About EIT
At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we are on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact by bringing together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators, and innovators to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.
We focus on four transformative areas:
* Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
* Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
* Climate Change & Managing CO₂
* Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
The Generative Biology Institute (GBI)
Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the GBI at EIT tackles the challenges of making biology engineerable, unlocking its power for the benefit of humanity. We aim to write in the natural language of biology and determine which DNA sequences generate desired functions, enabling transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy, and more. GBI began operations in 2025 and will soon move to a purpose‑made facility in Oxford Science Park with over 40,000 m² of research space.
Role: Translational Technician
We are seeking skilled Translational Technicians to help translate foundational GBI work into real‑world applications within the GBI Translational Platform. This early‑stage opportunity involves executing and troubleshooting wet‑lab experiments in microbiology and synthetic biology, contributing to robust, reproducible, and scalable workflows, and maintaining laboratory capabilities, including state‑of‑the‑art molecular biology instruments.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates are hands‑on, proactive, and excited about translating basic science into commercial applications.
Requirements
* BSc or MSc in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field
* Strong wet‑lab experience, ideally in molecular cloning and bacterial genome editing
* Highly organized, structured, and self‑motivated
* Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus
* Enhanced holiday pay
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Private Medical Insurance
* Hospital Cash Plan
* Therapy Services
* Perk Box
* Electric Car Scheme
Working Together – What It Involves
* Eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel; sponsorship available on a case‑by‑case basis.
* Based in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford, or willing to relocate.
* May require longer hours during peak periods.
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