Our client is a highly successful UKAS-accredited testing laboratory and currently seeking an experienced Microbiologist to join their customer-focused laboratory based in the south of Yorkshire. Key Responsibilities: The Senior Microbiologist will play a vital role in maintaining high laboratory standards, ensuring compliance with UKAS-accredited procedures, and continuously improving service quality. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Technical Manager in the operational management of the laboratory, including training and mentoring junior staff. Planning and organising workloads for both themselves and other team members. Conducting internal audits and audits at client sites. Developing, writing, and validating new test procedures. Generating technical reports for clients. Performing laboratory-based testing and ensuring proficiency in all test methods. Managing projects and testing schedules, coordinating tasks for themselves and the team. Liaising with clients in a professional and positive manner. Maintaining laboratory equipment in line with service plans and quality system requirements. Sourcing and reviewing scientific literature to develop laboratory test methods. Knowledge and Experience: BSc, MSc in Microbiology or related discipline Several years’ experience working in a microbiology, virology laboratory · Experience of supervising staff. Good standard of verbal and written communication. Able to work accurately under pressure. Able to cope with rapid changes in priorities in order to satisfy clients’ requirements. Able to work under minimal supervision, and to make day to day decisions within working guidelines. To apply for this position, candidates must be living in the UK and eligible to and work