Microbiology Technician at Bactobio- Apply Now!
About Bactobio
We are a London-based biotechnology startup using breakthrough technologies in synthetic biology, next-generation sequencing, and machine learning to cultivate the 99% of previously unculturable microbes. These microbes constitute the biggest bioresource in life, and our exclusive access allows us to discover novel chemicals that can be applied across various markets.
Position: Microbiology Technician
Department: Microbial Generation
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: London
Workplace Type: Onsite
Compensation: ยฃ38,000 – ยฃ40,000 / year
Reporting To: Susan Joseph
Role
In this role, you will facilitate the expansion of our library of novel microbes and support our vision to discover solutions to global issues, including new antibiotics against resistant bacteria and fungicides to support global food security.
Team
Our microbial generation team oversees the generation, processing, and stocking of novel species of microbes.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the microbial generation team in the isolation of novel species of microbes
- Maintenance of our microbial library, including using various methods to stock our strains
- Maintenance of the pipeline for microbial isolation
- Passaging samples for isolation of microbial species
- DNA harvesting and preparation for Sanger sequencing/ library preparation for NGS
- Preparation of media for DOE-driven experiments
- Ownership of project(s) and upskilling in various areas of the Bactobio pipeline
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
You should have:
- A Masterโs degree or above in life sciences or a BSc in life sciences plus equivalent experience
- Experience working with sterile techniques, including handling agar plates and liquid culture
- Experience with working with bacteria (a plus if itโs with species that are difficult to culture in the lab)
- Interest in biotechnology and enthusiasm for scientific discovery
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
It would be great if you have:
- Experience working in industry for 1-2 years
- Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS), especially library preparation for Illumina and nanopore sequencing
- Experience working with liquid-handling robots
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension plan
- Paid maternity leave (12 weeks) and paternity/new parent leave (6 weeks)
- Up to 2 months of fully paid sick leave
- Brand new, modern labs in Central London with dedicated office space, large balconies, and 360โ views of the London skyline
- And much more!
If you are passionate about microbiology and biotechnology, join us at Bactobio and be part of our impactful journey!
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