Research and Development Microbiologist (KTP Associate)

Position: Research and Development Microbiologist (KTP Associate)

Based at: National Bed Federation, Skipton

Salary: £33,000

The role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on a 34-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop and launch a cleanliness standard and point-of-production test methodology that can be adopted as an industry standard, by member and non-member organisations, to significantly enhance recycling rates across the sector and income growth for the National Bed Federation.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, your time will be split between Manchester and North/West Yorkshire.

Company information:

The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers. Founded in 1912, its members today account for about 75% of the total UK bedding turnover.

To find out more about the National Bed Federation, visit www.bedfed.org.uk

Qualifications we require:

BSc in Microbiology or a related biological discipline (minimum 2:1).

Applicants who hold a 2:2 Honours Degree in addition to either 1 years' relevant experience or a related higher degree will be considered.

Application requirements:

Essential skills we require as a minimum:

• Experience with classic microbiology techniques such as aseptic technique, autoclave, serial dilutions, use of agar.
• Experience with data handling relating to microbiology, e.g., calculating colony forming units, assessing statistical significance.
• Understanding and/or experience of PCR and DNA sequencing.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, developing methods relating to microbiology, particularly those that relate to assessing presence of microorganisms in or on a material.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand good scientific practice and health and safety requirements at Biological Safety Level 2.
• Be aware of how best to meticulously approach sample custody, extraction and data gathering.
• Be able to coherently analyse data with appropriate methods of statistical analysis.
• Be capable of conducting high quality research resulting in production of scientific manuscripts and technical reports.
• Be able to synthesize data into suitable narrative for presentation to a range of stakeholders.
• Be capable of preparing essential communication and discussions of the proposed work for adaptions with regulatory bodies.
• Be willing to work and travel across multiple UK sites and be able to travel internationally, as required.

About KTP:

For 45 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation. Find out more at https://www.ktp-uk.org/

Benefits:

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training;
• attendance at two residential managerial workshops (each of one week's duration);
• opportunity to register on a higher degree (at a reduced cost)

To Apply:

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr James Redfern j.redfern@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Edward Randviir e.randviir@mmu.ac.uk.

Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role.

Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.