Senior Scientist - Microbial Microbiology

Jealott's Hill
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NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Senior Scientist (Microbial Microbiology) on behalf of our client, a Global name in the Research and Agricultural Technology industry. The role will be based at a world leading International Research Centre at Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell. This is a contract position for an initial 1 year duration with possibility of long-term extensions. Mon-Fri 36hrs per week.

Biologicals Research:
Biological based technologies are expected to deliver a significant contribution to the future of agriculture alongside conventional technologies. Microbials and biomolecules will play a pivotal role in the development of these novel biological products for growers. Our new team, which is made up from talented scientists from both industry and academia, is growing and we have a new position within our Microbiology team. The role will focus on the characterisation of these Microbials to support the development of next generation crop protection products.

Role Purpose:

Work alongside the molecular microbiology team to aid in the physiological and genomic characterisation of microbes, to be used as crop protection products.
Support projects across the client's pipeline (from lead generation to development) and executes work packages to address key knowledge needs for the project with guidance from science and/or project leads and other group members. 
Your roles and responsibilities:
Plan and execute work programmes to deliver for projects, by combining personal expertise, in house knowledge and literature searching to identify best approach for the physiological and genomic characterisation of microbes.
Documents workflows, procedures and data using agreed (good practice) principles and produces reports for key stakeholders to help in decision making for projects.
Collaborative working to achieve project deliverables.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and effective environment by setting high personal standards, monitoring and advising other staff on agreed HSE standards.
Knowledge, experience and capabilities:
PhD in Molecular Microbiology, or a related field, or a BSc plus 2-4 years hands-on experience in molecular microbiology, microbial characterisation or microbial physiology.
Experience in the classification of microorganisms is highly desirable.
Knowledge of genomics, phylogeny or analysis of data from bioinformatics pipelines is desirable.
Experience in culturing and working with either fungi or bacteria.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients

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