Laboratory Operations Assistant in Cambridge

Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a novel class of medicines, referred to as Bicycle® molecules, for diseases that are underserved by existing therapeutics. The company is evaluating zelenectide pevedotin (formerly BT8009), a Bicycle® Drug Conjugate (BDC®) targeting Nectin‑4; BT5528, a BDC molecule targeting EphA2; and BT7480, a Bicycle Tumor-Targeted Immune Cell Agonist® (Bicycle TICA®) targeting Nectin‑4 and agonizing CD137, in company-sponsored clinical trials. Additionally, the company is developing Bicycle® Radioconjugates (BRC®) for radiopharmaceutical use.

The Laboratory Operations Associate is a critical role responsible for the seamless and efficient functioning of our laboratory and logistics operations. This position provides essential, hands-on support to the scientific teams through direct laboratory assistance, while also managing the end-to-end logistics of laboratory supplies, from receiving goods to inventory control and stock management. By maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-serviced environment, the holder of this position will be a key enabler of our research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical lab support for the Biology and Chemistry Teams, acting independently to complete routine support functions, including:

• Ensure glassware is collected, cleaned, and autoclaved.
• Prepare lab coats for laundry with an external supplier.
• Prepare basic solutions, culture media, agar plates and buffers.
• Ensure waste is appropriately collected and disposed of via appropriate waste streams.
• Manage requests through the ticketing system – prioritise tasks by their importance and plan the best strategy for completing those tasks while liaising directly with scientists to discuss their support requirements.
• Compressed gases management – LN₂ and gas cylinder maintenance.

Logistics and Inventory Management

• Receipting, unpacking and storing inbound goods correctly, in accordance with SOPS, as well as temperature and safety requirements.
• Filing, storage and timely upkeep of delivery records.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of lab essential stock, ensuring regular stock checks are performed to determine trends in stock levels and lead times.
• Placing orders to ensure continual supply of inventory catalogue items.
• Liaising with finance and accounting team to investigate and rectify discrepant / erroneous deliveries and invoices.
• Maintenance of the Goods In Area, Delivery yard and stores to ensure it remains safe, fit for purpose and accessible for all users.
• Professionally manage interactions with couriers and other contractors using this area.
• Performing other occasional tasks fitting this grade and the skill set of the individual may also be required by this role.

Qualifications

• A-level education including science subjects, or equivalent with a demonstrable interest in science.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing demands to provide a seamless service.
• Proactive, independent and self-motivated, with the initiative to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional approach to dealing with internal teams and external contacts.
• Computer literate, including using software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and comfortable learning new IT systems.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a busy laboratory or scientific environment.
• Experience in a goods-in, inventory management, or warehouse role.
• Hands-on experience with specialist software tools e.g. ticketing systems, purchasing software.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art campus environment with on-campus restaurant and The Old Station Nursery.
• Flexible working environment.
• Competitive reward including annual company bonus.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 additional days annually.
• Employer contribution to pension (employee does not have to contribute).
• Life assurance cover 4× basic salary.
• Private Medical Insurance, including optical and dental cover.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Group income protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Access to company subsidised gym membership.
• Eligibility for an option grant to subscribe to shares in Bicycle Therapeutics plc.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Bicycle Therapeutics is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We recognise that diverse and inclusive teams build a stronger and more innovative company. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status or veteran status.