Microbiologist- Team Head

Required Qualifications & Skills

• BSc/MSc in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant microbiology laboratory experience.
• Experience in a commercial testing laboratory is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and water microbiological testing.
• Good understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and relevant microbiological testing standards.
• Knowledge of method validation, verification, quality control, and microbiological techniques.
• Previous experience in team handling, work allocation, and technical report review.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience in a NABL- or UKAS-accredited laboratory, or a laboratory operating under equivalent accreditation requirements.
• Ability to independently manage laboratory operations and meet testing deadlines.
• Strong focus on technical accuracy, quality compliance, and team performance.