Senior Scientist, Bacteriologist

CK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company, to recruit for an experienced Bacteriologist with previous expertise in lab start-ups from scratch, to join them at their site based in London, on a permanent basis.\\n\\nThe Company:\\n\\n An industry-leading clinical development services business, based in London.\\n\\nThe Role:\\n\\nPrimarily laboratory based, you will provide scientific expertise in the development and validation of microbiology assays.\\nTo assist in the scientific mentorship and scientific staff development as well as conducting study plans, report reviews and data analysis.\\nSupport and take ownership of delivery of clients R&D projects.\\nEnsure all work, maintains compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Good Clinical Practice for Laboratories (GCP and GCLP). \\n Other Responsibilities Include:\\n\\nPreparing and reviewing study protocols.\\nProvide training and mentoring of junior staff.\\nAttend conferences, client meetings etc.\\nYour Background:\\n\\nPhD qualified in relevant scientific subject plus relevant post-doc research microbiology experience (ESSENTIAL).\\nExpertise and understanding in bacteria growth, the biology of pathogens and have molecular experience in assay development (ESSENTIAL).\\nExperienced in applying theoretical and working knowledge of microbiology.\\nExperience in developing and validating clinical endpoint testing for bacterial infectious diseases such as spot and spread plating.\\nEvidence to show ability to set up a microbiology bio lab from scratch and project manage the assay development and validation in the context of the microbiology field.\\nGood understanding of working in a regulated environment (GCP, GCLP).   \\n Apply:\\n\\nIt is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.\\n\\n If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.\\n\\n INDCP