The closing date is 23 July 2026

Job summary
THIS POST IS A PERMANENT PART TIME 0.5 WTE POST. BAND 5 OR 6 DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICAITONS. THIS IS NOT A TRAINING POST.

This is a unique opportunity to work in the UK Anaerobe Reference Unit (UKARU) and contribute to the continued development of anaerobic microbiology reference services for the UK and beyond.

Applications are invited from candidates who are enthusiastic, well-motivated and innovative, with good organisational and practical abilities supported by scientific knowledge.

The successful applicant will be expected to assist in the provision of a full reference service for anaerobic bacteria. Experience of working with anaerobic bacteria is highly desirable, but the candidate must have experience of working in a medical microbiology laboratory.

Candidates should possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to support individual and tea...