Victoria Walker at CK Science is looking for a Technical Assessor to join a hazardous waste management company, to be based in South Wales or in Cheshire.
Responsibilities:
The main roles and responsibilities of this Technical Assessor position will be to maintain and develop delegated accounts, and to manage identified accounts and ensure a one-stop shop & easy to use service. You will technically assess waste enquiries generated by these accounts and will ensure compliance with current legislation, for all waste quotations. You will liaise with Operations, Technical & Compliance and Sales departments to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this Technical Assessor role will have a minimum of HNC or equivalent in chemistry. Experience in the hazardous waste industry is desirable. The ideal applicant will be a technically competent, committed, flexible and pragmatic team player with a professional approach.
For more information or to apply for this Technical Assessor role, please contact Victoria Waller on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24187 in all correspondence.
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GlaxoSmithKline and the University of Nottingham are to collaborate together to establish a new laboratory to accommodate the Centre of Excellence for sustainable chemistry and to construct an innovative carbon neutral sustainable chemistry laboratory.
The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry will be based on the University’s Jubilee Campus and its construction is being supported by a £12m grant from GSK
The focus on sustainability will be reflected in the building itself, which will incorporate the latest technologies to allow it to be carbon-neutral over its lifetime
Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GSK said: “The carbon neutral laboratory will help affirm the UK as a global hub for the future of the life-sciences industry
Jason at CK Science is currently recruiting exclusively for a Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry to join a Biopharmaceutical company based in London on a full time permanent basis.
This Biopharmaceutical company specialise in enabling technologies for the development of new therapeutics and a leader in the site-specific conjugation of polymers to proteins. Based in London this is a full time, permanent role. To find out more, please watch Jason’s short video below:
Head of Synthetic and Analytical Chemistry Job Description:
Leading a Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry team, we require someone with a strong commercial focus but also someone who is happy being “hands on” at the bench.
As the Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry you will:
Be an experienced laboratory scientist
Expected to ensure that the company and its collaborators have a supply of appropriate synthetic reagents using both in-house and outsourced production
Provide scientific leadership and creativity when initiating, designing, and executing projects to prepare new reagents
Ensure that suitable analytical support for the company’s activities is provided both in-house and externally using techniques such as mass spectroscopy, NMR and HPLC.
The successful Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:
PhD (or equivalent) in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Chemistry
Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical chemistry (industrial experience is essential)
Development experience from Proof of Concept through to Pre-Clinical Development
Comfortable working at the bench
Experience of managing a diverse team of laboratory staff
Experience of Project Manager including outsourced work
Experience in preparing reagents quickly (Contract Manufacturing experience would be an ideal)
An understanding Proteins/Bioconjugation would be advantageous
Familiarity with the design and derivatisation of biomedical polymers would be advantageous
Knowledge of Cytotoxins would be advantageous
If successful, as Head of Synthetic Organic and Analytical Chemistry, you will be joining an exciting company that is secure and is growing. In return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.
This role is exclusive with CK Science so to apply for this Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry position contact Jason Johal via email: jjohal@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0)1438 723 500. Please quote reference ST24178 in all correspondence.
Heather Deagle at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a large company at one of their sites in the Central Belt of Scotland.
The Job:
This Laboratory Technician job is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge as well as gain experience in the laboratory environment. This is a temporary role initially for 9-10 months and you will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine sampling and testing such as XRF to BS standards. The successful individual would have to work shifts and, if required, change shifts in order to provide cover.
Qualifications and skills:
The successful candidate for this Laboratory Technician role will have a good standard of written and numerical literacy with a minimum of 2 A Levels (including Chemistry) or similar. It would be desirable to have proven experience in sampling, physical testing, chemical analysis, calibration of laboratory equipment and general housekeeping of a laboratory.
For more information or to apply for this Laboratory Technician role, please contact Heather Deagle on 0191384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24127 in all correspondence.
Victoria Walker at CK Science is recruiting for a Shift Process Technician to join a manufacturer of various insulation products based in the East Midlands.
Responsibilities:
The main roles and responsibilities for this Shift Process Technician will be day to day running of various production lines. You will:
Ensure all operators are fully trained on how to run the lines and will be responsible for carrying out chemical trials on the production line.
See chemicals through to full scale production and will be responsible for carrying out trials on the production line.
Monitor the effect on the finished board including physical test results, fit for use, blisters etc. and will complete relevant paperwork as necessary.
As well as calibration of equipment, you will liaise with the production supervisors and team leaders where necessary to ensure that all areas are kept tidy and free from build up.
Assist the technical department in preparing samples as required.
Please note that this will be a shift role working days, afternoons and possibly nights on a rotational basis and therefore flexibility is a must.
Qualifications and skills:
In order to be considered for this Shift Process Technician role you will:
Ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry or a related subject such as polymer science, with A Level (or equivalent) Chemistry as a bare minimum.
If not, you will have gained industrial experience in a similar environment and will be familiar with activities such as maintaining and reducing wet density; maintaining and reducing levels of XXR and scrap; running correct line speeds; decreasing levels of downtime etc.
With excellent communication skills and good computer knowledge, you will possess an excellent attention to detail.
For more information or to apply for this Shift Process Technician role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 2839956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24046 in all correspondence.
Victoria Walker at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance and Development Shift Supervisor to join a specialty chemical manufacturer based in the West Midlands
The company:
The successful candidate for this QA & Development Shift Supervisor role will join a company who specialise in the manufacture of chemicals which have applications in a variety of markets, including electronics, automotive, flavours/ fragrances and more.
Responsibilities:
The main roles and responsibilities of this QA & Development Shift Supervisor will be to manage the provision of analysis of works products and day to day running of the laboratory. This is a key role in the site emergency procedure and responsible for ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance. You will also:
Supervise and co-ordinate work within the shift section.
Provision of certification for site products and the authorisation of certificates will be your responsibility, as well as development of methods and maintaining existing ones.
You will also be responsible for department safety standards, carrying out and maintaining department risk assessments and maintaining department instrumentation.
You will ensure that the QAD Shift Chemists are organized and will have customer contact regarding queries and complaints, certificates of analysis for site products and will deal with regulatory bodies amongst other external and internal contacts.
Qualifications and skills:
In order to be considered for this QA & Development Shift Supervisor role you will have a minimum qualification of a degree in chemistry (or equivalent) which is an essential requirement for this position.
With experience performing Wet Chemistry techniques as well as having earned Team Leader status (managing a small team)
You will be capable of making decisions out of office hours when necessary due to limited staff/ managers off site.
You will also have the ability to work on your own initiative in the absence of management and will have the confidence to communicate at all levels and to problem solve.
Excellent communication and management skills are required.
The successful candidate needs to be able to motivate and develop individuals to meet the shift requirements through clear communication and direction.
The incumbent needs to be able to react calmly to emergency situations and be capable of making decisions under pressure.
A sound technical knowledge is required along with an in-depth knowledge of process operations and practical problem solving skills.
Shift work experience along with IOSH or experience with laboratory health and safety is desirable as is knowledge of Site Products, Process Plants and Raw Materials.
Previous analytical experience involving phosphorus based chemicals would be a distinct advantage as well as use of wet chemistry (volumetric/ gravimetric) and instrumentation (titroprocessors, UV Visible spectrophotometer, atomic fluorescence, atomic absorbance, NMR, GC).
The Role:
Please note that this QA & Development Shift Supervisor role involves working 12 hour day and night shifts on a 5 shift rota which covers the site 24 hours per day, 365 days per annum. This also includes providing cover in the event of absence of other members of the team.
The selected candidate will be able to get to work in all weather as the site cannot operate without a QADSS. A reasonable degree of physical fitness is required in order to climb gantries etc.
For more information or to apply for this QA & Development Shift Supervisor role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24034 in all correspondence.
Hannah Milward at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Process Development Chemist to join a chemical manufacturer who specialise in the application of novel enzymatic systems and flow technologies join their team for the duration of 3 months with the view to go permanent. This role is based in the North West
Qualifications:
To be considered for this Process Development Chemist position you will have a good degree/PhD or equivalent in science, have sound knowledge of organic chemistry and be familiar with HPLC, GC and NMR techniques.
For more information or to apply for this Process Development Chemist role please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23939 in all correspondence.
Heather Deagle at CK Science is currently recruiting for several Analytical Chemist’s (more senior roles available too) to join a major biotechnology company at their site in the North East of England. These roles will be on a temporary contract for initially 6-12 months with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.
Skills required:
The ideal candidate for this Analytical Chemist role will have proven experience in working in an analytical laboratory type role involving method qualification or validation, release testing of drug substances or stability testing.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this Analytical Chemist role ideally will be qualified to Degree level or similar in a relevant scientific discipline and have some experience gained with in a GMP setting.
For more information or to apply for this Analytical Chemist role please contact Heather Deagle at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email hdeagle@cksicience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23844 in all correspondence.
Victoria Walker at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Technical Support Coordinator to join a waste management and used oil company based in South Yorkshire in their Waste Services team. To find out more, please watch Victoria’s short video below:
For more information or to apply for this Technical Support Coordinator role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23722 in all correspondence.
Victoria Walker at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Technical Support Coordinator to join a waste management and used oil company based in South Yorkshire in their Waste Services team.
Responsibilities:
The main roles and responsibilities of this Technical Support Coordinator position will be to ensure the smooth flow and processing of all information coming into and out of the sales department. This will include providing a regular point of telephone contact for the field sales force, clients and prospective clients, continually delivering high levels of customer service.
It will be your responsibility to identify, classify and label wastes and also dealing with requests for support and services from the field sales force. You will liaise and co-ordinate with the sales and operational functions on a daily basis which will include tracking orders and enquiries, arranging jobs (including sub-contracted works), checking availability of transport etc. Handling all incoming telephone calls from clients and potential clients, you will be expected to deal with technical queries and other administrative duties as required. You will also ensure that weekly and monthly reports are produced.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this Technical Support Coordinator role, as you will hold a minimum HNC qualification (ideally HND) or equivalent in Chemistry. This is imperative and is a legal requirement for the position. Experience within the waste industry is highly desired as knowledge of waste legislation, consignment notes, etc. is integral to the role. Significant experience within chemical manufacturing may also be considered. You will also possess good computer skills and will be able to work on your own initiative. A self-motivator, you will be confident in dealing with people with an excellent telephone manner and will also be able to work well in a team.
Please note that HNC/ HND level Chemistry or above is an essential requirement for this position.
For more information or to apply for this Technical Support Coordinator role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23722 in all correspondence.
