Development Technician

About the opportunity

This is a 14-month contract (with potential to move into a permanent role) within a newly established lab environment. The role requires flexibility for occasional weekend work, with time taken back during the week.

• Carry out routine cell culture and 3D culture workflows
• Support preparation, processing, and handling of biological samples
• Perform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and microscopy preparation
• Assist with immunostaining and imaging workflows
• Prepare reagents, media, and laboratory materials
• Carry out quality control checks on experiments and outputs
• Maintain accurate records, batch logs, and documentation
• Support development of standardised protocols and reproducible workflows
• Identify and flag technical issues early and assist with troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised lab environment
• Manage stock, consumables, and laboratory inventory

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a biological science discipline
• Ideally working towards, or holding, a PhD or strong exposure to research-level lab environments
• Hands‑on laboratory experience (academic, biotech, healthcare, or industry)
• Experience with histology (e.g., tissue embedding, cryosectioning) and immunohistochemistry
• Experience with stem cells, organoids, or 3D culture systems is advantageous
• Familiarity with QC processes, SOPs, or regulated lab environments is beneficial
• Experience with in biotech, pharma, or research settings is desirable
• Comfortable using Excel, lab systems, or image analysis tools
• Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving priorities

• Salary between £30,000 and £38,000, depending on experience
• Be one of the first hires in a high-potential biotech startup
• Pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and official closure days over the Christmas period