About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:left"><strong>We are seeking a highly motivated Microbiology Research Lead to join one of ICL’s innovation-driven units. This role goes beyond laboratory execution - it is an opportunity to help build and shape a new technological field with the potential to scale into a significant business platform.</strong></p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>You will lead breakthrough technology development, driving projects end-to-end - from ideation and experimental design through hands-on execution in wet lab environment to data-driven insights and real-world implementation.</strong><br><strong>Working at the intersection of microbiology, formulation, and innovation, you will operate in a dynamic R&D environment focused on translating scientific discovery into impactful, scalable solutions.</strong></p> <p style="text-align:left"> </p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></p> <p style="text-align:left">-Lead a biological research stream of innovative technology. Translating ideas into practical solutions.<br>-Design and run microbiology studies. Plan and execute biofilm, antimicrobial, and surface-related assays, including controls, method selection, and interpretation .<br>-Perform independently advanced wet-lab work. Culture microorganisms, prepare media, apply aseptic techniques and execute plating, CFU enumeration, OD measurements, and related microbiological methods.<br>-Develop and improve methods. Troubleshoot assays, refine protocols, and improve reproducibility, relevance, and scientific quality.<br>-Analyze results critically. Identify trends, question assumptions, spot inconsistencies, and translate findings into clear conclusions and next-step recommendations.<br>-Document work clearly. Maintain accurate lab records and prepare SOPs, reports, summaries, and presentations that support internal decision-making and knowledge transfer.<br>-Collaborate across functions. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support product development and industrial validation.</p> <p style="text-align:left"> </p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p> <p style="text-align:left">-Ph.D. in Microbiology is required with 5 years work experience<br>-Proven end-to-end research ownership. Demonstrated ability to take an idea from strategic concept to experimental plan throughout execution<br>-Practical microbiology lab experience, including bacterial culturing, plating, media preparation, and standard aseptic techniques; strong academic research experience will also be considered.<br>-Ability to work independently, manage multiple experiments in parallel, and drive research forward with high ownership.<br>-Independent and proactive. A self-starter with the confidence to challenge results, propose new directions, and drive projects forward.<br>-Thrives in environment of frequent communication with the team and interfaces.<br>-Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.</p> <p style="text-align:left"> </p> <p style="text-align:left"><strong>Location</strong>: Center, Israel.</p></div></div></div>