Biomaterials Laboratory Assistant

About Us: Cell Guidance Systems is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company. We offer products and services that allow biomedical research scientists to achieve their goals. We also develop pre-clinical therapeutic assets. The Position: Working in our Babraham laboratories, this position focuses primarily on biomaterial-related areas of the company’s research and products, including the PeptiGel range of hydrogels. Adhering to SOPs, you will help with production activities and providing customer support. You will also undertake research and development, contributing to the development of new products and services. About you: Educated to graduate or post-graduate level, candidates must have practical lab experience in biomaterials, in particular working with hydrogels and bioprinting. The ideal candidate will have strong documentation, written, oral and interpersonal skills. They will demonstrate attention to detail and have an analytical, methodical mind. They will also be dynamic, collaborative, adaptive, self-motivated, proactive and be genuinely passionate about developing scientific concepts and technologies. Work environment and conditions: Cell Guidance Systems operates from two locations: Sawston and the Babraham Research Campus, one of the most dynamic biotech locations in Europe, and host to more than fifty companies working in diverse areas of biomedical research. The Campus is close to Cambridge University, Addenbrooke's Hospital and the adjacent Biomedical campus. We offer a stimulating work environment, subsidised campus leisure facilities, 25 days' (rising to 28 days) holiday allowance, flexible working hours, competitive salary, and private medical care. Interviews for this position will start at the end of August. The position is expected to commence shortly thereafter. Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter, CV, and contact details of two referees to jobs@cellgs.com. Salary: Up to £35,000