Laboratory Technician

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At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:

• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing CO₂
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
  
  

This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas for lab to society. Explore more at www.eit.org.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is building the next generation of AI-driven, autonomous laboratories—where experimental science, robotics, and machine learning integrate to design, execute, and optimise experiments dynamically.

We are seeking a highly capable, hands-on Autonomous Laboratory Technician to play a central role in this transformation. This position is ideal for a scientifically strong, adaptable laboratory professional who thrives at the bench and is excited by the transition from traditional wet-lab workflows to automation-enabled and AI-supported experimentation. The ideal candidate is excited to work across a contrasting set of scientific disciplines, and flexibly adjust their thought processes accordingly.

In this role you will:

• Execute, optimise and design wet-lab workflows
• Translate scientific objectives into structured, reproducible, automation-ready protocols
• Read scientific literature and execute scientific protocols found in the literature in the wet lab
• Operate and support laboratory automation platforms, including liquid handling systems
• Contribute to the transition from manual and semi-automated workflows to integrated automation systems
• Collaborate closely with automation engineers, AI researchers, and interdisciplinary scientific teams
• Maintain rigorous documentation, quality control, and biosafety compliance standards
  
  

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role with scientific responsibility and strong cross-functional engagement.

Requirements

You will bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline
• Strong hands-on experience from a wet-lab environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute and troubleshoot laboratory workflows
• Experience translating experimental goals into structured, reproducible protocols
• High attention to detail and commitment to experimental quality

Comfort working in a fast-evolving, technology-driven laboratory environment

Desirable experience includes:

• Operating automated laboratory systems (e.g., liquid handlers, experience with Hamilton and OpenTrons is particularly useful)
• Familiarity with structured data capture
• Exposure to programming (e.g., Python) and machine learning concepts
  
  

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

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Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!