Job Description

We're looking for a Production Technician to join our awesome team.

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You will join our R&D team in London, operating mammalian tissue culture systems to support the production of cultivated fat. Working alongside brilliant engineers, biologists, and mathematicians, you will execute novel protocols and technologies to drive our progress towards large-scale manufacture.

At every step, you'll play a huge role in shaping the future of food.

As a Production Technician, you will work within our Production team to cultivate cells into delicious adipocytes in our brand new tissue culture lab and pilot facility. You will bring suspension cells from cryo up to the final product in a variety of vessels, and support the team by making media and performing cell culture and routine lab operations. Your diligence, talent for collaboration, and reliability will make you an essential member of our team.


You should have:

A bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in bio/chemical engineering, biomanufacturing or chemical manufacturing, cell biology, or a related discipline Experience in solution preparation <20 L Experience with cell culture in flasks Excellent aseptic technique in biosafety cabinets Experience following SOPs and precisely documenting lab operations Ability to manage stocks of materials A talent for teamwork and collaboration Enthusiasm, curiosity, and drive

Ideally you'll have experience in some, but not necessarily all, of the following areas:

Experience with suspension cell culture Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) software Sterile media preparation at >100 L scale Workshop or manual work experience Experience handling tube welders and media bags

The benefits:


Highly competitive salary (38k)


Stock option plan


Brand new lab and office in Old Street


Weekly socials and events


Private health insurance


Pension plan (matching up to 5% + salary sacrifice)


25 days' holiday + bank holidays


Supportive and collaborative environment


Being part of something amazing


Hoxton Farms is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging.


If you believe you would add value to our company but don't meet all the criteria, we would still love to hear from you. We especially encourage applications from female+, LGBTQIA+, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in the tech industry.


Compensation Range: 38K