Microbiology ExpertJoin an innovative cosmetics and personal care company and play a key role in the design, implementation, and validation of a new internal molecular microbiology capability focused on microbiome analysis.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled scientific professional who combines strong project management capabilities with extensive hands-on laboratory expertise. The successful candidate will lead the setup of a microbiology workflow from scratch, driving methodology development, validation, implementation, and knowledge transfer within the organization.We are looking for a practical scientist with real laboratory experience, capable of bridging experimental work and data interpretation while ensuring scientific excellence and operational execution.What would your duties be?Lead the design, implementation, and validation of a new molecular microbiology workflow from the ground up.Coordinate project activities, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.Assess existing capabilities, identify gaps, and define implementation roadmaps.Design and optimize experimental methodologies and laboratory workflows.Develop, validate, and document scientific procedures, protocols, and SOPs.Perform and oversee molecular microbiology activities including: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and Qpcr, Sequencing sample preparation, Microbial culture techniques, Method optimization and troubleshootingSupport experimental design, workflow development, and laboratory validation activities.Collaborate with scientific teams to interpret microbiome-related data and experimental outcomes.Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards and good laboratory practices.Drive knowledge transfer and support the development of internal scientific capabilities.Which are the requirements for this position?MSc or PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences,



or a related scientific discipline.Proven experience in Molecular Microbiology within laboratory environments.Extensive hands-on wet lab experience, including routine experimental work.Strong expertise in: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, Sequencing workflows, Microbial cultures, Experimental design and methodology development, Workflow implementation and validation, Troubleshooting laboratory processesExperience working in regulated environments and under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or similar quality systems.Demonstrated ability to manage scientific projects while maintaining a strong operational laboratory focus.Understanding of microbiome research and sequencing-based methodologies.Familiarity with bioinformatics concepts and data interpretation.Advanced English level (written and spoken).Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.What would be highly valued?Experience in skin microbiome, human microbiome, or microbiome-related research.Experience building laboratory capabilities or workflows from scratch.Previous exposure to cosmetics, dermocosmetics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food-tech, healthcare, or CRO environments.Experience in sequencing-based microbiology workflows.Ability to translate scientific findings into practical and business-relevant recommendations.Previous experience leading multidisciplinary scientific projects.What We Offer6-month project within an innovative scientific environment.Opportunity to lead the implementation of a new microbiome capability from scratch.Full-time on-site position in Esplugues de Llobregat (Barcelona).Versátil schedule:Monday to Thursday: start between 08:00 and 09:00, finish between 17:00 and 18:00.Friday: 08:00 to 14:00.Collaboration with highly specialized scientific and innovation teams.Competitive compensation package.Please note: This role is not intended for a purely bioinformatics profile or an advisory microbiome consultant. We are looking for a hands-on Molecular Microbiology Project Manager with strong laboratory expertise, capable of leading experimental workflows, validation activities, and implementation projects in a practical laboratory setting.

📌 Microbiome Scientist / Microbiome Lead Consultant (Esplugas de Llobregat)
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