Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Scientist in Microbiology who will be responsible for reviewing the methods development, Validation, and verification of Microbiology tests Microbiology department.

Responsibilities

• Advanced knowledge of microbiology, including automated/manual techniques, antimicrobial resistance, analytical systems, and quality assurance.
• Experience in supervising lab services, managing staff training, competency assessments, and overseeing daily operations to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of ISO, UKAS accreditation, LEAN principles, and laboratory quality management systems, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent ability to resolve technical issues, investigate incidents, monitor errors, and validate microbiology results.
• Responsible for method development, validation, verification, report writing, publishing research, and developing new microbiology techniques and processes.
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols, hazardous material handling, autoclave room oversight, and maintaining laboratory best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, liaising between departments, chairing meetings, and acting as a link between microbiology and other teams.
• Accountable for QC/QA, proficiency testing, audits, KPI monitoring, and driving improvements through training, mentoring, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Education:

• MSc Biomedical Sciences: specializing in Microbiology and/or experience in an equivalent role. State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Evidence of participation in CPD.
• State Registration as a Biomedical Scientist / Technologist in Microbiology.