Senior Media Kitchen Technician

Company:

Colorifix is a biotechnology company that aims to bring a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly process to the textile dyeing industry by eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well as allowing for large savings in water and energy use. Colorifix has been recognised by winning awards in both synthetic biology and fashion, with full information available on our website.

We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience.

Role description:

As part of the team, the Senior Media Kitchen Technician will play a vital role in providing a day-to-day service to the various Colorifix Research & Development teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate should be looking for a new challenge in a fast-moving, collaborative environment with a willingness to learn and the flexibility to adapt to and deal with changing exigencies. One of the primary functions of this role will involve the timely production of sterile microbial culture media for the research teams, thus requiring excellent attention to detail whilst being able to accurately follow SOPs and recipes to ensure standardisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Timely manufacture of media, sterile supplies, and antibiotic stocks for use in plates and bottled media, alongside pouring of plates


• Assessing tasks to complete and conducting them in an efficient way


• Responsible person for assisting/training new or less experienced members of the team


• Responsible person for collection of glassware from all laboratories for washing, sterilisation, and restocking


• Responsible person for collection and separation of laboratory waste streams for processing and disposal via the appropriate routes


• Operating autoclaves and Laboratory glass washer


• Assist with the maintenance, calibration, and servicing of laboratory equipment


• Work closely with the Lab Manager and Lab Coordinator to maintain consumable and reagent stock levels for all laboratories


• Receive and distribute deliveries to the appropriate storage spaces


• Restocking glassware and sterile supplies in labs


• Ensure regular turnover of clean lab coats (autoclave, wash & restock)


• Be organised and pay particular attention to housekeeping of the laboratory spaces

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous laboratory experience, ideally in a similar role


• Ability to repeatedly follow standard operating procedures to the correct standard


• Good communicator and flexible team player


• Organised with a hands-on, proactive approach


• Ability to adapt to change while staying calm

Desirable skills and experience:

• Biological degree or equivalent experience


• Ability to troubleshoot and identify bottlenecks

Title: Media Kitchen Technician

Reports to: COO / Lead Admin

Location: Innovation Centre & Ella May Barnes Building, Norwich Research Park, NORWICH

Remuneration: £27,000 - £28,500 DOE

Holidays: 25 + BH + Birthday

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, EMI Share Options, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme, EAP and Wellbeing Budget, Additional Birthday Leave, and Company Social Events.

Local Amenities: On-site cafes, on-site nursery, parking

Colorifix is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.