Microbiologist: Antimicrobial Wound Care R&D Scientist

Cure Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cure Talent is partnering with a fast-growing biotechnology start-up in Birmingham to recruit a hands-on Microbiologist for a lab-based role. You will design and perform experiments to develop antimicrobial wound dressings, conducting MIC/MBC work and broader microbiology testing, with detailed data analysis and documentation.

You will work closely with formulation, product development, quality and regulatory teams, maintaining GLP standards and producing clear technical reports.

Qualifications

• A degree in Microbiology or related field is required.
• Hands-on experience in a microbiology lab.
• Experience with MIC/MBC testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform and document microbiological experiments for antimicrobial wound care products.
• Carry out antimicrobial efficacy testing (MIC, MBC, modified AATCC 100).
• Culture and maintain bacterial and fungal strains (MRSA, Pseudomonas, E. coli, Candida, Aspergillus).
• Develop, validate microbiological methods, analyze data, and prepare technical reports.
• Maintain GLP-compliant records and support lab processes and improvements.

Skills

Hands-on microbiology

GLP knowledge

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc Microbiology

Job description

Cure Talent is partnering with a fast-growing biotechnology start-up in Birmingham to recruit a hands-on Microbiologist for a lab-based role. You will design and perform experiments to develop antimicrobial wound dressings, conducting MIC/MBC work and broader microbiology testing, with detailed data analysis and documentation.

You will work closely with formulation, product development, quality and regulatory teams, maintaining GLP standards and producing clear technical reports.