At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 occupiers across multiple sectors.

From health tech to green tech, from digital tech to advanced engineering, Future Space is home to the region’s leading science and technology pioneers solving real problems with bold ideas. We’re excited to announce a vacancy for a Laboratory Technician to join our team and help maintain a safe, compliant and well-managed laboratory environment at this state-of-the-art innovation centre.

Future Space is a multi-award-winning innovation centre for high-tech businesses pushing the boundaries of their industry. This is the place where real-world innovation happens. Where trailblazing founders grow together. And where the next generation of tech talent is born.

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This is a part-time role, working 15 hours per week. We are happy to discuss suitable working patterns at interview, but flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Laboratory Technician, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the laboratory, supporting the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure a safe, compliant and well-managed environment. You’ll:

• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, ensuring they are clean, functional and serviced in line with schedules

• Manage laboratory resources and consumables, supporting efficient day-to-day operations

• Monitor compliance with laboratory processes and procedures, reporting any issues where needed

• Support the use of shared laboratory spaces, helping coordinate equipment and resource usage

• Assist with risk assessments and health and safety processes, ensuring a safe working environment

• Provide technical support and basic training to laboratory users, helping them use equipment safely and effectively

Want the full picture? Please see the attached job description for more details.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and technically confident. You’ll bring:

• Practical laboratory experience, ideally within a life sciences environment

• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety, including risk assessments (e.g. COSHH – desirable)

• Confidence supporting and troubleshooting laboratory equipment

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• A hands-on, practical approach with good attention to detail

• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to support the wider team

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We offer more than just a job - we offer a place where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. Here’s what you can expect:

Salary: Up to £28,500 (pro-rata) per annum, depending on experience, plus flexible benefits package.

Time off: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.

Flexible benefits: Options to swap salary for extra benefits, including additional holiday.

Wellbeing: Wellbeing days, Employee Assistance Programme, and health resources.

Perks: Discounts on high street brands, EV leasing, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Development: Full induction, buddy system, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Culture: A supportive, inclusive team that values your voice and ideas.

Purpose: A chance to make a real difference in the lives of entrepreneurs and growing businesses.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to join us as our new laboratory technician.

Got questions? Reach out - we’re happy to chat.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just the person we’re looking for.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we’ve received sufficient applications, so apply early to avoid disappointment.