Biology Technician in Melbourn

Are you the kind of person who loves keeping a laboratory running like clockwork? Do you enjoy being the person a team can rely on, organised, proactive, and always one step ahead? At LEX, we’re developing ultra fast PCR diagnostics designed to transform point of care testing. As part of our growing Biology team, you’ll play a critical role behind the scenes, helping scientists move faster by ensuring our laboratories, systems, reagents, and workflows operate smoothly and efficiently every day. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a biology background and hands on PCR experience who enjoys laboratory operations, coordination, and organisation, who wants to contribute to meaningful diagnostic innovation without being in a research focused role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working closely with the Head of Assay Development and the wider Biology team, you’ll take ownership of the day to day running of the laboratories, ensuring everything is maintained to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining Biology laboratories to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment
• Managing laboratory consumables and reagents, including ordering, stock control, inventory tracking, and organisation
• Receiving laboratory deliveries and maintaining accurate stock system records
• Supporting freezer organisation and maintenance of viral and bacterial storage materials
• Carrying out and documenting laboratory cleaning and contamination monitoring activities in line with company procedures
• Supporting scientists with routine laboratory tasks including reagent preparation, lyophilisation support, and experimental setup
• Assisting with the installation, setup, and training of new laboratory equipment
• Maintaining accurate records within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)
• Supporting continuous improvement of laboratory systems and processes toward ISO 13485 compliance

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys multitasking, and takes pride in keeping things organised and running efficiently. You’ll also be a strong communicator who works well with others and understands the importance of supporting a collaborative team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a Biology related subject (or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience coordinating or supporting laboratory operations
• Hands on experience with PCR
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous laboratory Health & Safety experience
• A proactive, flexible, and team oriented mindset

Desirable Experience

• Experience working to ISO 13485, or GMP standards
• Experience handling viral or bacterial materials
• Experience in a commercial or industrial laboratory environment
• Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)

Benefits

What you’ll get in return

We’ve designed a package that supports your life, not just your work:

• 10% employer pension contribution (+3% personal)
• Private medical (family cover) and life insurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Discounts on local sports facilities and theatres

Why Join LEX?

This is more than a laboratory support role, it’s an opportunity to contribute to technology that has the potential to improve diagnostic testing at the point of care. You’ll join a collaborative, ambitious team where your work genuinely matters. Your organisation, attention to detail, and ability to keep operations running smoothly will directly support the development of cutting-edge molecular diagnostics. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, grow your experience in a regulated environment, and be part of an innovative biotech company, we’d love to hear from you.