Laboratory Technician - Tissue Culture Facility

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom


Company Description

PartitionBio is a biotechnology company developing a non-viral intracellular delivery platform based on liquid-liquid phase separation and biomolecular condensates. Its lead product, BubbleFect™, is a room-temperature stable, non-lipid reagent designed for simple bench-top use without specialist equipment or cold chain requirements, while maintaining high cell viability in sensitive and hard-to-transfect cell types. BubbleFect supports delivery of diverse macromolecular cargos, including mRNA, CRISPR/RNP, plasmid DNA, proteins, and ASOs, across multiple applications such as gene therapy and functional genomics. PartitionBio is based at Granta Park in Cambridge, UK, offering a collaborative setting for scientific innovation.


Role Description

  • Establish, maintain, and manage a diverse range of cell lines

  • Oversee the tissue culture facility, ensuring optimal conditions and compliance

  • Support high-content microscopy screening projects from preparation through execution

  • Perform molecular biology work including cloning and DNA-based assays

  • Assist with microscopy imaging and sample preparation

  • Define and implement technical requirements for cell culture infrastructure in close collaboration with our scientific team

  • Manage acquisition and maintenance of specialist cell culture equipment

  • Contribute to the maintenance and development of biosafety documentation

  • Oversee procurement of consumables and reagents – liaising with suppliers and optimising costs

  • Prepare buffers, media, and reagents to exacting standards


Experience must haves

  • A degree-level qualification with extensive practical experience in cell culture techniques (or equivalent industry/academic experience)

  • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a small, interdisciplinary team

  • Strong communication skills and organisational mindset

  • A creative, problem-solving approach to technical challenges

  • High accountability and reliability in delivering on commitments

  • Flexibility and collaborative spirit in a dynamic environment


And ideally have

  • Experience with microscopy imaging techniques and sample preparation

  • Familiarity with biosafety regulations and documentation practices (or a willingness to develop expertise in this area)

  • Hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques, particularly cloning and DNA-based assays

 

Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter to; h.armes@partitionbio.co.uk
Deadline for applications 9 October 2026

Requirements added by the job poster

• Authorised to work in United Kingdom

• 2+ years of Biotechnology Research experience

• 2+ years of work experience with Tissue Culture