Senior Scientist, Bacteriologist

Posted 12 hours 11 minutes ago by New Scientist

Permanent
Not Specified
Laboratory Jobs
Kent, United Kingdom
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 from scratch, 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).
  • Experienced in applying theoretical and working knowledge of microbiology.
  • 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 manage the assay development and validation in the context of the microbiology field.
  • 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 in all correspondence.

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