Laboratory Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a laboratory technician to work in our rapidly growing research and development department focused on microbiome modulation and bacterial control through the application of CRISPR and other molecular technologies using our patented Guided Biotics™ platform at FOLIUM's Bristol Laboratories. The position is based at Science Creates, Old Market Incubator in the heart of Bristol but may require occasional work at Bristol Veterinary School, Langford on an ad hoc basis.

This position is primarily a laboratory maintenance and office admin role, with the possibility to develop skills within scientific research / quality assurance in the longer-term future.

Your role is to support experimental work to develop Guided Biotics™ delivery systems:

Proactively support FOLIUM as a dynamic and fast-growing company.

• Assist team members in highly innovative and novel R&D.
• Work effectively in a vibrant team atmosphere to deliver experiments and projects that are well designed and executed.
• Undertake further training as part of Folium’s continuous development programme to acquire and master skills and techniques in microbiology and molecular biology.
• Apply standard laboratory techniques and procedures; good microbiological laboratory practice; use of general lab equipment; microbial culture.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Routine duties will consist of:

• Preparation of media, lab solutions and basic reagents.
• Monitoring and purchasing laboratory stock, sourcing materials from new suppliers as required.
• Liaising with scientists to ensure resources are supplied to suit ongoing project timelines, prioritising your workload as required.
• Cleaning and maintain equipment as part of upkeeping a clean and productive workspace, ensuring criteria of our QC lab maintenance schedule is met.
• Processing laboratory waste correctly, a duty which will involve communicating with external staff at Science Creates.
• Carry out a variety of assays following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Mediate communication between our financial team and external organisation accounts managers.

As part of the training and personal development programme you may progress to:

• Assist with assays to support scientific projects that will underpin the goals of the company; including processing animal samples, DNA extractions, PCR.
• Develop new QA/QC documentation and in house processes.
• Contribute to the preparation and quality control testing of product candidates and materials for use in in-vivo studies. Undertake research in novel areas that could open new avenues for the company to venture into.
• Contribute to the development of new or improved methods and/or techniques and be trained to use relevant equipment and technologies (e.g. Microscopy / qPCR / NGS etc).

What are we looking for?

Bright, enthusiastic individual who is excited about contemporary life sciences and is willing to learn and follow direction.

Previous experience with some microbiology and molecular biology techniques advantageous, but by no means essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software.

Experience in an admin/finance/supply chain/stock handling role could be beneficial.

• Processing invoices, expenses, and other financial documents.
• Managing correspondence (emails, letters)
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems

Dynamic problem solver.

Good organisational and communication skills.

Team player.

Ability to keep clear and accurate written records of work.

What can we offer you?

A highly competitive salary for the right candidate - c£30,000 per annum with good benefits.

Laboratory Technicians at Folium Science have successfully undertaken further study (BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science), as professional development in this role.

Delivery of a commercial project with industrial experience and industry partners.

Working in our own labs with links to a top 10 UK university.

Access pioneering techniques in CRISPR- Cas across our Group.

How to apply?

Apply to this advert and Roy Bennett at ADLIB, our recruitment partner will look through your application.

About FOLIUM Science

FOLIUM Science is a UK based biotechnology business that was founded in 2016 as a division of SNIPR Holdings APS alongside its sister company SNIPR Biome. The business was founded in Cambridge and has R&D laboratories in Bristol. Our mission is to be the first to deliver CRISPR to the food chain for precise bacterial control. FOLIUM Science has developed unique and patented technology that will selectively remove unwanted bacteria. This technology is called “Guided Biotics”. It will help to reduce the need to use antibiotics in farmed animals. FOLIUM Science has developed unique Guided Biotics to selectively remove unwanted bacteria from livestock. Priority targets for poultry applications are Salmonella (all serotypes) and other zoonotic, performance reducing, spoilage and wastage bacteria. FOLIUM Science investors have been with us since incorporation in 2017 and are committed to taking our product to market across several territories through to 2025.