Location: Harlow, Essex, UK (On-site with occasional flexibility)
Salary: Competitive
Are you a versatile scientist with a passion for molecular biology and a proactive, can-do attitude? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your work truly makes a difference? Join us at 3CR Bioscience, a rapidly growing biotech company based in Essex, where innovation and collaboration drive everything we do.
About Us
At 3CR Bioscience, we specialise in genotyping and work across a broad range of adjacent scientific fields. As a close-knit team, we pride ourselves on being flexible, agile, and deeply committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our global customer base. We're passionate about what we do – and we're looking for someone who shares that enthusiasm.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Scientist to join our lab team. This is not a narrowly defined role – as a growing company, we all wear many hats, and your day-to-day will be varied, hands-on, and impactful.
Key Responsibilities:
· Manufacture of PCR master mixes and other molecular biology reagents
· Design and validation of genetic assays
· Assist with quality control testing of reagents, master mixes, and instrumentation
· Provide technical support to customers – by email, phone, and occasionally in person
· Contribute to R&D and product development projects
What We’re Looking For:
We’re not just hiring a CV – we’re hiring a person. We're looking for someone who is:
· Proactive and displays initiative
· Reliable, thorough, and takes ownership of their work
· Adaptable, with a willingness to pitch in across a range of tasks
· Team-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
· Customer-focused, able to communicate technical information clearly and helpfully
Essential Requirements:
· A degree in a relevant biological science discipline
· Experience working in a biological laboratory
· A genuine desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a small company environment
Desirable Experience:
· Genotyping, plant or crop genetics, or DNA extraction/purification
· Familiarity with laboratory QC procedures and/or reagent manufacturing
· Previous customer-facing or technical support experience
What We Offer
· A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
· Health and dental plan
· A supportive, collaborative team in a business where your input truly matters
· Opportunities for career development and learning
· The chance to be part of an exciting growth journey in a cutting-edge field
To Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this role to recruitment@3crbio.com
If you want to work somewhere where your contribution will be seen, valued, and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is primarily based on-site in Essex. Occasional homeworking may be possible where appropriate, but this is not a remote role.