Engineering automation that helps laboratories move forward

At Kbiosystems, we design and manufacture laboratory automation systems used by life science organisations around the world.

From colony picking and plate sealing to integrated automation workflows and OEM manufacturing partnerships, our systems support laboratories where reliability, precision and long-term performance matter every day.

We are engineers, problem-solvers and practical thinkers who enjoy building systems that make complex laboratory workflows work more smoothly.

As part of the Porvair plc group, Kbiosystems combines the agility of a specialised engineering company with the stability and long-term strength of an international engineering organisation.

Careers
A smaller engineering company where your work genuinely matters
WHY WORK AT KBIOSYSTEMS

A smaller engineering company where your work genuinely matters

Kbiosystems is not a large corporate environment with layers of disconnected departments.

Our teams work closely together across engineering, manufacturing, software, support and production — giving people direct involvement in projects from concept through to delivery.

That means:

Greater technical ownership

  • Faster decision-making
  • Direct collaboration with experienced engineers
  • Exposure to real-world laboratory automation challenges
  • The ability to see your work become real systems used in laboratories worldwide

For many people, that is exactly what makes working here rewarding.

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Practical laboratory automation for real workflows
WHAT WE BUILD

Practical laboratory automation for real workflows

Our systems support critical processing steps across life science laboratories, including:

  • Laboratory automation systems
  • Colony picking platforms
  • Plate sealing systems
  • Barcode identification systems
  • OEM automation products
  • Integrated workflow solutions
  • Bespoke laboratory automation projects

Every project combines mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software integration and manufacturing expertise.

Every project is different.

Built around collaboration, technical depth and practical problem-solving
ENGINEERING CULTURE

Built around collaboration, technical depth and practical problem-solving

Kbiosystems was founded on the principle that laboratory automation should improve workflows, not add unnecessary complexity.

That same thinking shapes the way we work internally.

We value practical engineering, collaboration and technical ownership. The people involved in the original concept remain closely connected throughout delivery, creating an environment where ideas move quickly and engineering decisions stay close to the work itself.

Because our projects combine engineering, manufacturing and automation, there is always something new to solve, improve or build.

The advantages of a specialist team backed by an international engineering group
PART OF PORVAIR PLC

The advantages of a specialist team backed by an international engineering group

Kbiosystems is part of Porvair plc, an international specialist engineering group supporting global customers across life sciences, aerospace, industrial and environmental markets.

For employees, this provides the long-term stability and opportunities of a larger international organisation while maintaining the close collaboration and flexibility of a smaller engineering company.

It is a balance that allows people to grow professionally while continuing to work in a hands-on engineering environment.

People who like solving real engineering problems
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

People who like solving real engineering problems

Kbiosystems is built around practical engineering.

We look for people who enjoy figuring things out, working collaboratively and building systems that perform reliably in the real world.

Our projects combine mechanical engineering, software, automation and manufacturing, which means no two days are exactly the same. People here stay close to the work, close to the team and close to the systems they help create.

Whether your background is in engineering, manufacturing, software or automation, curiosity and practical thinking matter just as much as experience.

A hands-on engineering environment
WORKING AT KBIOSYSTEMS

A hands-on engineering environment

Working at Kbiosystems means being close to the engineering, manufacturing and integration process.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues across multiple disciplines and contribute to projects supporting laboratories and OEM partners internationally.

Because we operate as an integrated engineering and manufacturing organisation, individuals often gain broader technical exposure than they would in larger, more segmented companies.