Development Technician

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes pride in precision, and thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment? Looking to be part of an early-stage biotech where your work directly impacts scientific output and quality?We are recruiting for a Development Technician to join an innovative biotech startup as one of their first laboratory hires, supporting the development of advanced human cell-based models used in research and drug discovery.This role is ideal for someone with strong practical lab skills who enjoys cell culture, sample preparation, and maintaining high-quality, repeatable laboratory processes.About the opportunity:This is a 14-month contract (with potential to move into a permanent role) within a newly established lab environment.The role requires flexibility for occasional weekend work, with time taken back during the week.Working closely with scientific leadership, you''ll play a key role in ensuring lab operations run smoothly and data is generated to a consistently high standard.In this role, you will:Carry out routine cell culture and 3D culture workflowsSupport preparation, processing, and handling of biological samplesPerform tissue processing, sectioning, staining, and microscopy preparationAssist with immunostaining and imaging workflowsPrepare reagents, media, and laboratory materialsCarry out quality control checks on experiments and outputsMaintain accurate records, batch logs, and documentationSupport development of ..... full job details .....