R&D Microbiologist

About the company

An established medical device company with leading products on the market and an exciting pipeline.

About the opportunity

Join a rapidly expanding New Product Development team as a Senior Microbiologist. Utilise your research skills to plan, design, conduct, and report on microbiological experiments. You will develop and validate new protocols, perform troubleshooting and analysis to support the development of pipeline products.

Duties

• Planning, delivery, and reporting of R&D projects as directed by the Testing Manager.
• Plan experiments and testing based on sound scientific analysis and expert knowledge of microbiological and biochemical techniques.
• Analyse, interpret, and present microbiological data.
• Support Testing team when required and provide training.
• Document experiments & tests according to standard laboratory procedures
• Ensure that test data and documentation (lab books, reports etc) is maintained in accordance with Quality requirements, ISO13485, and GLP requirements where appropriate.
• Ensure work is carried out appropriately under Quality Management System policies and procedures.

• Assist in procurement, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience

• Masters by research or PhD in Microbiology/Molecular biology/Biochemistry, is preferred
• Previous experience in a similar role managing microbiology research projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Strong team player with leadership qualities

Culture

Fast-past working environment. Strong team environment. Friendly, supportive, and sociable team and company.

How to Apply

Click apply or contact Joanna Murphy, Senior Recruitment Consultant on +61 2 8877 8718 for a confidential discussion.

Please Note: Candidates must be in the country with unrestricted working rights to be considered.

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