Part-Time Lab Support Associate – Goods In/Stores (25hrs/week) in Cambridge

Constructive Bio is a VC-backed biotechnology startup based in Whittlesford, Cambridge. Our technology turns living cells into biofactories, creating sustainable new materials and therapeutics. We are an offshoot from Professor Jason Chin's laboratory at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. We secured $58 million Series A fundraising.

We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Lab Support Associate – Goods In, to join our Operations team in a busy laboratory environment. This role focuses on receiving, unpacking, checking, and organising deliveries, ensuring stock and consumables are stored correctly and distributed efficiently to laboratory teams. You’ll have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with clear communication skills and a flexible approach to supporting the wider lab support team when required. A willingness to learn, confidence using IT systems, and the ability to work safely and accurately while handling deliveries and laboratory consumables are essential.

This role is based on 25 hours per week, worked across 08:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Goods in: unpacking deliveries and storing at the correct temperatures; checking for damaged items, cross-referencing against purchase orders, and inspecting the condition of goods.
• Stores management: regular stock checks and inventory/Kanban management; logging items into stock management databases, labeling, and placing items in their designated storage areas; distributing stock to end users.
• Following strict health and safety protocols and keeping warehouse or storage areas clean and organised.
• Supporting the wider lab support team when required, including glasswash operations, general laboratory housekeeping and hazardous waste management.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and develop with a proactive approach.
• Experience with stock management is an advantage but not required as full training will be provided.
• Teamwork and independence: ability to work effectively both independently and as a committed member of a team.
• Attention to detail with good literacy and numeracy.
• A good level of IT literacy including Microsoft Outlook, Teams and willingness to learn how to use ordering/stock management software.
• Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Time management and flexibility: ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks regularly, sometimes with very tight deadlines.
• Educated to GCSE level with success in Maths and English.
• Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift or carry items typically weighing up to 20 kg.

What’s in it for you? Why work at Constructive Bio?

We are a small but rapidly growing team with a vision to become the programmable biomolecules company and push the boundaries of what’s possible between biology and chemistry. As an early joiner, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape our trajectory and make real impact from day one.

What we offer

• Newly fitted dedicated site in Whittlesford near Cambridge – on-site parking and regular trains to Cambridge, London and Norwich
• Competitive salary
• Employee share option plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan (matching up to 8%)
• Collaborative and pioneering environment at the leading edge of synthetic genomics and engineered translation

Constructive Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This is a dog-friendly office.