Microbiology Researcher

CK Group are recruiting for a Microbiology Researcher to join a global FMCG business at their new research and development site based in Reading, on an initial 6 month contract.

The Company:

Our client is a global business who develop and manufacture fast moving consumer goods for domestic and commercial uses.

Location:

This role will be located at the company's new R&D facility located in Reading.

The Role:

You will be responsible for:

• To be trained in the execution of methods, operation of relevant equipment, sample preparation, analysis and data handling.
• To help develop novel methods to enable current and future material screening vs a wide variety of organisms.
• To execute a defined testing program.
• To generate robust data for the screening of material libraries, creating and maintaining appropriate data libraries and comparison to previous material libraries.
• To partake in critical daily quality procedures within the laboratory, ensuring it is fit for use by all members.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

• Degree level qualification (BSc- or equivalent) in Microbiology, Bioanalytical, or a closely related discipline, with a proven lab focus and quality data generation.
• Computer literacy is required for standard Microsoft packages.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving skills, primarily in the execution and design of laboratory experiments would be advantageous using current scientific method.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 105036 in all correspondence