing and implementing further on-the-job perks!