Senior Microbiologist

_{14th January, 2026}

Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Microbiologist III to join a well-established Medical Device Company in Livingston. The Senior Microbiologist III will be responsible for all microbiology related activities across the site.
 
Key aspects of the role as detailed below:

• Provide independent in-house and on-site expertise in Microbiology
• Perform QC Microbiology testing
• Optimized current systems, databases, logs and support the generation of Microbiology trend data
• Ensure current methods / equipment are aligned with pharmacopoeia standard
• Support site contamination control improvement programme as well as compliance to regulatory standards such as ISO 11737, 11408 and 17025
• Support in the development of the Microbiology staff.

• Educated to BSc/MSc level or equivalent in Microbiology or a closely related discipline
• A minimum of 5+ years in an equivalent position
• Extensive knowledge of Microbiology with experience of environmental monitoring and sterility testing
• A demonstrated ability to engage and motivate others to support a quality culture
• Experience of EU and cGMP requirements of the manufacture and testing of medical device products in a commercial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems
• Previous experience of hosting regulatory auditors
• Strong data analysis/data manipulation skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

• Experience of FDA requirements of the manufacture and testing of medical device products in a commercial environment