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

Join Our Mission at Biozeroc!

We are on the lookout for a Production Technician to join our construction technology start-up based in Cambridge, UK. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge materials production at the unique intersection of biology, materials science, and engineering—a field with the potential to decarbonise the construction industry significantly.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven company dedicated to making a real impact in the fight against climate change. If you are a practical, hands-on problem solver, excited about production and manufacturing, and eager to be part of a fast-moving and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

About Biozeroc

At Biozeroc, we are 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 production team to achieve our ambitious goals.

The Role:

As a Production Technician, you will play a crucial role in developing and evolving our early-stage bioconcrete manufacturing processes. You will help ensure high-quality production and smooth operations, delivering sustainable construction products to specification and safety guidelines. In this hands-on, often physical role, you’ll collaborate with engineers, designers and a team of biotechnology scientists to develop and optimise processes to elevate product quality and production volume. Working in a small, energetic start-up, this role offers plenty of opportunities for learning and development for those with a passion for our mission and the energy and enthusiasm to get stuck-in and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up production - get moulds and mixes ready for efficient runs.
• Optimise production - oversee processes, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
• Ensure product quality - monitor products, maintain standards, and take corrective action
• Problem-solve - identify challenges, suggest solutions and take corrective action.
• Document procedures - help create and maintain standard operating guidelines.
• Support Health & Safety - follow best practice and contribute to risk assessments.
• Coordinate across teams - work with different teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage inventory - keep track of materials, chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Hands-on work - handle physical tasks, including moving heavy items (up to 25kg) in an industrial setting.

Successful Applicants Will Have the Following

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial production.

• Experience following and optimising manufacturing and production processes.

• Early-stage production process development and process up-scaling would be a plus.

• Strong practical skills. Ability to operate hand tools and power tools. You enjoy doing DIY in your free time, and take pleasure in getting stuff done

• Familiarity working in a production setting requiring high levels of care, quality checking and assurance.

• Experience developing and/or following Standard Operating Procedures

• Familiarity with COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.

• A formal qualification in engineering, operations or science such as A Level, HND, or BSc is desirable, though experience in a relevant manufacturing environment is also highly valued.

• Able to follow procedures accurately and consistently.

Key Traits to Succeed in This Role:

• Proactive and self-motivated - you will be driven to make an impact in your work and have a track record for doing so.

• You have an eye for the small details - ability to spot issues, suggest improvements, and execute tasks efficiently.

• Curious and adaptable - you are open to learning new techniques, refining processes and working to a deadline.

• Willingness to learn and help out - you’re happy to work flexibly, roll-your-sleeves up, and rally the team to help support team goals and deadlines.

• Physically fit and comfortable working in an industrial environment which will involve physical tasks, regular cleaning and moving and organising kit, products and machinery in the lab.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 & Location:

• Standard working hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with core team hours between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Location: This is a lab-based role requiring full-time on-site work in Cambridge, UK.

Our Offer:

💰 Competitive salary £25,000 to £32,000 (dependent on experience).
🌍 Opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven start-up.
💻 Company laptop and necessary tools.
👥 Mentorship and support from experienced scientists and industry leaders.
🏝️ 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) + up to 3 additional days for company closure at Christmas.
🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme.
🎉 Company social events.

Interview Process for Successful Applicants:

1. Stage 1: Short online screening call to assess role fit and alignment with our mission.

2. Stage 2: In-person interview, including:

   • Deep dive interview with our engineering and technical team.

   • Practical assessment relevant to the role.

   • Final interview with our CEO or Head of Operations.

3. Stage 3: Offer and reference checks.

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

Department

Manufacturing & Production Team

Role

Production Technician

Locations

Biozeroc Head Office. Cambridge.

Yearly salary

£25,000 - £32,000

Employment type

Full-time

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