Microbiology analyst (graduate opportunity)

🌟 Microbiology Analyst (Graduate Opportunity!) 🌟

📍 Glasgow | 🧪 Full‑time | 🎓 Perfect for Biology/Microbiology Graduates!


Are you a recent science graduate looking to kick‑start your career in a fast‑paced, global organisation where what you do genuinely makes a difference? 💊🌍

If so, Curia wants YOU to join our growing Microbiology team in Glasgow! 🙌

🔬 Who We Are

Curia is a global provider of contract research, development, and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our work directly contributes to improving patients’ lives — and we pursue excellence in everything we do. 💙

Thanks to ongoing investment and expansion, this is the perfect time to start your career with us. You’ll join a supportive, energetic Microbiology team that plays a critical role in maintaining microbial control and ensuring sterile products are manufactured to GMP standards.

🧪 What You’ll Be Doing (Don’t worry — we’ll train you!)

You’ll rotate across a wide range of microbiology activities, gaining hands‑on experience with industry‑standard techniques and equipment. Your training will include:

✨ Enumeration of microbial growth from environmental monitoring plates

✨ Microbial identification via Gram stain, spore stain & Vitek

✨ Sampling of process water + TVC, TOC and pH testing

✨ Downloading and assessing particle count data

✨ Performing “at rest” environmental monitoring

✨ Gowning qualification & monitoring of cleanroom operators

✨ Growth promotion testing of media

✨ Routine checks on incubators, fridges, freezers & equipment

✨ Reporting OOS / atypical results

✨ Carrying out cleanroom cleaning and disinfectant testing

✨ Bioburden validation

✨ Endotoxin testing using kinetic turbidometric method

✨ Sterility testing & validation using membrane filtration (Steritest)

You’ll support all sample types across the facility — API, excipients, in‑process, finished product, stability samples and water. No two days will feel the same!

🎓 About You

This role is ideal if you’re:

* Recently degree‑educated in Microbiology, Biology, Biomedical Science, or a related field
* Excited to start your first role in industry
* Comfortable working with lab equipment (any prior experience is a plus!)
* Keen to learn microbiological techniques and grow quickly
* Organised, adaptable, and ready to work in a high‑throughput environment
* Interested in GMP, quality, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing

Bonus points if you already understand GMP, ICH, COSHH or have microbiology lab experience — but don’t worry, full training is provided! ⭐

📚 Training, Development & Growth at Curia

Learning and development is at the heart of what we do at Curia.

You’ll benefit from:

🌱 A full, structured training programme

🎓 Fast skill development with real hands‑on responsibility

🤝 Support from experienced Microbiologists

🚀 Genuine opportunities to develop your career in a growing team

📘 Continuous training across GMP, microbiology techniques, and quality systems

🧠 What You’ll Bring

* A “right first time” mindset
* Great attention to detail and documentation skills
* Ability to organise your workload effectively (with support)
* Flexibility when priorities shift
* A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
* Strong communication and teamwork skills

⏰ Hours & Benefits

* 8‑hour shifts (including breaks)
* Paid overtime available as business requires
* Join a global organisation with real purpose and exciting growth


🌟 Ready to Start Your Microbiology Career?

If you're motivated, curious, and ready to grow — we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now and start your journey with Curia.


Your Curia career in science starts here. 🧪 Contact us to find out more