Industrial Biotechnology Assistant
About Us
Recircle is a UK-based industrial biotechnology company focused on sustainable solutions for the rubber materials sector. Recircle has developed technologies that combine biotechnology with polymer chemistry and industrial process engineering to allow waste rubber to be reprocessed into high quality materials for re-use in new rubber goods. We're committed to building a world without waste. Our company culture is central to everything we do. We invest heavily in our people, personal development, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Recircle are looking for a motivated, hands-on scientist with a strong biotechnology background and a genuine interest in enzyme engineering and their application in waste recycling. You should be comfortable working in a laboratory, eager to learn, and able to apply scientific thinking to practical problems.
This is a junior role that is ideal for a biotechnology/biochemistry graduate with 1–3 years of lab experience who wants to develop specialist skills in enzyme engineering and assay development.
The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting laboratory research, conducting experiments, and ensuring smooth day-to-day lab operations. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who shares our values and is eager to learn, grow and adapt within a fast-paced and dynamic research environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Support and individually perform day-to-day research in a biotechnology and chemistry laboratories
- Support development of experimental plans and their execution
- Expression and purification of recombinant proteins in bacterial cells
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical and laboratory instruments (or learn to operate), including Emulsiflex, AKTA, ultracentrifuge, PCR, HPLC-MS and bioreactors
- Prepare samples for analytical runs and assist with data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation, and databases
- Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organised laboratory environment, including ordering and managing laboratory chemicals and consumables
Key experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, with a solid understanding of standard operating procedures
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Desirable experience:
- Experience working in a research laboratory
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices
- Practical microbiological and molecular biology experience including bacterial cultures
- Experience with recombinant protein expression, purification and enzymatic activity assessment
- Familiarity with HPLC-MS data analysis
Benefits:
- Strong focus on innovation and a vibrant community of scientists from various educational and cultural backgrounds
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced Pension Scheme options after 12 months service
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
Remuneration
- A competitive market salary will be offered to the successful candidate