Laboratory Technician

Biolyz is offering saliva-based biomarker testing service. We provide daily saliva testing with a 24h turnaround time for over 125+ biomarkers. We leverage biomarkers to predict injuries and performance for professional athletes and teams.

Biolyz HQ is based in Austria, we collaborate with international top football clubs and high-level sports organisations, offering a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can have a real impact.

We are a fast expanding startup with expertise in biomarker analysis, serving to augment sports performance and optimise health. We are actively seeking for laboratory technicians to help us with sample preparation in London and to bring their unique blend of talents to our dynamic team.

• Sample preparation in a state-of-the-art laboratory with number of automated processes
• Handling and processing biological samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Active contribution to laboratory quality management system
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment used in sample preparation, including liquid handlers
• Record keeping of experiments conducted in the laboratory
• Working in shifts with variable working hours and weekend duties

• Highly precise and meticulous working style
• Strong time management skills and efficient task organisation
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks , with a high level of focus and endurance
• Ability to complete tasks in short notice
• Completed training as a laboratory technician with relevant experience or
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytics, or a related field
• Experience with Perkin Elmer liquid handlers is desirable

• We structure our compensation in
  1) short-term,
  2) medium-term and
  3) long-term
• Short-term:
  Salary to ensure that your lifestyle is covered and you are able to work worry-free about money
• Medium-term: (Team) Bonus that ensures that you are aligned with our medium term goals, that quality is held high and that the team is operating at 100%. Bonuses tend to be up to 20% of gross salary.
• Long-term:
  Equity package; we want all employees to participate in the long-term success of the company we are all building. If Biolyz becomes big, the success is shared among the team.
• Chance to contribute to groundbreaking work in sports performance and health biomarker analysis.
• Opportunity to work alongside top-tier soccer clubs and high-level sports organisations.
• High responsibility with the ability to climb the career ladder more rapidly than anywhere else. If you perform, you will earn promotions rapidly. Within 12-18 months, you can become a mid-level or senior laboratory technician.

We look forward to your application. We typically have 3 rounds of interviews:
1) Screening;
2) Technical discussion and/or assessment centre;
3) Management Review for final decision. We require the best candidates to come to an assessment centre to help us to understand your skillset in practice

The pay range for this role is:

29,000 - 33,000 GBP per year (London, United Kingdom)