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 129 808 in all correspondence.
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