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 troubleshooting- Support 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 processes- Experience 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 Offer- 6-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).- Adaptable 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.

📌 Microbiology Expert (Barcelona)
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