Senior Microbiologist

Campden BRI Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading microbiology consultancy is seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join their team in Chipping Campden, UK. In this senior role, you will manage contract projects focused on molecular microbiology, provide technical support in advanced analyses, and supervise a team. Candidates should have a scientific degree (ideally PhD/MSc), experience with NGS, and a strong understanding of quality systems. This position offers excellent work-life balance and numerous benefits, including 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Work save pension scheme

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Minimum Scientific Degree plus proven technical experience in a laboratory.
• Experience with sample preparation and running NGS sequencing platforms.
• Proficient in quality systems such as UKAS, ISO 90001/17025.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of contract projects in the Microbiology Section.
• Provide technical support in molecular microbiology analysis.
• Supervise a team of technical staff and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Molecular microbiology techniques

Analysing microbiological results

Leadership and team supervision

Working with spoilage organisms

Education

PhD/MSc in microbiology or equivalent

Tools

Bioinformatic analysis tools

UKAS accredited microbiological methods

Job description

Campden BRI offer microbiology analytical testing and consultancy services, including: analytical testing, safety and spoilage, molecular and microbiology methods, emerging microbiology, brewing microbiology research and industrial heat process microbiology to the food and drink manufacturing industry.

Are you an experienced Microbiologist looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, cutting‑edge microbiological and molecular services for a wide range of clients across the food & drink industry. This role is site based at our Head Office in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire.

Position

• You will manage the implementation of contract projects in the Microbiology Section with a focus on molecular biology‑based analysis.
• You will be responsible for managing daily resource planning, health and safety issues, project results gathering and interpretation. You'll contribute to project costings and managing client interactions in conjunction with the Section Lead.
• You'll provide our customers with technical support in the areas of molecular microbiology analysis, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Library preparation (RNA/DNA), especially the 16s metabarcoding bacteria population profiling analysis, microbial genotyping, virus testing and involves testing food and non‑food products.
• This is a senior role for a competent Microbiologist with a commercial focus. Candidates should be competent in molecular microbiological techniques and have the ability to be client facing, with an operational focus on managing staff and resources.

Requirements

• Minimum Scientific Degree (or equivalent) plus proven technical experience in a laboratory environment ideally PhD/MSc
• Experience of next generation sequencing (NGS), library preparation and bioinformatic analysis of NGS
• Experience of sample preparation, library making and running NGS sequencing platforms
• Knowledge of analytical tools for NGS
• Working knowledge of UKAS accredited microbiological methods
• Working Knowledge of recognised quality systems e.g. UKAS. ISO 90001 and 17025
• Proficient at analysing microbiological results and making decisions based on this interpretation
• Experienced in supervising a team of technical staff and associated resources
• Competent with working with spoilage organisms e.g. Pseudomonas, yeasts and moulds, lactic acid bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae
• Competence with working with food borne pathogens e.g. Salmonella, Listeria, Staph aureus, Bacillus cereus including knowledge of cell morphology, media, incubation times and temperature requirements
• Capacity to work off‑site with clients if required
• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

Due to our rural location you must have your own transport and a valid UK driver's license.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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