Yeast Microbiologist – Hands-On Lab, Brewing Focus

Cara Technology; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Enhanced sick, parental, and bereaveme

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Professional body subscription fees

Company events and socials

Genuine training and development

Job summary

Cara Technology is seeking a Microbiologist to join its Leatherhead team to manage hands-on work with its extensive brewing yeast bank. You will produce yeast slopes, run fermentation processes, and support projects with technical reporting for customers worldwide.

Based on your experience, you will perform DNA fingerprinting and yeast banking, including liquid nitrogen storage, while maintaining strict QA and documentation in a close-knit lab environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology or related scientific discipline.
• Solid grounding in yeast microbiology and quality control processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture yeast slopes to meet production targets and client orders
• Prepare culture media, inoculate, and manage fermentation processes
• Carry out DNA fingerprinting and yeast banking, including liquid nitrogen storage
• Support customer projects: technical reports, consultancy, and sample testing
• Maintain lab documentation, stock levels, and quality standards

Skills

Microbiology

Yeast microbiology

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Job description

Cara Technology is seeking a Microbiologist to join its Leatherhead team to manage hands-on work with its extensive brewing yeast bank. You will produce yeast slopes, run fermentation processes, and support projects with technical reporting for customers worldwide.

Based on your experience, you will perform DNA fingerprinting and yeast banking, including liquid nitrogen storage, while maintaining strict QA and documentation in a close-knit lab environment.