Laboratory Technician AI & Robotics Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas:

• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing CO
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from the lab to society. Explore more at .

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is building the next generation of AI-driven, autonomous laboratories-where experimental science, robotics, and machine learning integrate to design, execute, and optimise experiments dynamically. We are seeking a highly capable, hands on Autonomous Laboratory Technician to play a central role in this transformation. This position is ideal for a scientifically strong, adaptable laboratory professional who thrives at the bench and is excited by the transition from traditional wet lab workflows to automation enabled and AI-supported experimentation. The ideal candidate is excited to work across a contrasting set of scientific disciplines, and flexibly adjust their thought processes accordingly.

In this role you will:

• Execute, optimise and design wet lab workflows
• Translate scientific objectives into structured, reproducible, automation ready protocols
• Read scientific literature and execute scientific protocols found in the literature in the wet lab
• Operate and support laboratory automation platforms, including liquid handling systems
• Contribute to the transition from manual and semi automated workflows to integrated automation systems
• Collaborate closely with automation engineers, AI researchers, and interdisciplinary scientific teams
• Maintain rigorous documentation, quality control, and biosafety compliance standards

This is a hands on, execution focused role with scientific responsibility and strong cross functional engagement.

You will bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline
• Strong hands on experience from a wet lab environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute and troubleshoot laboratory workflows
• Experience translating experimental goals into structured, reproducible protocols
• High attention to detail and commitment to experimental quality
• Comfort working in a fast evolving, technology driven laboratory environment

Desirable experience includes:

• Operating automated laboratory systems (e.g., liquid handlers, experience with Hamilton and OpenTrons is particularly useful)
• Familiarity with structured data capture
• Exposure to programming (e.g., Python) and machine learning concepts

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!