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Microbiology Team Leader

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CK Group

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Location:
United Kingdom , Wokingham

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

20.94 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

CK Group are recruiting for a Microbiology Team Leader, to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry, at their Wokingham site, on an initial 6-month contract basis (temp-to-perm possible).

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide high quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated & timely/accurate provision of results
  • Performing data review of junior staff’s analyses
  • Perform a range of routine and investigative analysis using independently and provide interpretation of results generated as required
  • Perform method development, transfers and design validation protocols with support
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the instrument and lab systems including, checking and approving supplier’s reports

Requirements:

  • Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in Laboratory is required
  • 3 Years + in a GMP Pharmaceutical Microbiology Environment – with testing and data review responsibilities
  • Line management experience of at least 1-2 people
  • Good understanding of lab equipment is required
  • Scientific understanding and ability to independently conduct chemical analysis in relevant area is required
  • Good verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with client’s and colleagues is required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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