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Mechanical Engineer – Halifax

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Hannah Milward at CK Science is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading speciality chemical manufacturer in West Yorkshire on a temporary basis for an initial duration of 12 months.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this Mechanical Engineer role will include:

Maintaining up to date knowledge of regulatory and mechanical standards.
Maintaining up to date knowledge of industry best practice on mechanical integrity.
Setting of site mechanical standards.
Monitor, identify and rectify sources of downtime.
Set up and maintain computer and procedural maintenance systems.
Review of existing equipment versus current regulatory and site standards.
Carrying out of calculations to justify existing/new equipment design.
Company interface with regulators on mechanical integrity issues.
Initiate plant improvements.
Project management.
Specification of equipment.
Interface with production and technical personnel.
Develop industry contacts.

Qualifications:

As Mechanical Engineer, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Ideally a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Plant maintenance experience
Chemical manufacturing experience
Good communicator
Self starter
Flexible

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for the Mechanical Engineer position please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH26859 in all correspondence.

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Immunohistochemist /Histopathologist – Cambridgeshire

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Jason Johal at CK Science is currently recruiting for an Immunohistochemist /Histopathologist to join a global biopharmaceutical company focussed on research and development and the commercialization/manufacture of therapeutic and preventive medicines. Based in Cambridge this role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

As an Immunohistochemist /Histopathologist you will:

Be focussed on delivering key expertise in histopathology, immunohistochemistry, advanced microscopy and image analysis to support the build of early biological rationale for candidate therapeutic targets
Support early drug projects across all company therapeutic areas including Oncology, Respiratory, Neuroscience and Cardiovascular and Metabolic disease
Apply your established histopathology and immunohistochemistry skills and innovative approach in support of company early pre-clinical stage projects and development of next generation therapeutics Contribute to project delivery across the different company therapeutic areas by developing and running appropriate histopathology and immunohistochemistry based assays
Contribute to the implementation and biology validation of new project starts, using histopathology and immunohistochemistry assays to support the building of target rationale Coordinate, plan and deliver histopathology based activities to support efficient project progression
Investigate the effect of specific biologics using histopathology and immunohistochemistry assays to profile and understand target expression, efficacy and mechanism of action within normal and disease tissues from humans or relevant pre-clinical models
Plan, implement, validate, report and interpret histopathology and immunohistochemistry experiments to agreed timelines to understand disease /disease model processes and biologic mode of action

Qualifications

The successful Immunohistochemist /Histopathologist will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

Strong experience within a histopathology/immunohistochemistry laboratory, preferably within a pharmaceutical research environment (Experience from a clinical diagnostic or veterinary laboratory will also be considered)
A proven track record of delivering histological analysis to understand disease processes.
Experience using IHC automation and image scanning and image analysis
Technical Skills in:
Immunohistochemistry
In situ Hybridization
Image Analysis
Aperio or Definiens (or other system)
Microscopy Histopathology knowledge
Tissue morphology recognition
Tinctorial (special) staining techniques
Tissue dissection and processing

Benefits

If successful, you will be joining a company developing new therapeutic and preventive medicines that hold tremendous potential for patients around the globe in the areas of infectious disease, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease, and neuroscience. In return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

How to apply

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To apply for this Immunohistochemist /Histopathologist position contact Jason Johal via email: jjohal@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 01438 723 500. Please quote reference ST26954 in all correspondence. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Monday, May 20th, 2013

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Team Leader – Northern Ireland

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join an international pharmaceutical organisation based in Northern Ireland on a permanent basis

Responsibilities:

The post holder will perform analysis as required, supervise, delegate and review analytical activities of reporting staff and ensure that schedules are met and that the quality of work meets specified standards.

As a Team Leader you will:

Retain an up-to-date knowledge of analytical techniques and equipment
Assist with the identification of alternative test methods and/or equipment to improve efficiency and maximise throughput of testing in the laboratories
Ensure that tasks relating to quality standards and procedures such as GLP and cGMP are carried out in the specified manner
Ensure that Quality Management Documents (QIR, CAPA) are raised and closed out promptly
Ensure that all actions from internal and external audits are completed promptly
Investigate incidents of out of specification results and action appropriately

Qualifications:

The successful Team Leader will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences

Degree in Chemistry or a Life Science subject with a significant chemistry component or equivalent
Commercial GMP laboratory experience
Previous experience within a supervisory role, to include line management responsibility
Demonstrable broad understanding of analytical chemistry
Proven practical analytical chemistry laboratory skills

If successful you will be joining one of the leading international pharmaceutical organisations.

How to apply:

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To apply for this Team Leader position contact Naynesh Mistry via email: nmistry@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 0114 283 9956. Please quote reference SH26874 in all correspondence.

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Process Chemist – Durham

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Graeme Pallas at CK Science is recruiting for a Process Chemist to join a life sciences company at their site located in Durham. The role is initially a two year contract.

Responsibilities

As a Process Chemist your main responsibilities will include:

Develop existing chemical processes
Support conversion of scale up processes into commercially viable large scale operations
Investigate and resolve technical issues observed within the production process

Qualifications

As a Process Chemist you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Qualification in a science or engineering subject
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Familiar with cGMP/GLP requirements

Benefits

The successful Process Chemist will be joining a Biopharmaceutical company at their site located in Durham. The role is initially a two year contract. This role is suitable for an experienced Process Chemist that is looking to work for one the world’s leading life science organisations.

How to apply

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For more information or to apply for this Process Chemist vacancy please contact Graeme Pallas on 0191 384 8905 or email gpallas@ckscience.co.uk. Alternatively you can click on the link below. Please quote reference 26932 in all correspondence. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Pharmacologist – Hertfordshire

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Julie Marshall at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Pharmacologist to join a research group for a drug discover company based in Hertfordshire on a full time, temporary basis for 1 year.

Qualifications:

The successful Pharmacologist will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

Experience in performing a diverse set of drug screening and disease models, with a particular focus and experience in preclinical models of neurodegeneration.
Hands on technical experience of designing, validating and running behavioural and biochemical experimentation with a proven track record of achievement in evaluating the therapeutic utility of novel molecular entities.
PhD, MSc (or equivalent) in Pharmacology or related subject.
In Vivo skills and expertise.

Benefits:

If successful, you will be joining a global drug discovery company and in return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Pharmacologist position, please contact Julie Marshall via email: jmarshall@ckscience.co.uk or telephone 01438 723 500. Please quote reference ST26898 in all correspondence.

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Data & Document Reviewer – Northern Ireland

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Alex Tosney at CK Science is recruiting a Data & Document Reviewer to join an API manufacturer based in Northern Ireland, on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

As a Data & Document Reviewer, the main purpose of your role will be to be responsible for the checking and reviewing of analytical data and documents (SOPs, protocols, reports etc.) and to develop and implement efficient manual/electronic systems and procedures for the storage, searching, trending and retrieval of analytical data and documents.

Further responsibilities of this Data & Document Reviewer will include:

Prepare and review analytical documentation, such as protocols, reports, SOPs and AOIs.
Check and review analytical data to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and if relevant specific customer requirements.
To compile and deliver training packages in accurate, timely and right-first-time documentation.
To critically assess and propose improvements to working practices with respect to analytical data packages, document templates and electronic systems for the storage and retrieval of analytical data and documents.
To generate, monitor and facilitate the improvement of relevant KPIs e.g. % right first time documentation.
Ensure that unplanned deviations (UPDs) are kept to a minimum and that your line manager is notified as soon as UPDs are generated.
Ensure that any corrective or preventative action arising from UPDS is completed in full and within allocated timeframes.
Assist with the identification of alternative test methods and/or equipment to improve efficiency and maximise throughput of testing in the laboratories.

Qualifications

As a Data & Document Reviewer, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, in Mathematics and English Language
Degree qualification (or equivalent) in a Life Science related discipline and ideally degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an Analytical related discipline
Experienced in the preparation and review of analytical protocols, reports and data in a GMP/GLP environment.
Practical experience of a wide range of analytical techniques and associated commercial data capture systems.
Design and delivery of training packages in support of business improvement.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Quality focused and driven
Excellent organisational skills
Proven ability to organise and plan work both independently and in conjunction with team members

Benefits

As Data & Document Reviewer you will be working with an API manufacturer based in Northern Ireland.

The company offers an excellent benefits package
Full time, 12 month fixed term contract
Required ASAP

How to apply

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For more information or to apply for this Data & Document Reviewer position please contact Alex Tosney on 0114 283 9956 or email atosney@ckscience.co.uk Please quote reference SH26875 in all correspondence.

Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Quality Manager – central London

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Jason Johal at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a new technology and innovation centre based in central London.

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager will take day to day responsibility for ensuring company systems and procedures, including those covering laboratory, clinical and regulatory activities, are fit for purpose, consistent and meet external and internal requirements. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory, this role will coordinate the implementation of the company quality management system, provide internal training on quality procedures and monitor performance against agreed standards.

Manage the establishment of the company’s quality procedures to cover its business, laboratory (including interface with GLP and GMP), clinical (GCP) and regulatory activities, including a phased approach based on prioritisation of key initial activities
Work within a multi-disciplinary team and matrix environment to promote the awareness of quality requirements throughout the company and train staff in quality related activities
Coordinate the implementation of a fit for purpose company electronic QMS
Establish, implement and maintain processes, including document control and training, needed for successful performance of the QMS
Review the performance of the QMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness and propose improvements
Manage an internal audit programme and propose and implement corrective actions
Coordinate with purchasing and operational colleagues to establish quality requirements for external suppliers, including audit programme for external third parties
Ensure company inspection readiness and lead regulatory agency and client inspections
Provide compliance support to internal staff by providing advice and facilitate escalation of compliance issues through the appropriate route

Qualifications

The successful Quality Manager will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

Be educated to degree level in a scientific discipline (or equivalent)
Have experience in quality-related activities including the maintenance and monitoring of QMS, preferably including experience in a small / start-up organisation environment
Be familiar with global standards related to quality e.g. ISO 9001
Be Familiar with UK and EU regulatory environment for medicinal products, particularly the Good Clinical Practice requirements
Have experience working with GLP or GMP activities
Be pragmatic and practical, highly motivated and able to implement workable quality systems and solutions to enable the mission of the company to accelerate the development of cell based therapies in the UK

Benefits

If successful, you will be joining a group that is passionate about helping to develop a sustainable Cell Therapy Sector in the UK and who wants to play a pivotal role in delivering new therapies to the clinic. In return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

How to apply

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To apply for this position contact Jason Johal on 01438 723 500 or via email on jjohal@ckscience.co.uk Please quote reference ST26838 in all correspondence. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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R&D Director – London

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Julie Marshall at CK Science is currently recruiting for an R&D Director to join a Global Food and Beverage Organisation based in London. This is an 8 months contract on a full time basis.

Responsibilities

As an R&D Director you will be:

Ensuring a high level of internal and external awareness and understanding of the Consumer Healthcare through development and execution of comprehensive education, marketing and communication initiatives.
Implementing systems and processes to provide timely monitoring of key relationships and alliances in an effort to establish the company as the Partner of Choice in innovative technologies deals.
Developing and proactively leads internal and external processes, systems and programs to ensure that potential innovative technologies and ideas are solicited, captured, reviewed and acted upon.
Maintaining strong relationships with the network of key vendors, partners, and potential partners working with these groups to resolve conflict, addresses concerns, and facilitate the navigation of the companies system, processes, policy, procedures, departments and people.
Working closely with NPR to stimulate activity and aggressively screen innovative technology opportunities.
Working closely with BD on the various aspects of the in licensing process.

Qualifications

The successful R&D Director will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

A degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline
Extensive experience in the Beverages industry is essential
Demonstrated negotiation and project management skills
Demonstrated collaborative work style, team player and strategic relationship builder
Experience of developing contracts and negotiation and deal making particularly in an R&D setting
High level of knowledge of the product development cycle, including all aspects of R&D
Ability to develop robust education and training program

Benefits

As an R&D Director this is an excellent opportunity to join a Global Food and Beverage Organisation working on their Medical Device products, which in return offers a competitive salary.

How to Apply

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For more information or to apply for the role of R&D Director please contact Julie Marshall on 01438 723 500 or email jmarshall@ckscience.co.uk Please quote reference ST26781 in all correspondence.

Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Innovation Project Manager – Nottingham

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Victoria Walker is recruiting for an Innovation Project Manager to join a materials technology company near Nottingham, on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

As an Innovation Project Manager, the main purpose of your role will be to lead innovation projects that will develop and commercialise new technologies, in order to bring successful new products and services to market.

Further responsibilities of this Innovation Project Manager will include:

Working within a creative and commercially-focused environment
Develop and lead multi-disciplinary project teams
Utilising both internal and external resources
Delivering key strategic objectives of the business
Required to build relationships and work closely with other business departments, customers, suppliers, universities and research partners
Delivery of commercial goals as well as technical objectives

Qualifications:

As an Innovation Project Manager, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

First degree (or equivalent) or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline
Possess a proven track record in project management
An ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds
Excellent presentation skills that reflect your personal drive and passion
Industrial or research experience
Capable of identifying and developing new business opportunities
Strong leadership skills will be required to deliver projects to plan, and to help define and prioritise future development opportunities
Specific interest and/or expertise in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
New product development
Healthcare technologies and medical device design
Environmental technologies, clean energy and alternative fuel vehicles
Project management
Composite materials
Flow control and pneumatic components

Benefits:

The benefits of this role are:

This role will be part of the expanding European Innovation Team
A competitive package with excellent career development prospects and opportunities to travel within a dynamic global organisation is on offer
Travel will be required, approximately every two months or so, mostly to Europe.
This role is mostly office based but there may be some lab work required.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Innovation Project Manager position please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH26766 in all correspondence.

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