Senior Microbiologist

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Microbiologist, to join a company developing, manufacturing and supplying products and services for the food and drinks industry, at their site based in Surrey on a permanent basis.

Location:

The site is based in Surrey and is commutable from Leatherhead, Westcott, Cheam, Woking, Redhill, Chessington and surrounding areas.

Your duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Oversee the planning and coordination of yeast slope production to meet client orders on time.
• Facilitate and guide microbiologists and technicians to achieve production targets.
• Develop new methods and improvements within the laboratory to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure yeast products comply with all customer, company, and legal requirements.
• Manage and schedule staffing within the yeast team to ensure efficient operation.

Your Background:

• Proven experience in yeast production or microbiology, with a strong background in laboratory work.
• Leadership experience, particularly in managing teams and coordinating across departments.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles and quality management systems.
• Experience with DNA fingerprinting and yeast strain analysis is preferred.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• A diverse and energetic working environment in a new modern facility.
• Flexible working hours.
• Pension – with salary sacrifice option.
• Subscription fees to professional bodies.
• Personal development courses and opportunity to sit industry qualifications.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 106958 in all correspondence.