Microbiology Analyst required, based in East Yorkshire on a permanent basis. Requiring recent industrial experience of method development and method validation in PCR, ideally with other proven microbiology analysis experience. Title: Microbiology Analyst Location: East Yorkshire Term: Permanent Salary: £27,000-£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) SRG are working with a well-established company that supply ingredients and raw materials to the pet food manufacturing industry. They are seeking to hire a Microbiology Analyst on a permanent basis, to join their team based in East Yorkshire. This exciting and newly created role will involve supporting in the set up of a newly created department offering clients more scope to suit growing needs across multiple industries, including microbiology analysis and PCR testing. Candidates that have recent, proven industrial experience of developing and validating methods in qPCR testing, alongside other microbiology analysis are encouraged to apply. Benefits: A successful and well-established company currently going through a period of growth, in a newly created role and department. 20 days' holiday allowance, plus bank holidays and company pension scheme. 40 working hours per week, Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm. Role / Description Support in the set up of a newly created department Lead the method development and validation of qPCR testing within the company Develop and write SOPs Complete Microbiology analysis (plating, counting colonies, preparing media etc.) Calibrate instrumentation as and when needed Support the wider analytical team when requiredRequirements Degree in Microbiology (or similar) preferred Proven industrial experience of qPCR (real time PCR) including method development and method validation Proven industrial experience of other microbiology analysis (plating, counting colonies, preparing media) Experience or working knowledge of UKAS 17025 is also highly desirableIf you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies. SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. Keywords: microbiology, microbiologist, analyst, analysis, analyse, PCR, qPCR, UKAS 17025, method development, method validation, plating, counting colonies, colony count, preparing media, agar plates, raw materials, food. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy