Laboratory Technician

Details

Employment Type:

Full-time (an average of 35 hours per week)

Location:

Based at MiAlgae's site in Grangemouth, Falkirk Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience qualifications and suitability, plus shift premium.

Working pattern:
Rotating shift pattern covering day and back shifts, including weekend working as part of the rota. Flexibility will be required to support operational and business needs.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Production Lab Supervisor, you will join MiAlgae's laboratory team, supporting both our Production and Quality Control functions. This is a varied, hands-on role that will primarily focus on supporting Production Laboratory activities, including inoculum preparation, aseptic laboratory operations, autoclaving, media preparation and laboratory housekeeping. As part of our cross-functional laboratory team, you will also receive training in Quality Control activities and will support QC testing, sampling, documentation and laboratory operations as required.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their laboratory experience across both production and quality environments within a rapidly growing biotechnology company. You will work closely with colleagues across Production, Quality, Engineering and Operations, helping to ensure safe, efficient and compliant laboratory operations while contributing to MiAlgae's mission of creating sustainable alternatives to marine-sourced Omega-3. As part of MiAlgae's cross-functional laboratory model, team members are trained across both Production and Quality Control activities, providing greater variety, development opportunities and operational flexibility.

• Produce and maintain laboratory-scale algal cultures to support production activities.
• Carry out routine laboratory activities including media preparation, sampling, sterilisation and equipment preparation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including autoclaves and associated systems.
• Complete laboratory records, log sheets and documentation accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, stock management and consumable control.
• Follow laboratory SOPs, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with microbiological and analytical testing activities under the guidance of the Quality team.
• Support sample preparation, testing and recording of quality control results.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance and routine checks of laboratory equipment.
• Support investigations, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives across both Production and QC laboratories.
• Work flexibly across Production and Quality laboratories to provide operational support, holiday cover and absence cover when required.
• Participate in cross-training programmes and maintain competency across both Production and Quality Control laboratory activities.

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable laboratory professional who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is keen to develop a broad range of technical skills.

You may be an early-career scientist with laboratory experience gained through education, placements or industry, or an experienced laboratory technician seeking a varied role within a growing biotechnology business.

Most importantly, you will be flexible, eager to learn, comfortable working across different laboratory environments and committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and teamwork.

• A minimum of one year’s relevant laboratory experience gained in a biotechnology, microbiology, food, pharmaceutical, environmental, research or quality environment.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent…