Senior Microbiology Analyst: Method Development & Analytics

KWR Water; Nieuwegein; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KWR Water Research Institute in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Research Analyst, Microbiology to develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for detecting bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. You will support research and consulting projects for water utilities and clients, using traditional microbiological and molecular techniques and advising on practical lab approaches.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain rigorous documentation, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences and at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience with classical microbiological and molecular biological analytical techniques.
• Experience in method development and optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage studies, document results, and switch between tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for detecting bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
• Perform specialized analyses for research and consulting projects for water utilities.
• Serve as technical contact for these analyses and liaise with clients.
• Use traditional microbiological and molecular techniques; advise on practical approaches in lab.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Molecular biology

Method development

Analytical skills

Study design

Documentation

Communication skills

Results oriented

Quality management

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's degree Life Sciences

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

KWR Water Research Institute in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Research Analyst, Microbiology to develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for detecting bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. You will support research and consulting projects for water utilities and clients, using traditional microbiological and molecular techniques and advising on practical lab approaches.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain rigorous documentation, and contribute to