About the job

Microbiologist — Leatherhead, Surrey Salary: £26,000 – £28,000, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, Monday–Friday Location: On-site, Bluebird House, Leatherhead Reporting to: Senior Microbiologist Start: ASAP Cara Technology holds the largest collection of brewing yeast in the world — 850 strains, built up over almost 130 years, trusted by breweries globally since 1881. We're growing our microbiology team to keep pace with new projects and increasing demand — this is a brand-new role, not a replacement, with real scope to grow into it.

As Microbiologist, you'll work hands-on with that yeast bank: producing yeast slopes for customers worldwide, running DNA fingerprinting and yeast banking, and providing technical support that directly shapes what ends up in some of the world's best-known breweries. You'll join a small, tight-knit team — the kind of place where your work is genuinely visible and you're not just a cog in a big department. What you'll do

• Manufacture yeast slopes to meet production targets and client orders
• Prepare culture media, inoculate, and manage fermentation processes
• Carry out DNA fingerprinting and yeast banking, including liquid nitrogen storage
• Support customer projects: technical reports, consultancy, and sample testing
• Maintain lab documentation, stock levels, and quality standards
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What we're looking for

• Experience in microbiology, laboratory work, or a related scientific discipline
• Solid grounding in yeast microbiology and quality control processes
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
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Nice to have

• Experience in brewing or fermentation
• Familiarity with HACCP / Quality Management Systems
• Customer-facing technical support experience
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What you'll get

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Enhanced sick, parental, and bereavement leave
• Flexible working hours where possible
• On-site parking
• Professional body subscription fees covered
• Company events and socials
• Genuine training and development opportunities
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Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you — apply now for an ASAP start.