Junior Scientist / Laboratory Technician
Location: Marshall Building, Dryden Farm, Roslin Innovation Centre,
Reporting to: Head of R&D and Lab Manager
Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000/Year
Company: Carbogenics Ltd
About Carbogenics
Carbogenics is a science-driven cleantech company transforming hard-to-recycle organic wastes into high-value biochar materials that enhance industrial bioprocesses and enable circular, low-carbon solutions.
Their technologies support sectors including anaerobic digestion (AD), wastewater treatment (WWT), agriculture, and sustainable construction. Building on the success of their established biochar platforms, they are actively developing new and improved biochar materials to address key environmental and operational challenges.
As they expand their laboratory and product development activities, they are seeking a Junior Scientist / Laboratory Technician to support their R&D programmes and day-to-day lab operations.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing cleantech company at the forefront of sustainable carbon innovation.
The successful candidate will support laboratory-based research, product development, and analytical activities under the supervision of the Head of R&D and Lab Manager. The role combines hands-on experimental work with data handling and general laboratory coordination.
The position would suit someone with strong foundational laboratory training who is looking to build experience in applied industrial R&D within the environmental or materials sector.
Key Responsibilities
Support laboratory-scale testing of new and improved biochar platforms
Assist in experimental setup, monitoring, and data collection for projects related to anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment
Conduct routine physical and chemical analyses of materials and process samples
Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with data analysis and reporting
Prepare samples for internal and external analytical testing
Support pilot or demonstration-scale trials through laboratory-based analysis
Contribute to maintaining laboratory organisation, consumables inventory, and equipment upkeep
Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety procedures
The exact balance of responsibilities may evolve as projects develop.
Candidate Profile
Essential
BSc in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology, or related discipline with relevant laboratory experience
OR
Recently completed MSc in a relevant fieldPractical hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industrial)
Understanding of basic analytical techniques and good laboratory practice
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a small R&D team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Experience working with environmental samples, biomass, biochar, or related materials
Familiarity with anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, or bioprocess systems
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel or equivalent)
Previous experience in an industrial or pilot-scale environment
What Carbogenics Offer
Exposure to real-world cleantech innovation and product development
Opportunity to contribute to technologies supporting circular economy and net-zero goals
Close mentorship from experienced R&D leadership
A dynamic, collaborative, and purpose-driven working environment
Opportunity to grow with a scaling technology company
How to Apply
Please submit the following to loic.decarvalho@carbogenics.com:
CV
A brief cover letter outlining your laboratory experience and interest in working in applied environmental R&D