Laboratory 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 are scaling 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 ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on tasks and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and functional workspace. Responsible for maintenance of consumables stocks as well as equipment maintenance logistics, and assisting in keeping up-to-date and accurate safety documentation.

Epoch Biodesign 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
• Help to build-out new experimental facilities and centralised processes such as stock rotation in the laboratory

Expertise and background:

Essential

• Hands-on biology or chemistry laboratory experience, including practical use and maintenance of common analytical equipment such as balances and pH meters
• Experience of following and writing lab documentation, including SOPs and risk assessments
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Previous work in industry, especially in a high-growth startup
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

Benefits and perks

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

Benefits:

• 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!