Laboratory Technician; Sensor Testing Laboratory

Position: Laboratory Technician (Sensor Testing Laboratory)
Location:

Science Creates St Philips, Bristol, UK (On-site full time)
Position:  Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Date:
Closing date for application is 28th September 2026 unless the role is filled earlier.
Salary:  £(phone number removed)
Expected start date: ASAP

About Us

Carbometrics is a Bristol-based chemistry company specialising in the design and synthesis of highly selective binding molecules for use in cutting-edge sensors across hospitals, medical devices, bioprocessing, and industrial applications. Our mission is simple: to help people with diabetes and other conditions live longer, more comfortable lives by improving real time monitoring of key analytes such as glucose.

Built on over 20 years of pioneering research from Professor Anthony Davis' group at the University of Bristol (see: Davis et al., Nature Chemistry, 11, 52-56, 2018), our proprietary Biomimetic Glucose Binding Molecules (GBM) underpin a glucose sensing platform capable of delivering a market-leading Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). The same core technology, developed through our predecessor company Ziylo, was acquired by Novo Nordisk to develop smart insulins (see:
Slaaby et al., Nature, 634, (Apply online only), 2024). We have since expanded into a broader analyte portfolio including potassium, lactate, pH, CO₂, and calcium, building toward the most comprehensive continuously monitored sensor array for medical use.

About the role

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on candidate to assist our science and operations teams, supporting the R&D and day-to-day running of our research facility. We’re looking for someone who has experience of working in a science or industrial laboratory, maintenance of instrumentation/equipment, as well as working to a high standard of organisation and documentation. You'll work alongside a team of talented scientists, keeping the facility running to a high standard, and supporting the team where possible.

Our Ecosystem

We're based at Science Creates, Bristol's leading scientific incubator and ecosystem. Carbometrics is a growing company at the frontier of glucose sensing and health technology and can offer the successful candidate an interesting and enjoyable work environment with a highly motivated team of scientists plus an opportunity to grow and develop skills and experience.

Job requirements:

Essential qualifications:

BSc in an appropriate field (e.g. Sciences or engineering).
Further qualifications or equivalent experience (e.g. in an academic/industrial laboratory).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Excellent numeracy, literacy, and computer skills.
Proficiency in key MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
Ability to work independently with good problem-solving skills.
Significant experience of working in a practical laboratory in academia and/or industry and adhering to standard laboratory workplace practices such as health and safety protocols.

Experience with generating and maintaining relevant documentation (e.g. SOPs, COSHH, risk assessments, instrumentation manuals or service records) necessary for the laboratories, relevant equipment and associated users.

Desirable (candidates not expected to have experience in all these areas):

Experience with maintaining and usage of Quality Management Systems (QMS) or working to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Creation or usage of supporting documentation and tracking that procedures are being followed.

Experience with QC testing of samples and processes (e.g. routine characterisation of incoming reagents and standards).

Experience with routine maintenance and calibration of instrumentation/equipment.

Experience with using and maintaining fluidic or microfluidic systems.
Experience in preparation and routine quality control of standard solutions, buffers and reagents.

Experience with preparation of chemical formulations and emulsions.

Experience with hydrogels and thin film coating.

Experience with 3D printing, mechanical/electronic engineering, or photonics.
Computer and/or data science skills (i.e. knowledge of Python or other programming languages).

Experience of analytical chemistry, fluorescence detection and biophysical techniques.

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