Barney Smith at CK Science is recruiting for a number of Chemists to join a company that provides analytical services to the Oil & Gas and Chemicals sector at their site in the North East
The job:
The company have openings for a number of chemists at different levels to work either on days or on shifts in analysing bitumen, oil and petrochemicals.
As a Chemist you will be required to collect samples from external sources which will involve climbing ladders and working in confined spaces. It is a high throughput environment with quick turnaround times and the analysis will involve GC, AA,IR, UV and Karl Fischer.
Qualifications and skills:
The successful applicant for these Chemist roles will receive full training but must have at the very minimum a basic level of understanding of chemistry and ideally commercial lab experience. The ideal candidates will be able to drive, be happy working unsociable hours and be able to work at heights and in confined spaces. They must be flexible in their approach to work and be happy to take on responsibility.
For more information or to apply for these Chemist roles please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23940 in all correspondence.
The blast furnace at Redcar’s former Corus plant commercial property was relit in a ceremony that brought cheers from the assembled workers. The area has been associated with steelmaking for over a century and a half, but it seemed it was the end of an era when the plant The opening was made possible by the acquisition of the Redcar industrial property by Thai company Sahaviriya Steel Industries, who will now run the plant under the name of SSI UK.
This has created 1,700 jobs, including those for many workers who had previously worked at the commercial property. It is expected that this will rise in order to meet the target of producing 3.6 million tonnes of steel for export to South East Asia by the end of the year.
Barney Smithat CK Science is currently recruiting for a Technical Specialist in analytical chemistry to join a company that provides analytical services for the oil, gas, environmental and petrochemical industries to be based in the North East of England.
Responsibilities:
As a Technical Specialist with extensive knowledge and experience in analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC-MS, ICP, AA, UV, IR and KF, you will provide technical support and troubleshooting in instrumentation installation, validation, method development and maintenance to laboratories UK wide. You will work with company Laboratory, Technical and QA Managers on instrumentation projects and provide technical support to other departments.
Qualifications and skills:
The successful candidate for this Technical Specialist role must be qualified to minimum HNC/HND in chemistry or related subject or possess equivalent commercial experience. It is essential that you have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record in method development, validation and instrumentation maintenance within analytical chemistry.
For more information or to apply for this Technical Specialist role please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23780 in all correspondence.
Heather Deagle is currently recruiting for a Microbiology Analyst to join a largepharmaceutical company to work on an initially temporary six month contract covering maternity leave.
Responsibilities:
As a Microbiology Analyst working to strict cGMP, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Performing and environmental monitoring of the clean room facilities on site
Sampling and analysis of the quality water systems
Ensuring that media and reagents are tested and approved within required timelines.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this Microbiology Analyst role will have a degree, HNC or similar in a microbiology or life science based subject with proven experience of ingram stain, biochemical identification, endotoxin testing and environmental monitoring.
How to apply:
For more information or to apply for this Microbiology Analyst role please contact Heather Deagle on 0191 384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23419 in all correspondence.
Barney Smith at CK Science presents this week’s Job of the Week, a Food Scientist position with a long established food manufacturer based in the North East, UK. To find out more, please watch Barney’s short video below and read the job description:
The role:
As Food Scientist, you will be actively involved in product development from concept generation to product launch and will be interfacing closely with functions at all stages of the process. This will include using your product development knowledge to develop formulae and processes to regulatory standards and food safety compliance, assist in troubleshooting, liaise with customers and clients and co-ordinate technical teams. You will also perform benchmarking studies, identify further business opportunities and add value to the business.
Skills, qualifications and experience:
To be considered for this Food Scientist position, you must be qualified to degree level in a food science based subject or possess equivalent industrial experience and have a proven track record working in NPD or food technology.
How to apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Food Scientist position, please contact Barney Smith at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23030 in all correspondence.
Barney Smith is currently recruiting for a NPD Food Scientist to join a long established food manufacturer based in the borders.
Responsibilities:
As a NPD Food Scientist you will be actively involved in product development from concept generation to product launch and will be interfacing closely with functions at all stages of the process. This will include using your product development knowledge to:
Develop formulae and processes to regulatory standards and food safety compliance
Assist in troubleshooting
Liaise with customers and clients and co-ordinate technical teams.
You will also perform benchmarking studies, identify further business opportunities and add value to the business.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this NPD Food Scientist role must be qualified to degree level in a food science based subject or possess equivalent industrial experience and have a proven track record working in NPD or food technology.
How to apply:
For more information or to apply for this NPD Food Scientist role please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email Bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23030 in all correspondence.
Our client is a market leader in x ray instrumentation. They require a Product Engineer to join their expanding team based in the North East of England.
Responsibilities:
As Product Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical service and support to new and existing clients. This will involve providing support in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and providing technical advice and expertise. You will work both on site and remotely responding to customer queries and complaints providing a full and comprehensive service.
Candidate requirements:
The ideal candidate for this Product Engineer role, must be qualified to minimum degree level in a relevant area of physics such as x ray or condensed matter or possess equivalent industrial experience. You must also possess excellent data analysis and programming skills, experience in handling commercial tenders and a proven track record in technical service and troubleshooting.
Apply now!
For more information or to apply for this Project Engineer job, please contact Barney Smith at CK Science 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH21951 in all correspondence.
Our client is an analytical laboratory based in the North East of England. They have a requirement for an Shift Chemist to join their busy analytical laboratory.
The company are a major player in their field and have a policy of promoting from within. They perform a large an unrivalled range of tests and will offer training and development in house.
As a Shift Chemist, you will be working on a shift rotation and will be required to analyse samples in the laboratory using wet chemistry techniques, GC, FTIR, UV and AA and collect samples and perform on site testing.
To be considered for this Shift Chemist position, you must be qualified to minimum HNC in chemistry or related subject or possess equivalent industrial experience. The work is challenging and you will be required to work in all weather at all times of day. However, the work is rewarding and it would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is flexible and adaptable in their working practice who continually wants to improve.
Apply Now
For more information or to apply for this Shift Chemist position, please contact Barney Smith at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference DH21405 in all correspondence.
Our client provides consultancy services to the electronics manufacturing industry. They require an Process Development Engineer to lead and motivate their team of consulting engineers and scientists in successfully undertaking projects from a wide variety of clients, in the areas of process development and device fabrication, both on site and at client premises.
To be considered for this Process Development Engineer, you must be qualified to minimum HNC/HND level in a materials science or electronic engineering related subject or possess equivalent industrial experience. You must also hold a proven track record in working in electronics or printed circuit boards, ideally within a supervisory role.
Apply Now
For more information or to apply for this Process Development Engineer position, please contact Barney Smith at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH21234 in all correspondence.
Our client is a food manufacturer based in the North East of England. They require a Technical Compliance Assistant to join their technical compliance team.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Compliance Manager, as Technical Compliance Assistant, your main responsibilities will include:
To ensure all manufactured products comply with regulatory, company and customer standards
To ensure relevant technical and regulatory information is sourced, collated and made available to relevant teams
To validate legal label information for all new products and approve packaging and artwork.
Person Specification:
You must be qualified to HNC/HND in a related subject or possess equivalent industrial experience. You must also have a proven track record in food labelling and packaging information.
Apply Now
For more information, or to apply for this Technical Compliance Assistant position, please contact Barney Smith at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference DH21175 in all correspondence.
