Production Technician

Do you enjoy making and producing materials at a large scale? Are you at the start of your career looking for a hands-on role? We are searching for a hands-on and capable Production Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience in a production environment, and takes pride in executing their assigned work in a precise and accurate way. You will be keen to continuously improve and adapt with evolving processes and equipment. Working closely with other teams to produce custom bio-fabricated samples, you would support our material development. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment, shaping the future of textiles.

ABOUT US

Modern Synthesis is a biotech company bringing life to new materials. Founded by ex-Adidas designer Jen Keane and synthetic biologist Dr. Ben Reeve, we work with bacteria to produce an entirely new class of nanocellulose-based materials, which deliver performance without plastics and aesthetics without animal inputs. Designed for applications within fashion and beyond, our 100% biobased materials not only displace animal leathers or plastic-based materials, but also generate entirely new textile possibilities for designers. You can read more about our technology on our website.

We believe that big breakthroughs happens when disparate disciplines, perspectives and ideas collide. As a team of biologists, chemists, designers, engineers, business experts, and microbes, we get to witness this magic on a daily basis. From our strong culture of debate (hot takes always welcome 🌶️) to our bi-weekly deep dives, we intentionally embed collaboration and growth into everything we do.

We hire people, not roles, so we can be flexible on scope. We strongly encourage you to apply if you think you’re qualified for a portion of this role, and can demonstrate a proven ability to take on new skills and challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*Produce the highest quality material on our pre and pilot production lines.

*Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring quality and consistency throughout the production process.

*Maintain a clean, professional and presentable production environment. Executing daily cleans and basic preventative maintenance.

*Collect and log precise production data.

*Work closely with the team to ensure a seamless production workflow.

*Keep an up-to-date production stock inventory.

*Follow and ensure high standards of health and safety, wearing all the necessary PPE required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

*One year experience of working in a batch production environment, for example, in industrial food processing.

*Experience operating large ovens for drying or curing.

*Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

*A quick learner with good problem solving skills and adaptable to change.

*Reliable and trustworthy with solid time-management skills.

*Strong interpersonal skills – able to work with and support team members from different backgrounds and disciplines.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The following skills and experience are not required for the role, but would be beneficial for a successful applicant:

*Experience with industrial batch processing equipment.

*Experience working in a lab environment (e.g. chemistry or microbiology lab).

*Have a passion for sustainability, bio-materials, fashion tech and/or the circular economy.

BENEFITS

*Company pension scheme

*28 days annual leave

*Private health insurance, including vision, dental and stipends

*Enhanced parental leave policy

*Flexible working hours

*Cycle-to-work scheme

*Headspace subscription

*Access to state-of-the-art testing and analytical facilities

*Individual training budget for professional development

OUR VALUES

Co-Culture – We Co-Culture Change

Co-Culture reflects our commitment to cross-pollination internally and externally, our ability to lean on one another, and our role as a catalyst in both business and culture.

Growth – We Put Growth on a Pedestal

Growth speaks to our inspiration and creative use of biology, our bias towards impact and scale, and our dedication to empowering industry to ‘grow up’ from a harmful past.

By Design – We Do It All By Design

By Design articulates the intentionality, empathy and creativity built into every aspect of our work. It also denotes the importance of accountability and our adherence to core design thinking principles.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Round 0. Apply online
Round 1. 25 minute exploratory phone interview where we’ll dive into your work history and motivations for applying to Modern Synthesis
Round 2. An on-site panel interview, where you’ll meet the team and see our exciting facility in Balham.

MODERN SYNTHESIS ED&I STATEMENT

Innovation rarely happens in a vacuum. The greatest ideas stem from a variety of perspectives, and an environment that supports equal representation and opportunities for all.

We are committed to driving global change. We only have one planet we all call home, and we need to work together to protect it. We believe in collaboration and a culture of debate. Disagreements are a chance to refocus our direction. We call this co-culture.

We welcome people of all races, genders, religions, ages, backgrounds, and abilities to our workplace and are committed to ensuring all our employees are safe, heard, represented and provided with every opportunity to thrive.

Equally we will act with integrity, purpose and respect in everything we do. We too are human. We will likely make mistakes and need to continue evolving our approach to ED&I as the world around us changes.