Assistant Scientist Microbiology

Nutri-akt bv; Almere, Lelystad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutri-akt bv is recruiting an Assistant Scientist Microbiology for a temporary role in a Research Center. You will independently design, plan, and execute experiments in probiotics, microbial fermentation, and related microbiology areas.

Responsibilities include conducting in-vitro fermentations, preparing samples for advanced molecular techniques, and compiling data in line with GLP. You will present results at team meetings and support daily lab operations, ensuring quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in Food Microbiology, Microbial Fermentation or related field, or 3-5 years of laboratory work experience in an industrial setting
• Experience in working with anaerobic bacteria and microbial fermentation.
• Knowledge of bacterial genetics, bacterial physiology and probiotics is a plus
• Skills and experience in writing reports
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work with a high level of accuracy and precision
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Well organized, methodical and flexible to changing priorities
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, open-minded, curious and hands-on approach

Responsibilities

• Independently design, plan, and conduct experiments in probiotics, microbial fermentation, and related microbiology areas
• Execute in-vitro fermentations and contribute to sample preparation for advanced molecular techniques
• Compile, interpret, and accurately record experimental data in line with good laboratory practice
• Present results and scientific insights at team and department meetings
• Contribute to day-to-day laboratory operations while maintaining high standards for quality and safety

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Food Microbiology / Microbial Fermentation

Job description

Our client has a job opening for a temporary opportunity as Assistant Scientist Microbiology within a Research Center.

In your role as Assistant Scientist Microbiology, your key responsibilities are:

• Independently design, plan, and conduct experiments in probiotics, microbial fermentation, and related microbiology areas
• Execute in-vitro fermentations and contribute to sample preparation for advanced molecular techniques
• Compile, interpret, and accurately record experimental data in line with good laboratory practice
• Present results and scientific insights at team and department meetings
• Contribute to day-to-day laboratory operations while maintaining high standards for quality and safety

Profiel

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in Food Microbiology, Microbial Fermentation or related field, or 3-5 years of laboratory work experience in an industrial setting
• Experience in working with anaerobic bacteria and microbial fermentation.
• Knowledge of bacterial genetics, bacterial physiology and probiotics is a plus
• Skills and experience in writing reports
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work with a high level of accuracy and precision
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Well organized, methodical and flexible to changing priorities
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, open-minded, curious and hands-on approach