📍 Location: Cambridge, UK
🕒 Type: Full-Time
🔬 Industry: Biotechnology, Construction

Join Our Mission at Biozeroc!

We are on the lookout for a junior protein scientist to join our busy start-up in a laboratory role, based in Cambridge, UK. You will be working with a talented team of scientists and engineers developing innovative materials at the unique intersection of biology, materials science, and engineering that has the potential to significantly decarbonise the construction industry.

You are likely to be a recent graduate with experience in protein science or molecular biology, eager to develop new skills and looking to secure a role in a mission-driven and fast-paced start-up environment. Working directly with a growing team, you will work hands-on in an advanced biotechnology laboratory contributing to impactful research and development projects.

About Biozeroc

At Biozeroc we're on a mission to help the construction industry build a carbon neutral future. Through our proprietary technology, we tackle up to 8% of the world's carbon emissions, replacing carbon-intensive materials such as concrete.

After successfully raising VC-funding and securing over £1M in grant support, we are now expanding our R&D team to achieve this ambitious goal.

The Role:

As a junior protein scientist you will perform routine molecular biology protocols such as DNA extraction, DNA fragment assembly and transformation. You will also be involved in protein purification and enzymatic characterisation. You will maintain detailed records of experiments and procedures and ensure lab tidiness and cleanliness. You will play a key role in ensuring that experiments are carried out on time and to high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine molecular biology experiments to generate protein expression vectors and characterize protein production

• Run, develop, and implement quantitative and qualitative assays

• Run wet-lab experiments, produce, characterise, and test material samples

• Maintain detailed records of experiments and procedures to optimise learning, continuous improvement and ensure health and safety protocols are met

• Maintain good lab organisation, cleanliness and maintenance to deliver high productivity and successful lab outcomes

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the availability of essential lab supplies

Successful Applicants Will Have the Following:

• A degree in a biological sciences related field is essential

• 1-2 years experience with molecular cloning and or protein science

• Experience of working in a commercial or R&D lab

• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (or MS Office equivalents)

Key Traits to Succeed in This Role:

• Can-do attitude and a strong work ethic: remain flexible to meet the evolving needs of the business

• Excellent time management: able to prioritise & organise weekly activities

• Detail and improvement-oriented: able to spot discrepancies, report them and suggest improvements to the team

• Curiosity: asking questions to improve existing processes & willingness to learn new skills

• Execution-focused: you consistently 'get things done' and manage expectations clearly

• Good communication skills: you communicate with with your peers effectively and ask for help when needed

Diversity and Inclusivity:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute to our company’s success. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe that innovation thrives on diversity.

Working Hours and Location:

• Our standard working hours are 9.00-17.30, with core team hours between 10.00-17.00.

• This is a lab-based role, so you will be required to work in Cambridge five days per week.

Our offer:

💸 Salary between £25,000-£32,000 (depending on experience)
🌍 Opportunity to make a real impact
💻 Company laptop and tools
🤝 Mentorship and support from experienced scientists and industry leaders
🏝️ 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + up to 3 days company closure at Christmas
🚲 Cycle-to-work scheme
🤩 Company social events

Interview process for successful applicants:

• Stage 1. Short online screening call to assess role-company-mission fit.

• Stage 2. In-person interview:

  • Deep dive interview on skills and experience, with our CTO and one of our tech team

  • Practical assessment relevant to the role

  • Final interview with our CEO or Head of Operations

• Stage 3: Offer and reference checks.

We aim to complete our selection process and make offers during March-April.

Department

MicroBio & SynBio Team

Role

Jnr Protein Scientist

Locations

Biozeroc Head Office. Cambridge.

Yearly salary

£25,000 - £32,000

Employment type

Full-time

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