Microbiologist, NCTC

The PHE Culture Collections is a Biological Resource Centre that provides a service maintaining and supplying strains of cultured cells and microorganisms for public health research. It is structured as a fully integrated service, underpinning science with significant scientific, manufacturing and business activities and operates from laboratories across the PHE.

The successful post holder will be a member of the laboratory operations team and duties will including: the propagation and quality control of bacteriophage and the cultivation, freeze drying and banking of bacterial strains within the National Collection of Type Cultures (NCTC); replenishment and upkeep of inventory and test records; and also maintaining the electronic database.

The successful candidate should hold a Microbiology degree or equivalent qualification. Experience in working in a microbiology laboratory is essential and practical experience in working with bacteriophages will be a significant advantage.