Microbiologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
WRc, part of RSK Group Ltd, are seeking to appoint a Microbiologist on a full time, permanent basis out of their Swindon office.
The position is a hybrid arrangement for both office and home working depending on requirements.
As a Consultant in our public health microbiology business area you will be supporting the delivery of project outputs across our three core microbiology workstreams; current & emerging hazards; target identification; and decision-making, which span across our consulting and commercial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for microbiology consultancy projects.
- Support Principal Consultant in delivery of high-quality project outputs.
- Potential to support analytical method development if required.
- Support the development of decision-making tools to support our clients.
- Data processing, analysis, and interpretative report writing.
- Communicating with internal and external parties.
Essential Skills:
- BSc or MSc in Microbiology, ideally specialising in public health or similar field.
- Experience with planning experimental programmes in the field and in laboratory settings.
- Demonstrates an understanding of microbiological data and how to interpret the outputs.
- Experience in technical report writing.
- Experience with managing own workload and prioritisation of tasks, and delivering high-quality outputs in a timely manner.
- An ability to improve business performance/procedures and delivery of outputs in a consulting and/or commercial environment.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary up to £35,000 dependent on relevant experience
- Flexible working arranagements
- Flexible benefits
- Pension contribution
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
RSK is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Microbiologist roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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