Job Description

Lab Technician - CroBio (Alderley Park, Cheshire)

Salary:

Competitive salary

Contract:

Full-time, on-site

Start date:

Immediate. Fixed-term 6-month contract, with the potential to become full-time.

Holiday:

28 days paid leave (including bank holidays)

CroBio is an innovative biotechnology company developing next-generation microbial soil amendments that improve drought resilience, nutrient efficiency, and soil health. Based at Alderley Park, we're seeking a motivated Lab Technician to join our growing scientific team.

Role Overview

As a Lab Technician at CroBio, you will play a key role in supporting our R&D efforts by maintaining a well-organised and efficient laboratory environment. You will assist with media preparation, routine microbiological and molecular biology procedures, and general lab maintenance tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an applied research setting and grow within a fast-moving biotech startup.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare growth media, buffers, and reagents. Support experiments in microbiology and molecular biology. Assist with maintaining microbial cultures and plant growth experiments. Perform routine laboratory procedures following standard operating protocols. Maintain accurate records and ensure lab equipment is kept clean and functional. Contribute to general lab organisation and stock management.

Requirements

BSc in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field (MSc a plus). Strong practical lab skills and attention to detail. Basic knowledge of microbiological and molecular biology techniques. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Right to work in the UK and ability to start immediately. Must be within a commutable distance to Alderley Park and hold a valid UK driving licence. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment as part of a small, close-knit team. Experience working with plants and soil is desirable but not essential. Skills in bioinformatics and programming are a bonus but not essential.

What We Offer

Competitive salary. 28 days paid holiday. On-site role within a world-class life science campus. Opportunity to develop new skills and grow with the company as we expand.

Please send CV and cover letter to hello@crobio.com

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 24,420.00-31,938.26 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person