Senior Scientist – Microbiology (NGS / Molecular Biology)

Hyper Recruitment Solutions LTD

ROLE OVERVIEW We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist – Microbiology (NGS / Molecular Biology) to join a leading organisation within the microbiology and applied research sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist Microbiology team, supporting the delivery of contract projects focused on Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and molecular microbiology techniques.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality scientific outputs through a combination of hands-on laboratory work and project management, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with UKAS and ISO standards. The position offers exposure to a diverse range of projects across food and non-food applications within a technically advanced environment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Senior Scientist – Microbiology (NGS / Molecular Biology) will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
  • Manage and deliver contract microbiology projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Carry out hands-on molecular microbiology analysis, including NGS workflows, DNA/RNA library preparation, and microbial profiling techniques such as 16S metabarcoding
  • Perform laboratory-based activities including sample preparation, sequencing workflows, and data interpretation to generate high-quality and reproducible results
  • Ensure compliance with UKAS and ISO 9001 / 17025 standards, maintaining laboratory documentation, traceability, and audit readiness
  • Support client interactions, including providing technical updates, preparing reports, and contributing to project discussions
  • Supervise and support technical staff, including training, workflow coordination, and day-to-day laboratory activities
  • Contribute to project costing, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Senior Scientist – Microbiology (NGS / Molecular Biology), we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
  • A Degree or higher level in a relevant scientific discipline such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
  • Proven industry experience working within a microbiology laboratory environment, with hands-on experience in NGS and molecular techniques
  • Strong experience with NGS workflows, library preparation, and microbial data analysis
  • A working knowledge of UKAS-accredited environments and quality systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
  • Experience managing laboratory activities, projects, or technical resources
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external clients
KEY WORDS Microbiology / Molecular Biology / NGS / Metabarcoding / 16S / Bioinformatics / UKAS / ISO 17025 / Laboratory / Project Management / Scientific Research
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