Cellular Agriculture Ltd
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Research Assistant
Salary: £32,000
Location: Corsham Science Park
At Cellular Agriculture Ltd, we're shaping the future of food by developing advanced biomanufacturing infrastructure for the cultivated food industry. Our goal is to lead the sector's industrialisation by designing next-generation bioreactor platforms that will support the entire ecosystem, from startups to global manufacturers. By developing the technology to scale cultivated food production, we aim to help address some of the world's most urgent challenges: food security, climate change, and the sustainability of agriculture.
We're a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and innovators who believe in a better way forward - where next-generation technologies meet real-world impact. If you're inspired by bold ideas, driven by purpose, and excited to be part of a team shaping the future of food, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we are building the tools and systems that will make cultivated meat a viable, sustainable food source for communities around the globe.
We are also deeply committed to inclusion and equity. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better decisions and stronger innovation. We're cultivating a workplace culture where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. Everyone here has a voice - and we use it to build a better future.
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What this role entails:
- Supporting R&D and Engineering routine activities, e.g. cell culture, bioprocess set-up, analysis, and data collection.
- Seed train cell expansion for bioreactor operations.
- Making bulk media batches.
- Performing downstream molecular biology analysis.
- Collaborating across teams and assisting in various company activities to accelerate R&D and engineering workplans.
- Acting as a key source of knowledge and support for specific equipment.
- Working closely with scientists and engineers to maintain a professional, clean, and safe working environment.
Objectives:
- Support bioreactor experiments by delivering cells, media, bioprocess set-up, data collection, and analysis.
- Maintain or modify equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Support the running and maintain the labs to a high standard.
Selection criteria
- Experience
- No specific requirements.
- Delivering for an organisation
- Takes personal ownership and acts to ensure delivery of excellent work against agreed standards and safety requirements.
- Team working
- Demonstrable ability to work with a diverse range of people, working towards a common goal in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Expertise
- Biological sciences degree.
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The successful candidate will be expected to work weekend days (approximately 1-2 weekend days per month) for which time off in lieu will be granted.
The Benefits
In addition to working in a world-class facility based in the Corsham Science Park near Bath within a supportive and inclusive team, you will receive a highly competitive base salary, share options in a growing biotech enterprise, competitive holiday allowance, and a fantastic benefits package including pension, Bupa medical cover, and life assurance. You will have access to world-class training, development, and networking with organisations across cellular agriculture and food systems.
Important Dates
- Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026
- On-line interviews to be held on Monday 7th September
- On site interviews to be held on Wednesday 16th September
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