Fermentation Technician

The role

A hands-on Technician will support day-to-day laboratory fermentation operations. You will carry out routine checks, prepare solutions, and maintain equipment.

What you will do

• Carry out routine checks and upkeep of fermentation and analytics equipment
• Follow SOPs and carry out routine system checks, such as dilution checks
• Monitor consumables and stock levels, and raise orders before supplies run low
• Prepare stock solutions and reagents for experiments
• Clean, sterilise and maintain labware and equipment

Required qualifications

• A PhD in a life sciences, chemistry or engineering subject (e.g. biochemistry, bioprocess or chemical engineering) or a related field, OR
• An MSc in a related field, plus 1 year of relevant industry experience, OR
• A BSc in a related field, plus 3 years of relevant industry experience, OR
• A-levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC, Scottish Highers), plus 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a laboratory setting
• Able to lift up to 20 kg using safe manual handling techniques
• Comfortable being on your feet for most of the day in a hands-on role: building, moving, connecting and cleaning equipment
• Careful, accurate record keeping
• Reliable and well organised, and comfortable with routine work
• Stays calm and keeps standards high when things are busy
• Works well as part of a team, takes direction, and raises problems early
• Clear communicator

Nice to have

• Experience preparing solutions, including dilution and molarity calculations
• Confident using pH meters and preparing buffers
• Safe handling of hazardous chemicals and compressed gases
• Experience with bioreactors or fermentation
• Experience working with HPLC and/or GC instruments
• Aseptic technique

Before you apply

• Include a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the job
• Only applications received through our website will be reviewed
• Process includes an initial screening interview and two additional interviews
• If successful, we will carry out referencing prior to making an offer

About the company

Phase Biolabs is a deep tech company building biomanufacturing platforms. They use engineered biocatalysts to convert waste and low-value feedstocks into sustainable chemicals and fuels.