Laboratory Technician

About this opportunity

Ogibiotec is looking for a microbiological lab technician to support our R&D team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with physicists and engineers developing novel technologies for automated microbial cultures. This position is well suited to a recent graduate or early-career scientist looking to gain experience in an industry-focused laboratory setting.

About us

Ogibiotec is a rapidly growing Scotland-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of small, modular bioreactors, alongside the development of intuitive web-app–based software for their control. Driven by a mission to make bioreactors accessible to every microbiology lab, the company aims to revolutionize microbial culturing—a critical process underpinning microbiology and biotechnology. By automating routine and time-consuming tasks, Ogibiotec’s systems enable researchers to focus on more complex scientific questions, accelerating discovery and innovation.

About The Candidate

You are either a recent graduate in biology or a skilled laboratory technician with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to supporting R&D scientists in their experimental work. You are familiar with working in a BSL-1 microbiology laboratory environment, including the safe handling and disposal of microbiological cultures. You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with scientists from a range of disciplines, and you are able to maintain clear, accurate, and well-organised laboratory documentation.

Note that unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for overseas workers. The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

·      Maintain laboratory operations, including stocking consumables and supplies, preparing microbiological media, managing waste disposal, and coordinating repairs and servicing of laboratory equipment.

·      Provide technical support to R&D scientists in microbiological experiments, research activities, and customer process validation projects.

·      Communicate effectively with R&D team members regarding experiment progress, testing outcomes, and laboratory activities.

·      Assist with the onboarding and training of new staff members, interns, or students as required.

·      Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of laboratory procedures, experiments, and test results.

·      Support the preparation of risk assessments and contribute to laboratory audits, inspections, and accreditation activities where applicable.

Essential qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.

·      Knowledge of microbiological techniques and standard laboratory procedures.

·      Experience handling biological samples safely.

·      For recent graduates without industry experience: strong academic performance in relevant subjects, demonstrated through academic transcripts.

·      Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desired qualifications

·      Previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory environment.

·      Experience with genetic engineering of microbes.

·      Experience working with engineers and physicists.

·      Familiarity with e-lab books.