Senior Microbiologist, Bacteriology

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Microbiologist with expertise in bacteriology. The role involves laboratory-based work, including assay development and compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards. Applicants must hold a PhD and have relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative R&D projects.

Qualifications

• PhD with post-doc research experience in microbiology is essential.
• Experience in clinical endpoint testing for bacterial infectious diseases.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance (GCP, GCLP).

Responsibilities

• Providing scientific expertise in developing microbiology assays.
• Mentorship and training of junior staff.
• Preparing and reviewing study protocols.

Skills

Bacteria growth

Molecular experience in assay development

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Data analysis

Education

PhD in relevant scientific subject

Job description

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Senior Microbiologist, Bacteriology, london

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

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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