Campden BRI offermicrobiology analytical testing and consultancy services,including: analyticaltesting, safety and spoilage, molecular and microbiology methods, emergingmicrobiology, brewing microbiologyresearch, industrial heat process microbiology and quality laboratory audit.
Are you an experienced Microbiologist looking to take the next step inyour career? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in deliveringhigh‑quality, cutting‑edge microbiological and molecular services for awide range of clients across the food & drink industry.
What you’ll be doing
You will manage the Implementation of contract projects in theMicrobiology Section with a focus on molecular biology-based analysis.
You will be responsible formanagement of daily resource planning, health and safety issues, projectresults gathering and interpretation. To contribute to project costings andmanaging client interactions in conjunction with the Section Lead. To providetechnical support to the areas of molecular microbiology analysis, Next GenerationSequencing (NGS), Library preparation (RNA/DNA), especially the 16smetabarcoding bacteria population profiling analysis, microbial genotyping, virustesting and involves testing food and non-food products. To maintaincomprehensive laboratory documentation and records to allow full traceabilityof sample receipt, quality of media used, suitability of equipment for thetests and accurate recording of results when working to UKAS standards. Tocarry out scheduled calibration checks and laboratory monitoring tasks toachieve compliance with the requirements of the quality system.
* Laboratory management and scheduling of projects
* Practical work on research and contract studies
* Responsibilityfor checking all sections UKAS and ISO records are completed e.g.thermocycler and sequencer records, samples receipt, resultscalculations/review
* Provision of organised induction training and safety training for the section
* Liaising with other project managers in the Microbiology teams to share resources
* Managing client facing tasks such as answering enquiries, writing reports/proposals and presenting in client meetings
What we’re looking for
* Minimum Scientific Degree (or equivalent) with proven technical experience in a laboratory environment
* Ideally MSc with proven technical experience in a laboratory
* Experience of 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
* Proficient in supervising a team of technical staff and associated resources
What we offer
* 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
What you need to know
This role is site based and due to our location you will need your own transport.
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