Research Technician in Norwich

Location: Norwich (in lab, not hybrid)

Type: Full time or Pro-Rata

Salary: £28,500

Preferred start: April-May 2026

This is an in-person role based in the Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role. N.B. We welcome applications from those returning to work and part-time arrangements would be salaried pro-rata.

About Resurrect Bio

Resurrect Bio is a VC-backed plant biotech start-up, discovering how to make crops resistant to disease using gene editing. We fix the immune system of crop species. We have a unique pipeline and platform for discovering resistance genes in crops which have been defeated by pathogens and pests. We then resurrect (restore) those resistance genes to make the crop resistant again, without introducing any new DNA to the crop. We’re focussed on delivering for the world’s farmers a better way to protect their plants, using the crop's own immune system instead of spraying chemicals. This will enable them to increase food production, reduce land for agriculture and help mitigate climate change. In December 2021, Resurrect Bio was spun out of the top institute for molecular plant microbe interactions, The Sainsbury Lab, Norwich. Since then, we have attracted financial support from several renowned VCs, as well as UK Government grant funding. We recently raised our Series A investment round and you are invited to look at our LinkedIn posts to find out more.

What We Offer

• Salary based on experience
• Share options in Resurrect Bio
• Up to 10% annual bonus on your base salary (personal OKRs + company goals)
• 34 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Pension plan
• Private medical insurance
• Full-time: 35 hours pw, Monday-Friday.

This role

We are seeking a proactive Research Technician to join our small but growing team within the Norwich Research Park. This role may be full time or part time, depending on the candidates taken forward (i.e. open for discussion). We are happy to support those returning to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth, maintenance, and care of diverse plant material under controlled conditions
• Manage, catalogue, and process seed stocks, ensuring accurate tracking and storage
• Perform plant-pathogen infection assays, including experimental setup, disease scoring, and structured reporting of results
• Conduct routine molecular biology procedures, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and plasmid minipreps
• Maintain laboratory organisation, including preparation and upkeep of consumables such as agar plates, buffers, and bacterial stocks
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and inventory using electronic lab notebook

Opportunities And What We Provide

• Collaborative working environment in a well-funded scale up
• Contribute to ground breaking research which we will use to transform plant biotechnology
• Make a real world impact on the life of farmers across the world
• Tailored personal growth opportunities

Qualifications / Experience

A relevant undergraduate degree is required. You need to demonstrate 2+ years experience working in a lab environment to apply for this role, showing confidence in the lab.

Required Skills

• Strong organisation skills {essential}
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team {essential}
• Confident raising issues and collaborating on solutions with all team members {essential}
• Hands‑on experience with nucleic acid isolation and PCR {essential}
• High standards of record keeping and attention to detail {essential}
• Experience maintaining plant material and performing plant‑pathogen assays {desired}
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks, such as Benchling {desired}
• Experience with maintaining lab stock e.g. agar plates, buffers, bacterial stocks, etc {desired}

Application Process

This role uses blind recruitment practices to reduce unconscious bias in our hiring process. The system identifies information such as names, photos, and personal details are removed during initial screening to ensure candidates are evaluated solely on their skills and experience. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to reply to every candidate within a reasonable period after application close. Applications aim to close by March 23rd, but reserve the right to close early if too many applications are received.