Job Description
planning and organising resources and activities;
following regular sampling schedules within a specific environment;
collecting samples from different types of environments, such as agricultural sites;
quality control in manufacturing processes, e.g. checking for signs of contamination;
maintaining accurate and up-to-date records;
writing up research findings and producing reports;
keeping up with new research and attending national and international conferences and other events;
liaising with colleagues from non-scientific departments;
teaching students, preparing assessment and providing feedback;
providing information and advice to colleagues and external bodies.
Job Specification
observing, monitoring and identifying microorganisms;
tracking of microorganisms in a range of environments;
monitoring and assessing samples from a range of sources;
using a variety of identification methods, including molecular techniques, to test samples;
developing new techniques, products and processes;
developing and planning methods to prevent the spread of disease;
developing and registering new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical products;
planning, implementing and evaluating new products in clinical trials;
developing products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and antimicrobials;
growing microbial cultures, e.g. for use in the food and beverage industry or in agriculture;
working with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research;
managing and overseeing laboratory work.