Senior Microbiologist

R&D Microbiologist

South Wales

6 month contract

Salary dependant upon experience

I am currently recruiting for an experienced microbiologist for a 6 month contract in South Wales.

Role:

• Responsible for day-to-day management of microbiological based research and development projects associated with product development, technical support and quality control.
• Liaise with research colleagues and interact with network of scientific contacts particularly in the UK and globally as necessary to support development of products.
• Initiation and management of projects into R&D department to facilitate new product development and provide support for current product range.
• Involvement with Independent Research Studies (Trials) to support current and novel products.
• Maintain up to date knowledge (literature based) within specific fields of research.
• Ensuring that the operation of the laboratory complies with all necessary Quality/company QMS requirements.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology or similar
• Experience of working with Lactic acid bacteria/probiotics is preferred.
• Ideally industrial experience.
• Preferred supervisory or lab management experience (PhD or industry).

If you have the skills/experience required and are interested in the role please apply online, if you have any questions please call on 0121 728 8455.