Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Salary: £32,000

Location:

Corsham Science Park

At Cellular Agriculture Ltd, we're shaping the future of food by developing advanced biomanufacturing infrastructure for the cultivated food industry. Our goal is to lead the sector's industrialisation by designing next-generation bioreactor platforms that will support the entire ecosystem, from startups to global manufacturers. By developing the technology to scale cultivated food production, we aim to help address some of the world's most urgent challenges: food security, climate change and the sustainability of agriculture.

We're a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and innovators who believe in a better way forward - where next-generation technologies meet real-world impact. If you're inspired by bold ideas, driven by purpose, and excited to be part of a team shaping the future of food, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we are building the tools and systems that will make cultivated meat a viable, sustainable food source for communities around the globe.

We are also deeply committed to inclusion and equity. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better decisions and stronger innovation. We're cultivating a workplace culture where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. Everyone here has a voice-and we use it to build a better future.

• Supporting R&D and Engineering routine activities, e.g. cell culture, bioprocess set-up, analysis and data collection.
• Seed train cell expansion for bioreactor operations.
• Making bulk media batches.
• Perform downstream molecular biology analysis.
• Collaborate across teams and assist in various company activities to accelerate R&D and engineering workplans.
• Act as a key source of knowledge and support for specific equipment.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to maintain a professional, clean, and safe working environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to work weekend days (approximately 1-2 weekend days per month) for which time off in lieu will be granted.

• In addition to working in a world class facility based in the Corsham science park near Bath within a supportive and inclusive team, you will receive a highly competitive base salary, share options in a growing biotech enterprise, competitive holiday allowance and a fantastic benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover and life assurance. You will have access to world-class training, development, and networking with organisations across cellular agriculture, and food systems.

On-line interviews to be held on Monday 7th September

On site interviews to be held on Wednesday 16th September