Laboratory Application Specialist Job Description

As Laboratory Application Specialist, you will investigate the cleaning efficacy of medical instrument cleaning chemistries in a laboratory environment and also the application of the medical instrument cleaning chemistries and instrument washer disinfectors.

Further responsibilities of this Laboratory Application Specialist position include:

• To evaluate instrument cleaning products in washer disinfectors as directed by line manager, this includes, inter alia, participation in project teams, conducting studies, completing project paperwork and organising distribution of validation / verification reports.
• To conduct instrument cleaning chemistry dosing analysis to support field applications across EMEA.
• To use and maintain associated laboratory analytical equipment.
• To use and maintain associated laboratory test and calibration equipment.
• To report, where required, on potential washer disinfector system upgrade requirements to ensure successful integration of instrument cleaning chemistries into a range of washer disinfector technologies.
• To maintain database and in-depth knowledge of all appropriate international standards, regulations and publications.
• To undertake international travel (10 – 20% of role) to attend company and group meetings, customer meetings, conferences & symposia.

Further information:

This position requires international travel, extensive use of phone, computers and equipment in office, laboratory and plant environment. Travel expenses will be covered by the client. 

As a Laboratory Application Specialist will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• A minimum qualification of a degree or equivalent in chemistry, but preferably a BSc.
• Research experience in cleaning chemistries and associated washer disinfectors is desirable.
• Must be familiar with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or have other relevant Quality System experience.
• Must be literate with Microsoft software including Excel & Outlook, knowledge of Micosoft Project would be an advantage.

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For more information or to apply, please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 2839956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23543 in all correspondence.

Lab 21 have announced that that a test of its MycAssay Aspergillus has been successful in detecting IA in a mixed population of 159 patients which had underlying haematological or critical illness.

IA is seen in patients who are immunocompromised which results in some organs being less well protected by the immune system, as the blood supply to them is not as rich. This is usually a hidden, silent disease and early detection could result in greatly improved patient outcomes.

Berwyn Clarke, CSO at Lab21 said: “The results of this evaluation confirm that our new CE-marked assay for the diagnosis of IA represents a first-in-class addition to fungal diagnostics enabling faster, more reliable and sensitive case detection. We are in the process of conducting additional studies to firmly establish its clinical utility in high-risk settings.”

This is great news as current tests often give false-positive or false-negative results. This new data will hopefully be introduced into routine fungal disease guidelines as soon as possible.

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Responsibilities:

Your main responsibility will be evaluating the cause of instrumentation equipment breakdowns within the laboratories. As part of the role you will either perform any necessary repairs on the equipment and/or coordinate with external service providers.

Person Specification:

You will have a HND (or equivalent) in a relevant Scientific, Mechanical or Electrical discipline. Previous experience with fault finding, calibrating or repairing laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, PCR, SDS-Page, ELISA is essential. Prior experience of fault finding of electro-mechanical systems to a component level would be advantageous howevernot essential. This is a temporary position for 6 months and is a great opportunity to join this research company based in the Cambridge with excellent commuting links to the North and London.

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For more information, or to apply for this Instrumentation Technician job, please contact Reena Dhana at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST20921 in all correspondence.

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Intertek have stated that the establishment of the laboratory came about in direct response to an increase in demand from customers in the region, including textile manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, for efficient, cost-effective quality and safety testing to enable them to meet increasingly stringent international standards and regulations.

The new laboratory provides innovative services, including fibre identification, feather and down testing, flammability, care label instruction, performance testing and eco-textile certification. In addition to testing services, Intertek’s Korea laboratory also offers consultation and training services.

It  is strategically positioned close to the manufacturing sites and customers’ buying offices – this will allow the company to respond to the ever-changing textile and apparel regulations, as well as global industry standards.

Calvin Yam, regional president of Asia Pacific at Intertek, said: “Intertek has been highly regarded as a testing and quality solutions partner across a variety of industries in Korea for more than 40 years. Intertek’s reputation for efficiency and rapid response has earned us the largest market share of textile testing in the world and we are excited to now offer this expertise to manufacturers, suppliers and exporters in Korea.”

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A spokeswoman from the University of Liverpool stated, The development will support research in three key areas in which Liverpool already has an international standing – infectious diseases, cancer, and digestive diseases.

“The facility will provide an inter-disciplinary research environment to enable scientists to contribute more effectively to the major health challenges of the 21st century.”

The research teams which will mobve into the new laboraotry currently work in the Duncan Building and the University Clinical Development Department – both parts of the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The first phase of the Unniversity of Liverpool development is planned to be finished by July 2011.

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The Purification Scientist will be responsible for the following:

• The technical transfer of downstream processes for microbial, mammalian and viral products.
• Reviewing technical development information and translates this information into a cGMP compliant manufacturing process
• Prepare manufacturing instructions and specifications
• Manufacture the products within the cGMP production facility to meet customer timelines
• Plan and organise downstream manufacturing campaigns for the team and lead continuous improvement projects as well as routine operations.

The ideal candidate for this Purification Scientist role will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific subject and have hands on downstream processing experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment for mammalian, microbial or viral technologies.

Experience working to GMP, supervising staff and with writing and reviewing SOP’s is also required. Experience in the technical transfer of products from development into a cGMP environment and with the execution of equipment qualification, cleaning validation and or sterilisation validation is also desirable.

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For more information or to apply for this Purification Scientist job, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20111 in all correspondences.

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As a Study Director you will oversee bioanalytical studies, ensure that the studies are carried out to the required standards and approve the study data. You will be the single point of study control and have overall responsibility for the scientific, technical and regulatory compliance of studies allocated to you, as well as for the interpretation, documentation and reporting of results.

As an experienced Study Director you will be familiar with conducting all work in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements governing the work in which they are involved, such as GLP and GCP.

The ideal candidate for this Study Director role will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, or above in a related discipline, with experience in small molecule bioanalysis by LC-MS/MS and will also ideally be working in, or have experience within, Contract Research or a related industry.

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For more information, or to apply for this Study Director role, please contact PhilIppa Robertson on 0114 283 9956 pr email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20087 in all correspondences.

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Lab 21

Speaking of the development, Graham Mullis, Chief Executive of Lab 21 stated, “The Chinese in-vitro diagnostic market has a value in the region of $1.5bn and is the world’s seventh largest, expanding at 15% annually.

“Ours is already the leading syphilis assay in a number of key blood screening markets and we are delighted to make it available in another key region.”

The company have indicated that this is a sign of things to come and they will be registering a number of its diagnostic and blood-banking products over the next 18 months in China.

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As an Automation Scientist, you will be working with scientists in Research and Development where you will help evaluate current laboratory practices and help devise methods of automating practical work so that they can be performed in a more streamlined and efficient.

Working as an Automation Scientist, you will help install, test and validate new laboratory automation to ensure that it is fit for purpose and will help support and modify existing laboratory automation to ensure that it operates to a high standard and evolves to meet the changing needs of scientists.

This Automation Scientist role will also require you to help train and advise users on the optimal use of laboratory automation. Communication and collaboration with others forms a major part of this role. As part of the Automation team you will work at the bench to test laboratory automation and validate that the automation performs to the required standard and delivers benefits to the scientists.

The ideal candidate for this Automation Scientist job will have a degree or HNC/D in Life Sciences, Computing or near equivalent. You will also need laboratory skills in microbiology, molecular biology or assay work to work with scientists performing diverse laboratory processes before and after automation.

This Automation Scientist also demands a candidate with experience in inautomated liquid handlers, plate readers, automation software and equipment (Tecan, PerkinElmer, Biotek, Genetix and Velocity 11). Familiarity with additional automation platforms is also a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading biotech company in the beautiful surroundings of Cambridgeshire, UK.

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For more information, or to apply for this Automation Scientist job now, please contact Julie Marshall at CK Science on 01438 723500 or email jmarshall@ckscience.co.uk.

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Our client, a rapidly expanding waste management organisation, is currently looking for a Laboratory Manger to oversee a small testing laboratory.

As Laboratory Manager, you will have responsibility for pre acceptance and acceptance of samples whilst maintaining all the appropriate records, carrying out analysis of samples using a variety of analytical techniques including, ICP, XRF, IC, bomb calorimetery, titrations, plus wet chemistry. Working as Laboratory Manage you will also have be responsible for another member of staff, and produce accurate reports to tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate for this Laboratory Manager job will be educated to BSc level or equivalent in a chemistry related subject. This Laboratory Manager role also requires a candidate with industrial experience of a fast moving analytical testing laboratory. Ideally you will have supervisory experience and be used to dealing with customers and clients.

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For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Manager job, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH19657 in all correspondence.

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Our client is currently seeking to recruit an Assay Scientist to work with them on a permanent basis at their site in Liverpool.

As Senior Assay Scientist, you will be involved developing and maintaining an extensive portfolio of bioanalytical assays across a range of therapeutic areas for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Reporting to the Laboratory Director, working as Senior Assay Scientist your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional, scientific and technical support to laboratory team.
• Liaising with the Laboratory Director, lead on identifying and developing new assays, products and services.
• Preparation of research and scientific documentation in support of assay development, system and service validations and process changes.
• Providing specialist and scientific knowledge and expertise to the clinical trials team in developing the company’s clinical trial capabilities and performance.
• Liaising with Laboratory Manager to ensure the effective management and delivery of clinical trials within the laboratory to specified commercial and contractual specifications.
• Ensuring effective management and operation of laboratory instrumentation, sample processing and reporting and all other general laboratory activities.
• Liaising with Quality Manager, ensure all laboratory staff and systems operate effectively within the Quality Management System.
• Liaising with the Data Manager, ensure the effective management, analysis, control and security of all data generated by or received by the laboratory.
• Contributing to the wider scientific and commercial development of the company through the Group Scientific Committee and specified project work.

The ideal candidate for this Senior Assay Scientist role will be educated to degree level or equivalent, or higher in a Pharmaceutical or Biomedical subject and have postgraduate bioanalytical and scientific laboratory experience. A strong track record in developing new bioanalytical assays (LCMS) from first principles to implementation is also required. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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For more information, or to apply for this Senior Assay Scientist role, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote refernce SH19195 in all correspondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

The aim of this Development Chemist role is to plan, manage and implement functional specific work associated with individual projects, solving technical and formulation changes and make recommendations within their skincare department.

The ideal candidate for this Development Chemist job will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific discipline and have direct functional experience in product development within personal care or cosmetics. Experience in medicated skincare, emulsion chemistry, surfactant chemistry and a knowledge of skin physiology is preferred. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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To hear more about this role or to apply, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 283 9956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH19443 in all correspondence.

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About CK Science

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

This Development Chemist role will involve being responsible for carrying out product development activities on projects in one or more platforms of the Aircare R&D Portfolio. You will actively contribute towards the development of consumer preferred products from concept to production and launch.

The ideal candidate for this Development Chemist role will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a scientific discipline and have experience within a product development role within an FMCG environment. Knowledge and experience of relevant Aircare technologies is an advantage but not essential.

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For more information, or to apply for this Development Chemist job, please contact Philippa Robertson at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH19445 in allcorrespondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

You will report to Laboratory Manager, based in the US and your responsibilities will include:

• Entering sample data from commercial registry programs and clinical trial programs in a specialised laboratory information system.
• Supervise analytical testing for clinical studies
• Monitor laboratory efficiencies and quality as they relate to sample receipt,
• Database entry and reagent inventory.

As Clinical Laboratory Supervisor will also be responsible for shipping samples for testing to sites in the US and other CRO sites. You may be required to travel to other sites mainly based in the US and Europe as required. This position will require contact with a variety of sites including hospitals, reference laboratories, doctor’s offices, doctors and nurses.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical company with excellent commuting links to the North and London.

The ideal candidate for this position will be educated to a Bachelor of Science degree level along with in-depth experience working in a clinical laboratory. Knowledge in laboratory regulatory standards, accessioning and immunoassay and ELISA testing as well as experience in supervising staff in a clinical setting.

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For more information, or to apply for this Clinical Laboratory Supervisor role, please contact Jason Johal on 01438 723500 or email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19398 in all correspondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

Our client is an environmental testing laboratory that provides analytical services for a range of clients who are based in the North East of England.

This company is currently looking for an analytical chemist to join their team to work mainly on GC but also in other analytical instrumentation as and when required. As a GC Analyst, you may also be required to provide support to other chemists within the team and provide general support around the laboratory.

The ideal candidate for this GC Analyst role must be qualified to a minimum HNC in chemistry or related scientific subject or possess equivalent industrial experience with some experience of working with GC.

If you would like to hear more about this GC Analyst role, please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH19335 in all correspondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

Reporting to the Laboratory Director, this Senior Assay Scientist job will involve developing and maintaining an extensive portfolio of bio-analytical assays across a range of therapeutic areas for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and healthcare sectors.

Further responsibilities of this Scientist role will include:

• Providing professional, scientific and technical support to laboratory team.
• Acting as the primary lead in developing an extensive portfolio of bioanalytical assays, mainly in small molecules, across a range of therapeutic areas for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for clinical trials and routine service testing to the healthcare sector.
• Preparation of research and scientific documentation in support of assay development, system and service validations and process changes.
• Providing specialist and scientific knowledge and expertise to the clinical trials team in developing the company’s clinical trial capabilities and performance.
• Liaising with Laboratory Manager to ensure the effective management and delivery of clinical trials within the laboratory to specified commercial and contractual specifications.
• Liaising with Quality Manager, ensure all laboratory staff and systems operate effectively within the Quality Management System.
• Liaising with the Data Manager, ensure the effective management, analysis, control and security of all data generated by or received by the laboratory.

The ideal candidate for this Senior Assay Scientist role will be educated to MSc, or equivalent, in the pharmaceutical, biomedical or life science sectors. Postgraduate bioanalytical and scientific laboratory experience is also desirable, preferably gained within a pharmaceutical, diagnostics or public sector laboratory environment. In addition, a strong track record of achievement in the development of new bioanalytical assays from first principles to implementation within a clinical trial or routine healthcare testing environment is also desirable.

If you would like to hear more about this Senior Assay Scientist job, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 2839956 or email. Please quote reference SH19195 in all correspondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team ofspecialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

Thirty new laboratories and offices for 300 research scientists are to be built in Norfolk with a £5m investment fund.

The fund of £5m has been provided by the following companies:

• Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will provide £500,000
• The East of England Development Agency £1.4m
• Greater Norwich Development Partnership £1m
• The University of East Anglia £500,000
• The remainder will come from other Norwich Research Park partners

The aim of the scheme is to attract new science companies to the area and is the first stage of a plan to create 5,000 jobs in research by 2021. The new development is on land donated by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) at Norwich Research Park. There will also be space for new start-ups and for existing firms to expand.

The science facilities are due to open in the summer and will be managed by a new joint venture company Colney Innovations Limited. David Parfrey, BBSRC Director of Finance and Director of Colney Innovations Limited, said: “Within one kilometre of this facility, there are no fewer than 2,700 research scientists focussed on health, food and environmental sciences – a unique resource in this country. By 2021, we plan to create the facilities for 5,000 new science-related jobs on Norwich Research Park which will make Norfolk one of the world’s largest single-site scientific research centres.”

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- Supporting the Orals Value Stream by writing and executing validation documents according to a Validation Master plan which aims to drive increased Quality, Compliance and Business Improvements.

- Maintaining the existing validation status via review and revalidation and be part of the team that delivers the Validation Master Plan

- Supporting the Process Support and the Business Improvement Teams team in prospective validation associated with projects,

- Responsibility for all areas of validation within at least one of the four Orals Value Steam production and be required.

- Acquire knowledge of the location and content of existing Validation documentation and through this be able to represent Validation in 3rd Party Audits as Value Steam Expert as either Lead or Support.

Educated to Degree level or equivalent, the successful candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, as well as strong planning and organisational ability. Working as a Validation Support Technician, you will also need to be able to work effectively both on your own initiative, as part of a team and be able to liaise at all levels of the organisation from technician to Operations Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Validation Support Technician to join a prestigious international pharmaceutical company and to make a difference to the health of millions of people worldwide.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting role, please contact Julie Marshall on 01438 723500 or email jmarshall@ckscience.co.uk. Alternatively, to apply, please click here.

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• Managing the laboratory
• Ensuring compliance
• Performing lab analysis
• Writing reports
• Scheduling work
• Training staff members

Working as a Laboratory Manager in the Pharmaceutical and Food industries, you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant and scientific subject and have in-depth knowledge of QC and lab techniques within a GMP environment, supporting the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

The successful candidate will also have managerial or supervisory experience. You may wish to meet our consultants and to hear more about our current vacancies. If so, please visit our Youtube Channel. If you believe you are the right person for the job, please contact Philippa Robertson 01246 580044 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Alternatively, to apply click here. CK Science is the second largest scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters and career consultants are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry.

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