Lab Technician

ABOUT MULTUS

Multus is on a mission to improve human and planetary health by designing cell culture media to grow the industrial bioeconomy.

Our approach combines AI, robotic automation, and cell biology to design better-performing cell culture media formulations faster. We work with companies making essential medicines, food, and materials to accelerate and scale their impact from lab to market.

Today, we strive to be the leading partner for media development and supply for the Cellular Agriculture, Biopharmaceutical and Advanced Therapies sectors.

Multus is a fast‑paced, collaborative team that enjoys working hard in pursuit of our mission. We’ve created a unique work environment with a team unified in our drive to create lasting and meaningful impact at a global scale.

We’re hiring a hands‑on Lab Technician to keep our labs running smoothly and to support reliable, high‑quality experimental work. You’ll combine excellent lab housekeeping with careful documentation, inventory, and equipment upkeep, and day‑to‑day experimental support.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Candidates must possess the full right to work in the UK.

• Assist research workflows with sample handling and preparation, simple assays, and basic cell culture tasks under supervision and using aseptic technique.
• Prepare common solutions and media. Dispense, label, and aliquot according to SOPs.
• Support equipment upkeep: book calibrations, arrange maintenance, and perform basic checks before and after service.
• Maintain accurate records in ELN or LIMS. File MSDS, log calibrations, track lots and expiry dates.
• Support deliveries to internal stakeholders and coordinate with scientists on daily priorities. Process laboratory deliveries, including receipt, storage, and communication with relevant teams.
• Wash, sterilise, and organise glassware and reusable labware.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and shared lab areas to a defined schedule, such as incubators and water baths.
• Manage waste streams and disposal in line with COSHH and local regulations, including biological, chemical, sharps, and autoclave waste.
• Manage inventory and maintain stocks for materials needed for ongoing research projects, ensuring all resources are readily available and accounted for, minimising operational downtime.
• Monitor and restock consumables, reagents, and gases. Keep storage locations tidy and up to date in inventory records.
• Receive deliveries, book in items, label and store appropriately. Coordinate outgoing shipments.
• Uphold safety culture and compliance with SOPs, GLP expectations, and risk assessments.

Below are some key skills and experiences that would help you succeed in this role. We encourage you to apply even if you don't check every single one:

• Educational background:
  Diploma or BSc in biology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment, calibration processes, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience following protocols for maintenance and sterilisation of cell incubators, water baths, and biological safety cabinets.
• Demonstrated experience in a wet lab environment and strong aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of COSHH, risk assessments, and SOP-driven workflows.
• Comfortable preparing buffers, media, and performing accurate weighing and dilutions.
• Familiar with common analytical equipment such as pH meters and cell counters.
• Strong attention to detail and record‑keeping in ELN or LIMS.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach across teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Physically capable of performing cleaning, assembly and manual handling tasks.
• Knowledge of equipment booking systems and routine maintenance scheduling.

The following skills and experiences would help you stand out even more:

• Foundational skills in mammalian cell culture, with direct hands‑on experience in different cell models/types.
• Experience in laboratories that work under Good laboratory practice (GLP), NEBOSH Health and Safety, or Quality management systems (ISO 9001) standards.
• First aid training, Health and Safety training, COSHH training.
• Experience…