Microbiologist Team Leader

Are you ready to take your scientific career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge laboratory environment where innovation meets excellence. The role offers an umbrella rate of £28.31/hr (inside IR35) and a dynamic and supportive workplace, where your skills will make a tangible impact on the success of industry-leading projects. This company is renowned for its customer-focused and science-driven approach, providing an inspiring environment for professional growth and development.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver high-quality customer service by organising your workload efficiently and ensuring accurate, timely results.

• Perform a range of routine and investigative analyses, including Bioburdens, Total Viable Aerobic Count, and Environmental Monitoring.

• Supervise and train junior team members, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform routine tasks and methods.

• Support method development, transfers, and validation protocols, collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and systems, troubleshooting and ensuring optimal performance.

• Actively participate in client meetings, delivering presentations and managing small projects or defined areas of larger projects.

What You Will Bring:

• Recent microbiology experience, working to GMP.

• Experience as a line manager for at least 1-2 people (junior team leader position).

• A degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.

• Strong scientific knowledge and the ability to conduct analyses independently with precision and accuracy.

• Experience working in a regulated environment, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues.

By joining this company, you will play a pivotal role in supporting innovative research and development projects that drive industry advancements. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative team environment while contributing to projects that truly make a difference. Your expertise will help shape the future of scientific discovery and innovation.

Location and Shift Pattern:

This role is based in Wokingham, with a shift pattern of Thursday-Monday with requirement to work bank holidays. 

Interested?

If you're ready to step into a role that challenges and inspires, apply today to become a Scientist and take the next step in your career journey. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact in a forward-thinking and dynamic environment.

Please note, candidates must have valid right to work in the UK with no visa restrictions, including future requirement for sponsorship. 

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