Work on a new £90m research laboratory at the University of Liverpool is now under way. The laboratory will accommodate 600 researchers.
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.
An innovation centre has been opened at Liverpool’s science park.
The innovation centre, called ic2 has been funded by both the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the European Objective One.
The innovation centre will provide facilities such as laboratory equipment, flexible tenancy agreements, specialist business support and high-speed broadband to the science companies in the area.
According Mark Hughes, the Executive Director of the NWDA, the scientific sector is a crucial player in driving the economy in the region.
“The launch of the second innovation centre at [Liverpool Science Park] will help to attract new science and knowledge-based companies to the city, as well as enabling existing companies to expand, creating new jobs and bringing in new investment,” he added.
Since it’s opening in 2006, the Liverpool’s science park has attracted 22 science companies to the area.
A biotechnology company is currently looking for an Automation Scientist to join their team based in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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.
Our client, a key player within the Chemical Sector, are currently looking for a Technical Manager to join their team based in the North-Mid Wales/North West of England area.Technical Manager will lead the technical department ensuring it effectively and efficiently meets the current and future needs of the business.
The roles and responsibilities of this Technical Manager position will include:
Leading and managing the Technical and Laboratory Functions.
Ensuring efficient management systems, working practices and reporting systems are in place.
To reorganise the department into a flexible, efficient resource that meets the varying technical needs of the business – today and tomorrow.
Clarify the roles and responsibilities within the Technical Department and introduce management by objectives, appraisals and similar techniques to monitor and manage performance and outputs.
Keep abreast of legislative and technology changes and manage the threats and / or opportunities they bring.
Establish first class housekeeping, health and safety, MSDS management and similar laboratory procedures.
The ideal candidate for this Technical Manager position will possess an HNC qualification in chemistry or degree in chemistry (or equivalent). Previous experience of working with formulations/ coatings/ paints in a laboratory environment is essential and the candidate will be expected to possess excellent communication, problem solving, leadership, planning and organisation skills and be a good team player. A knowledge of industrial and marine coatings is also desirable but is not essential. Candidates must be eligible to work in the EEA.
How to Apply
To hear more or to apply for this Technical Manager role, please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH19409 in all correspondence.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 working days of your application for this role, it means that on this occasion you have not been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment campaign.
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Work on a new £90m research laboratory at the University of Liverpool is now under way. The laboratory will accommodate 600 researchers.
