Senior Microbiologist, Bacteriology

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in London is seeking a Senior Microbiologist to provide expertise in developing microbiology assays and mentoring junior staff. This permanent role requires a PhD in microbiology and experience in lab setup and project management in the microbiology field, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice.

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in microbiology with post-doc experience.
• Experience with understanding of bacterial pathogens.
• Ability to manage projects in assay development.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific expertise in microbiology assays development.
• Prepare and review study protocols.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Expertise in bacteria growth

Molecular experience in assay development

Ability to set up a microbiology lab

Good understanding of regulatory environments (GCP, GCLP)

Education

PhD in relevant scientific subject

Job description

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Senior Microbiologist, Bacteriology, london (city of london)

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

CK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company to recruit for an experienced Bacteriologist with previous expertise in lab start-ups, to join them at their site based in London, on a permanent basis.

The Company:

An industry-leading clinical development services business, based in London.

The Role:

• Primarily laboratory based, you will provide scientific expertise in the development and validation of microbiology assays.
• To assist in the scientific mentorship and scientific staff development as well as conducting study plans, report reviews and data analysis.
• Support and take ownership of delivery of clients R&D projects.
• Ensure all work, maintains compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Practice for Laboratories (GCP and GCLP).

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and reviewing study protocols.
• Provide training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Attend conferences, client meetings etc.

Your Background:

• PhD qualified in relevant scientific subject plus relevant post-doc research microbiology experience (ESSENTIAL).
• Expertise and understanding in bacteria growth, the biology of pathogens and have molecular experience in assay development (ESSENTIAL).
• Experience in developing and validating clinical endpoint testing for bacterial infectious diseases such as spot and spread plating
• Evidence to show ability to set up a microbiology bio lab from scratch and project managing the assay development and validation in the context of the microbiology field
• Experienced in applying theoretical and working knowledge of microbiology.
• Good understanding of working in a regulated environment (GCP, GCLP).

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 129 808 in all correspondence.

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