Technician

Pilot Plant & Manufacturing Technician

On-site | Full-time

Ivy Farm Technologies is a pioneering cultivated meat company creating sustainable, ethical alternatives to traditional meat. We're building the future of food and we're looking for a Technician to help support our R&D team.

Based at our head office in Oxford the Pilot Plant & Manufacturing Technician plays a critical role in the day-to-day operation of our bioprocessing facility, supporting cell culture production from seed train through to scale-up. You'll work closely with our Manufacturing, Operations, and Cell Sciences teams to ensure our bioreactor systems, media preparations, and equipment run smoothly and to the highest standards of quality and sterility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up bioreactors, including cleaning, assembly, and sterilisation ahead of production runs; these could be small scale glass vessels or our larger stainless steel vessels
• Prepare cell culture media and supplements accurately, following defined protocols and formulations
• Prepare single-use systems for cell expansion
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of manufacturing assets and equipment
• Maintain accurate batch records and documentation in line with GMP/GLP standards
• Support seed train management and aseptic technique across the production process
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support scale-up activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Adhere to health & safety protocols and contribute to a strong safety culture on-site

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with bioreactor systems (Reusable and/or single-use systems) and aseptic technique
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Understanding of cell culture media preparation and handling
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to get stuck in as part of a small, growing team
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Why Join Ivy Farm

You'll be part of a mission-driven team working at the forefront of cultivated meat technology, helping build a more sustainable food system. This is a genuine opportunity to grow your skills in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment as we scale toward commercial production.

Why Join Us?

• At Ivy Farm, we value innovation, collaboration, and sustainability
• You can expect a dynamic, inclusive environment
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

Your Impact

By joining us, you'll help revolutionise the food industry, creating sustainable, ethical meat and making a real difference to the planet with food security.

Practical details

• Fully on-site role (5 days per week)
• Occasional weekend work may be required depending on experiments
• 33 days leave (incs 8 public bank holidays)
• Company pension contribution 5%
• Private health care
• Bonus
• Shares
• Oodles of coffee, tea and snacks
• Company events throughout the year
• Fabulous super cool office environment, we think that, but we're biased :)

Ivy Farm Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that believes and welcomes creating a workplace where everyone feels included and valued, no matter who they are.

Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable food.

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Ivy Farm Technologies is a pioneering cultivated meat company creating sustainable, ethical alternatives to traditional meat. We're building the future of food and we're looking for a Technician to help support our R&D team.
Based at our head office in Oxford the Pilot Plant & Manufacturing Technician plays a critical role in the day-to-day operation of our bioprocessing facility, supporting cell culture production from seed train through to scale-up. You'll work closely with our Manufacturing, Operations, and Cell Sciences teams to ensure our bioreactor systems, media preparations, and equipment run smoothly and to the highest standards of quality and sterility.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and set up bioreactors, including cleaning, assembly, and sterilisation ahead of production runs; these could be small scale glass vessels or our larger stainless steel vesselsPrepare cell culture media and supplements accurately, following defined protocols and formulationsPrepare single-use systems for cell expansionPerform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of manufacturing assets and equipmentMaintain accurate batch records and documentation in line with GMP/GLP standardsSupport seed train management and aseptic technique across the production processWork collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support scale-up activities and continuous improvement initiativesAdhere to health & safety protocols and contribute to a strong safety culture on-site
What We're Looking ForExperience in a bioprocessing, biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with bioreactor systems (Reusable and/or single-use systems) and aseptic techniquePractical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detailUnderstanding of cell culture media preparation and handlingComfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environmentA collaborative mindset and willingness to get stuck in as part of a small, growing teamRelevant degree or vocational qualification in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Why Join Ivy FarmYou'll be part of a mission-driven team working at the forefront of cultivated meat technology, helping build a more sustainable food system. This is a genuine opportunity to grow your skills in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment as we scale toward commercial production.
Why Join Us?At Ivy Farm, we value innovation, collaboration, and sustainabilityYou can expect a dynamic, inclusive environmentOpportunities for career growth and continuous learning
Your ImpactBy joining us, you'll help revolutionise the food industry, creating sustainable, ethical meat and making a real difference to the planet with food security.
Practical details:Fully on-site role (5 days per week)Occasional weekend work may be required depending on experiments33 days leave (incs 8 public bank holidays)Company pension contribution 5%Private health careBonusSharesOodles of coffee, tea and snacksCompany events throughout the yearFabulous super cool office environment, we think that, but we're biased :)
Ivy Farm Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that believes and welcomes creating a workplace where everyone feels included and valued, no matter who they are.
Interested? Apply now and help shape the future of sustainable food.