Graduate Laboratory Technician

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom MilaK Full time £200,000 - £300,000 per year

Graduate Lab Technician/Protein Scientist at Discovery Park, Kent

Location:

Kent 

Contract:

6-12 months 

Start Date :

15th December 2025 

Salary:

£25,000 (FTE) Part-time 0.8 FTE (4 days/week) £20,000 

As a Lab Tech/Protein Scientist you will be a critical part of our technical bioprocessing team, helping to produce alternative milk proteins. You'll support both upstream (cloning, strain selection) fermentation and downstream (protein extraction and purification) in a fast-paced, innovation-driven lab environment. 

MilaK is a purpose-led start-up using biotechnology to fuel nutrition. We're looking for a Protein Scientist that is well-experienced and knowledgeable in synthetic biology and recombinant protein production and excited to join a team innovating nutrition. 

You will be based at the Discovery Park, Kent, a leading science and technology hub that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a rich heritage in pharmaceutical research, the Discovery Park continues to be a centre for groundbreaking scientific advancements. The park's strategic location provides easy access to London and Europe, making it an ideal setting for professionals seeking to contribute to impactful research and development in a dynamic and supportive community. 

Your background: 

· BSc in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry 

· PhD in Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology (advantageous) 

· 1 year of applied research experience in precision fermentation, synthetic biology, or bioproduction. 

· Microbial culturing, media preparation, and aseptic technique. 

· Creating genetically engineered strains (PCR, Cloning, Transformations) 

· Experience working in precision fermentation and protein production. 

· Familiarity with bench-scale bioreactor systems (e.g shake flasks and bioreactors) and fermentation monitoring. 

· Experienced in protein purification (centrifugation, filtration, chromatography) 

· Analytical assays (e.g., SDS-PAGE, Western blots, Bradford/BCA, ELISA) to characterise protein yield and purity. 

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