R&D Technician intern

This internship is sponsored by the InnoNext talent initiative for students or graduates affiliated with one of the EU programmes included in the initiative (in an EU-funded project, part of EIT or EIC, and others). Please check full eligibility requirements before applying.

About Mimica

At Mimica, we’re developing an award-winning label, called Bump, that tells you exactly when food spoils, based on storage conditions. Our mission is to radically reduce unnecessary food waste caused by the current expiry date system. We have launched our first product, the Bump Cap, and are in the customer trialling stage of our Bump Tag product.

The role

Mimica is seeking a self-motivated individual who loves making and testing prototypes and has an eye for precision to support the R&D and assembly process of our smart labels. As a small but growing dynamic mission-focused company, this role involves working closely with the product team to assist measuring ingredients, assembling parts, checking quality, and working closely with the product team to troubleshoot and make suggestions. Full support will be provided.

What you'll do

  • Accurate measurement of powdered and liquid ingredients

  • Dosing/filling tiny amounts using pipettes (ml and ul)

  • Heat-seal plastic parts.

  • Assemble products carefully by hand.

  • Running quality control checks on supplies, mid-process and finished product to meet precise tolerances (±0.2mm target)

  • Performing product testing and recording results effectively

  • Working with product team to troubleshoot any problems or issues

  • Suggesting product and process improvements

  • Hands on order fulfilment tasks, including careful packaging and ensuring correct paperwork is included in package

You

This is ideal for someone with a background in chemistry, engineering, design engineering, or similar technical discipline, who loves precision, problem-solving and perfecting product performance.

We’re looking for somebody passionate about sustainability, making a difference to food waste and who wants to be part of a fast-paced tight-knit startup culture. 

As one of our company values is diverse expertise, we embrace applicants from all walks of life.

You should have

  • Precise dexterity and familiarity with using manual manufacturing tools

  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high quality, accurate work

  • Self-motivated and able to work to given targets

  • Good ability to follow written, verbal and visual instructions to specifications

  • Strong time-management and organisational skills

  • Good level of spoken and written English to be able to clearly communicate and report back to the product team

  • A methodical and consistent approach to following production instructions and keeping accurate records

  • Responsible attitude towards health & safety in the use of hazardous tools

  • A problem-solving mindset in collaboration with a team

Reward 

The innovation internship is financially supported based on your affiliation programme:

  • EIC Pathfinder researchers will be funded by the Pathfinder grant (plus a mobility allowance for 3 months maximum);

  • ERC researchers involved in funded projects will receive a flat monthly reimbursement by InnoNext for 3 months maximum.

  • EIT participants will receive a flat monthly reimbursement by InnoNext for 6 months maximum, subject to availability of funds

  • MSCA, HE Research Infrastructures and EIC Transition participants will be covered by their respective programmes, under specific agreement.

To learn more, read the InnoNext FAQs.

Location

Our technical team is based at our production and R&D centre in Wrexham, North Wales. You may also travel to London to visit the rest of the team.

Apply

If we’ve made your brain itch, get in touch by sending your CV and cover letter to jobs@mimicalab.com. Please state which eligible programme you are affiliated with, highlight your hands on lab/making experience and eligibility to work in the UK.