At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About the Role
Insmed Cambridge are seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our mission.You will support scientists exploring the biology of rare diseases and identifying potential targets for treatments, ultimately impacting, and transforming the lives of many patients. This role is suited for candidates with a passion for lab operations as their primary focus, for us this means managing consumables and waste streams, shipping, risk assessments, COSHH, preparing tissue culture media in addition to promoting and supporting HSE, sustainability and innovation in the lab.
What You'll Do
Reporting to our Biology Laboratory Manager, we're looking for a reliable, positive, and adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced biotech environment .
Laboratory Excellence
- Support our cutting-edge biology laboratories and tissue culture facilities
- Prepare tissue culture media and reagents using Good Laboratory Practice sterile techniques
- Maintain consumables inventory and manage waste streams efficiently
- Operate specialized equipment including autoclaves, glass wash machines, and dispensers
Operational Support
- Ensure seamless laboratory housekeeping and maintain the highest cleanliness standards
- Manage deliveries and maintain optimal supply levels
- Support Health & Safety, sustainability, and innovation initiatives
- Provide resilience coverage during high-demand periods
Who You Are
- Hands-on laboratory experience with media preparation, aliquoting, and aseptic techniques
- Strong attention to detail, experience following SOPs and excellent IT skills
- A positive proactive approach to work
- Bachelor's degree in biology would be preferred or a demonstrable passion for science coupled with lab operations experience gained in industry
- This is a site based role so the successful applicant will need to be based onsite at Babraham Research Campus
- We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Life At Insmed
Our research site in Cambridge, UK is situated in brand new labs and offices at the Babraham Research Campus—a leading hub for bioscience innovation and collaboration. Our team of biologists, human geneticists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, computational and synthetic chemists bring together a wide range of technologies and modalities to deliver powerful new ways of treating serious diseases.
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.
Our offerings include:
- Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
- Competitive retirement benefits, global equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Career development through the Insmed Learning Institute, external programs, LinkedIn Learning, and role-specific training
- AI-powered and on-demand learning tools, including a digital assistant to help navigate internal resources
- Hybrid-friendly technology and IT support for seamless teamwork across locations and time zones
- Global recognition programs and Employee Resource Groups
- Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan
Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
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Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
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