Microbiology Team Leader

CK Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Microbiology Team Leader in Wokingham on a contract basis until December 2025. The role involves ensuring high-quality customer service through effective organization and performing detailed analyses while maintaining laboratory processes. Suitable candidates will have relevant scientific degrees and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload.
• Perform data reviews of analyses conducted by junior staff.
• Conduct method development and transfers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Microbiology Team Leader to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry at their Wokingham site on a contract basis until December 2025.

Salary:

GBP20.94 per hour PAYE

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, 36 hours per week

Microbiology Team Leader Role:

• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated, and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform data reviews of analyses conducted by junior staff.
• Perform routine and investigative analyses independently and interpret results as required.
• Conduct method development, transfers, and design validation protocols with support.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and systems, including checking and approving supplier reports.

Your Background:

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment.
• Scientific knowledge and ability to independently conduct chemical analyses in relevant areas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.

Company:

Our client is a leading biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and supplies over 160 medicines, vaccines, and healthcare products, aiming to improve lives globally.

Location:

This role is based at the company's site in Wokingham.

Application Process:

For more information or to apply for this Lab Technician position, please contact the Key Accounts Team or email us. Please quote the reference number provided.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Notes:

This role may require a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.