Microbial Pipeline Team Leader

Are you a microbiology maestro who fancies working in a brand-new, state-of-the-art laboratory in York? This rapidly growing biotech company is on a mission to develop sustainable biofertilizers for farmers around the world and needs people like you to help them achieve this ambitious goal!

The role

This forward-thinking biotech is a global leader in the field of biological nitrogen-fixation and has developed a unique product portfolio with the potential to revolutionize the industry. Through the implementation of innovative fermentation processes, the company’s technology offers a sustainable solution to tackling global food insecurity.

The business has created a new opportunity for a motivated Microbial Pipeline Team Leader to support the expansion of the organization’s current product portfolio.

Reporting to the CTO and based in their new laboratory in York, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing opportunities for pipeline microbial products by working closely with both the R&D and Commercial teams
• Managing an intuitive technical team and sharing knowledge of microbial isolation and identification, as well as microbial/consortium formulation
• Using molecular biology tools to find microbial bio-stimulants, microbial consortia interactions and demonstrate colonization in-planta
• Cultivating good working relationships to support current product expansion plans and investigate new product opportunities
• Collating and sharing any technical and strategic updates to CTO and any other relevant internal teams

The person

You’ll be an organized microbiologist who has a risk-mitigated approach to product development tasks. You’ll be a strong influencer who can take the lead in finding solutions to any challenges faced. You also have:

• Experience in practical microbiology within manufacturing and/or commercial products landscape
• A degree in microbiology or relevant subject area
• The ability to work well either independently or in a large team setting
• Proficiency using MS Office software, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint

The benefits of working for our client

• Employee benefits programme
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related bonus