Strain Improvement Microbiologist

GlaxoSmithKline; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Site Name: UK - West Sussex - Worthing
Posted Date: Mar 19 2025

Strain Improvement Microbiologist – Fixed Term Contract until the end of December 2025

Closing Date for Applications – 2nd April (COB)

This is a site-based role at Worthing.

We are looking to recruit a microbiologist to join our Strain Improvement team in the BioProcess Science group based on the Worthing site. As part of this team, you will be involved in mutating microbes, namely fungi and Streptomyces sp., and screening mutants using high-throughput methodologies and shake flask fermentations to isolate strains with improved characteristics. As such, we are seeking individuals with hands-on experience in microbiological and aseptic techniques. You will have a proven track record in working as part of a team and have an eye for detail.

In this role you will:

• Participate in the high throughput screening programme ensuring all activities are performed according to the schedule.
• Identify areas for improvement in microbial screening programme, conduct experiments to verify improvements and incorporate them into the screen.
• Ensure all data is recorded in appropriate format. Analyse data using appropriate statistical software and use results to improve the screening programme.
• Communicate clearly and present work and ideas regularly at internal meetings.
• Adhere to and help maintain the highest levels of Safety and Good Laboratory Practise (GLP) across the department.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Graduate qualification in Microbiology / a Life Sciences subject, or a number of years of practical experience in an industrial setting.
• Understanding and experience of using aseptic techniques.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Experience in an industrial setting working with microorganisms.
• Experience presenting your work.

About Worthing Manufacturing Site:

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics. It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.