Part-Time Lab Support Associate – Goods In/Stores (25hrs/week)

Who we are:

Life, Reimagined    

Constructive Bio is a VC-backed biotechnology startup based in Whittlesford, Cambridge. Our unique technology turns living cells into biofactories, creating sustainable new materials and therapeutics. With full control of the genetic sequence and code, we are exploring chemical space previously unreached by natural biology.  

Constructive Bio is a spinout from Professor Jason Chin's laboratory at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Learn more about the Chin lab achievements here: https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/ccsb/jason-chin/

We secured $58 million Series A fundraising. Read more here: https://www.constructive.bio/blog/news/constructive-bio-secures-58-million-in-series-a-financing  

What we’re looking for: 

We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Lab Support Associate – Goods In, to join our Operations team in a busy laboratory environment. This role is primarily focused on receiving, unpacking, checking, and organising deliveries, ensuring stock and consumables are stored correctly and distributed efficiently to laboratory teams. You’ll have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with clear communication skills and a flexible approach to supporting the wider lab support team when required. A willingness to learn, confidence using IT systems, and the ability to work safely and accurately while handling deliveries and laboratory consumables are essential.

This role is based on 25 hours per week, worked across 08:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Goods in; unpacking deliveries and storing at the correct temperatures; checking for damaged items, cross-referencing against purchase orders, and inspecting the condition of goods. 

• Stores Management: Regular stock checks and inventory/Kanban management. Logging items into stock management databases, labelling, and placing items in their designated storage areas. Distributing stock to end users.  

• Following strict health and safety protocols and keeping warehouse or storage areas clean and organised 
• Supporting the wider lab support team when required, including glass wash operations, general laboratory housekeeping and hazardous waste management.  

Requirements: 

• Willingness to learn and develop with a proactive approach. 

• Experience with stock management is an advantage but not required as full training will be provided.  

• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and as a committed member of a team. 

• Attention to detail with good literacy and numeracy  

• A good level of IT literacy including Microsoft Outlook, Teams & willing to learn how to use ordering/stock management software.  

• Communication: Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills. 

• Customer Service experience is desirable.  

• Time Management & Flexibility: Effective time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis sometimes working to very tight deadlines.  

• Educated to GCSE level with success in Maths & English.  

Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift or carry items typically weighing up to 20kg.

What’s in it for you? Why work at Constructive Bio?

We are a small but rapidly growing team, with a vision to become the programmable biomolecules company and push the boundaries of what’s possible between biology and chemistry. As an early joiner, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape our trajectory and make real impact from day one.   

We offer:  

• Newly fitted dedicated site in Whittlesford near Cambridge – on-site parking and regular trains to Cambridge, London and Norwich  
• Competitive salary  
• Employee share option plan  
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata
• Private health insurance  
• Pension plan (matching up to 8%)  
• Collaborative and pioneering environment, at the leading edge of synthetic genomics and engineered translation  

We want to build a team with trust and respect for each other and create a culture of collaboration, openness, curiosity, and scientific excellence.    

We are built on three principles:   

• We imagine:
  We think big and plan our own path for success.    
• We pioneer:
  We take action and grow together as one to break moulds.   
• We deliver:
  We take ownership and work together to deliver excellence.   

Constructive Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

Please note that we work in a dog-friendly office