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Please find full job description at DescriptionWe’re seeking a skilled and enthusiastic technician to assist in projects expanding out portfolio of novel sweet proteins.Your work will involve a mixture of hands-on project work and general lab management. This includes (but is not limited to) using synthetic biology approaches to expand testing portfolio of our sweet protein capabilities, producing and purifying lab-scale sample of sweet proteins, as well as management of equipment, consumables and microbial stores.You will need the ability to balance multiple projects, effectively work collaboratively as well independently, keep precise record, communicate your work effectively with the wider renewfood team, and bring the core principles of scientific rigor to your day-to-day work.Main DutiesYour duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):Implementing ReNewFood SOPs for the production and purification of proprietary flavour proteinsManage collection and storage of data associated with R&D projects in line with good data management practiceCoordinate with renewfood’s technical team to support in the achievement of project objectivesManage and prioritise workload across multiple projects to successfully meet milestones and deadlinesManagement of laboratory reagents, chemicals and consumables stockDeliver project updates and present results via written reports or presentations to update on project statusesrenewfood is a young start-up so flexibility and the ability to learn quickly and effectively will be needed to succeed in this dynamic work environmentConditions of EmploymentSalary: £22,500 - £26,500 per annum (pro-rata)Start Date: November 2025Term: Employment will be on a permenant basis, with an initial 6-month probationary periodWork Pattern: This post is full-time (35 hours per week), with flexible weekday working between 0700 and 1800Annual Leave: 33 days paid holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays of England and Wales)Work Location: Due to the practical nature of the role the majority of the work will be completed in our new lab space in Sheffield city centre, however renewfood is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work remotely when appropriateRight To Work: renewfood is not currently able to support work visas, as such we are only accepting UK based applicants with existing right to workCriteria for EmploymentEssentialHold or be close to completing a MSc/MRes/MPhil in a scientific or engineering discipline (or have equivalent experience)Right to work in the UK (citizen or extant visa)Proven experience (academically or industrially) in cultivation of bacterial and/or yeast strainsProven experience in molecular cloning techniquesAbility to independently plan and manage research projectsDesirableExperience in production and characterisation of recombinant proteinsExperience in downstream purification of microbially derived productsAbility to communicate experimental data and R&D outcomes to non-expertsUnderstanding of handling sensitive and confidential information and maintaining trade secretsExperience in communicating and reporting to external stakeholdersExperience in working under and producing documentation within a H&S management systemNext StepsTo apply please send a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for this role to . Please keep your cover letter to a maximum of 500 words.If you are successful at this stage you will be invited to an online interview via email, with the opportunity for a second interview to meet with the wider renewfood team.We look forward to hearing from you.