Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Senior R&D Scientist to join a leading manufacturer and supplier of clinical microbiology instrumentation in their product development team on a permanent basis in the North West
Job Summary:
This Senior R&D Scientist role will be to conduct research into and develop a wide range of new products for diagnostic microbiology with an emphasis on establishing novel molecular diagnostics.
Purpose/Objective:
As a Senior R&D Scientist you will carry out investigations related to both the improvement of existing products, and the improvement of manufacturing procedures and resolution of manufacturing problems, as well as working towards the achievement of recognition of significant new products through publication and presentation of external evaluations.
The primary focus of research will be the development of novel targets and probes for pathogenic micro-organisms with an emphasis on pathogens in human clinical disease.
The successful applicant will be expected to play a leading role in the development of a portfolio of molecular assays integrating a novel platform with forefront diagnostic assay.
Qualifications and skills required:
The ideal candidate for this Senior R&D Scientist role will have a knowledge of nucleic amplification and extraction techniques is essential, combined with experience in conventional microbiological diagnostic methods. Experience of primer design and bioinformatics software and databases would be advantageous
Ideally, candidates should have MSc or PhD in appropriate discipline or equivalent, as well as experience in commercial and/or academic research facilities, and be committed to continuous learning and professional development.
How to apply:
For more information or to apply for this Senior R&D Scientist role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 2839956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23878 in all correspondence.
Timeshighereducation.com has reported a 23% increase in the EU’s research budget, meaning that €1.6 billion is available for frontier research.
Overall funding for the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme has risen to €7 billion (£6.4 billion), the European Research Council (ERC) being the main benefactor, with the increase in their budget. Jerzy Langer, professor at the Polish Academy of Sciences, believes the UK are the main winners in investment, but praises politicians for listening to scientists and granting money without guaranteed returns.
Richard Jones, pro vice-chancellor of research and development at Sheffield University, believes this “is good news for us in an environment in which our own research councils’ funding is being squeezed.” Despite the funding having no real guarantees the ERC funding has traditionally led to good results; such as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2010, Konstantin Novoselov of the University of Manchester, being able to conduct his research thanks to an ERC grant. Around €80 billion in GDP growth and 450,000 jobs are expected to be created in the next 15 years thanks to the increased funds.
A £12 million grant is to be made to ten promising researchers who are expected to become prominent in the field of cancer. It is intended to assist with the researcher’s careers and possible breakthroughs they could make. Two leading university lecturers, four scientists and four junior research scientists will be the recipients of the grant.
Applicants are being taken, with the deadline at the end of July drawing closer. Dr David Scott, director of science funding at Cancer Research UK, believes the grants show his organisation “is serious about supporting new scientists at the start of their careers.”
A research team has discovered a new pharmaceutical on Easter Island which could be used to reverse the effects of aging, the Telegraph reports.
A chemical discovered in the soil of the island has been used to create Rapamycin which, when tested on children suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a disease which prematurely ages children, helped clear their cells of defects.
Researchers are already looking into the possibility of providing the drug to a wider market, after similarities between normal aging and HGPS were discovered. Dimitri Krainc, an author of the study into Rapamycin, believes a small dose of the drug can “extend the health and life span of our cells and organs”.
CK Science are currently helping the Chemicals Manufacturer, Reabrook to recruit for the following roles:
Technical Manager Job – (Aerosols, Chemicals) – East Midlands, UK
Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to supervise the Aerosols R&D Team.
This role, commutable from the North West and West Midlands, offers a competitive salary depending on experience and would suit any senior scientist or manager with aerosols experience.
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this Technical Manager will be to ensure the development, continual improvement, cost engineering, rationalisation and legislative compliance of the Aerosol range.
With applications in the industrial, cleaning, lubricants, paints, adhesives, insecticides and automotive sectors, this is a key role with responsibility for planning and implementing the aerosol development programme.
You will also be accountable for the provision of a critical interface with both internal and external customers on many aspects of product technical support from applications through to safety.
A significant aim of the Technical Manager is to strive for product excellence through constant product appraisal and utilisation of technical advancements to be able to offer customers new and innovative ways to meet applications.
The Technical Manager will be actively involved in the R&D of new and existing products to meet customer or industry requirements, which will include the engineering of products to ensure that they are competitive.
You will establish priorities and ensure the correct focus of available resources as well as ensuring the company remains abreast of advances in technology and any existing or proposed legislation.
You will manage, motivate, develop and train subordinates under your direct supervision and will analyse and evaluate competitor products to aid product development and sales support.
Providing report to internal departments and customers you will also deliver technical support to the factory in the manufacture and processing of newly developed products as well as for customers and sales personnel.
Out of hours support via a technical helpline is also required on a rotational basis.
Person Specification:
To be considered for this Technical Manager position you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry and will have considerable experience within the industrial chemicals aerosols industry. Having worked within R&D, you will currently be in a senior position or will be ready for your next step up having gained supervisory experience.
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For more information or to apply for this Technical Manager position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH21012 in all correspondence.
Aerosol Development Chemist Job – (Industrial) – East Midlands, UK
Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for an Aerosol Development Chemist to work within the Aerosols R&D Team.
This role, commutable from the North West and West Midlands, offers a competitive salary depending on experience and would suit any chemist with aerosols experience.
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this Aerosols Development Chemist will be to ensure the development and continual improvement of products within the aerosol range.
With applications in the industrial, cleaning, lubricants, paints, adhesives, insecticides and automotive sectors, this is a key role, involved with the aerosol development programme.
You will also be accountable for interfacing with both internal and external customers on many aspects of product technical support from applications through to safety.
The Aerosols Development Chemist will be actively involved in the R&D of new and existing products to meet customer or industry requirements, which will include the engineering of products to ensure that they are competitive.
You may be required to manage, motivate, develop and train subordinates under your direct supervision and will help analyse and evaluate competitor products to aid product development and sales support. Providing reports to internal departments and customers you will also deliver technical support to the factory in the manufacture and processing of newly developed products as well as for customers and sales personnel.
Out of hours support via a technical helpline is also required on a rotational basis.
Person Specification:
To be considered for this Aerosol Development Chemist position you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry and must have experience within the aerosols industry. Having worked within R&D, you will be ready for a new challenge developing aerosols and sprays.
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For more information or to apply for this Aerosol Development Chemist position, please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH21139 in all correspondence.
Development Chemist Job – East Midlands, UK
Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for an Development Chemist to work within their Industrial Cleaning Chemicals R&D Team.
This role, also commutable from the North West and West Midlands, offers a competitive salary depending on experience and would suit any chemist with industrial chemicals cleaning experience.
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this Development Chemist will be to ensure the development and continual improvement of products within the industrial cleaning chemicals range.
With applications in a variety of sectors, this is a key role, accountable for interfacing with both internal and external customers on many aspects of product technical support from applications through to safety.
The Development Chemist will be actively involved in the R&D of new and existing industrial cleaning chemicals to meet customer or industry requirements, which will include the engineering of products to ensure that they are competitive.
You may be required to manage, motivate, develop and train subordinates under your direct supervision and will help analyse and evaluate competitor products to aid product development and sale support.
You will also undergo training in other product departments so that your skills will be transferable across the whole R&D team.
Providing reports to internal departments and customers you will also deliver technical support to the factory in the manufacture and processing of newly developed products as well as for customers and sales personnel.
Out of hours support via a technical helpline is also required on a rotational basis.
Person Specification:
To be considered for this Development Chemist position you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry and must have experience within the industrial cleaning chemicals industry. Having worked within R&D, you will ideally have industry knowledge of compliance with legislation surrounding industrial cleaning chemicals.
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For more information, or to apply for this Development Chemist position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH21280 in all correspondence.
Our client, a chemicals manufacturer based in the East Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to supervise the Aerosols R&D Team.
This role, commutable from the North West and West Midlands, offers a competitive salary depending on experience and would suit any senior scientist or manager with aerosols experience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of this Technical Manager will be to ensure the development, continual improvement, cost engineering, rationalisation and legislative compliance of the Aerosol range.
With applications in the industrial, cleaning, lubricants, paints, adhesives, insecticides and automotive sectors, this is a key role with responsibilty for planning and implementing the aerosol development programme.
You will also be accountable for the provision of a critical interface with both internal and external customers on many aspects of product technical support from applications through to safety.
A significant aim of the Technical Manager is to strive for product excellence through constant product appraisal and utilisation of technical advancements to be able to offer customers new and innovative ways to meet applications.
The Technical Manager will be actively involved in the R&D of new and existing products to meet customer or industry requirements, which will include the engineering of products to ensure that they are competitive.
You will establish priorities and ensure the correct focus of available resources as well as ensuring the company remains abreast of advances in technology and any existing or proposed legislation.
You will manage, motivate, develop and train subordinates under your direct supervision and will analyse and evaluate competitor products to aid product development and sales support.
Providing report to internal departments and customers you will also deliver technical support to the factory in the manufacture and processing of newly developed products as well as for customers and sales personnel. Out of hours support via a technical helpline is also required on a rotational basis.
Person Specification:
To be considered for this Technical Manager position you will be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry and will have considerable experience within the industrial chemicals aerosols industry. Having worked within R&D, you will currently be in a senior position or will be ready for your next step up having gained supervisory experience.
Apply Now
For more information or to apply for this Technical Manager position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH21012 in all correspondence.
Our client, a manufacturer of materials and textiles for the flooring industry, is currently looking for a Project Leader to investigate their process and materials research at their site based in Yorkshire, UK.
Commutable from the North West of England as well as Yorkshire and possibly the East Midlands, this Project Leader role is available now and offers a competitive salary.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The main purpose of this Project Leader will be to introduce, develop and improve products and processes from a cost, performance, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability standpoint. This will be in order to benefit internal and external customers and to support the company’s mission to reduce their environmental impact.
The Project Leader will be responsible for the following:
Sourcing, evaluating and specifying raw materials (for precoating, backing and bonding processes) to meet cost, performance and sustainability targets;
Specifying optimal process settings to ensure highest product quality and performance;
Providing general production support and documentation for new products and processes;
Contributing to the development of processes and products to ensure the appropriate technical performance; providing specifications for the above;
Innovating in relation to materials, processes and products.
This role will be mainly based at the location indicated however you will be occasionally responsible for travelling to and overseeing Process and Materials Research at two other sites located overseas.
Person Specification:
To be considered for this Project Leader role you will have a degree or equivalent in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering.
Able to show your competency in a practical, hands on environment gained from industrial research & development (chemical manufacturing or materials science industry) you will ideally have experience of textiles and composite manufacturing as well as an interest in the environment.
Multidisciplinary project management experience would be advantageous. You will be committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality and will set high standards of performance. You will drive projects to get results, ensuring that key objectives are met.
Breaking away from tradition, you will come up with new and imaginative ideas as well as identifying fresh approaches.
An influential person, the Project Leader will demonstrate a detailed knowledge and expertise in relation to the job and will keep up to date in specialist areas.
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For more information, or to apply for this Project Leader position, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20876 in all correspondence.
The biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences, has taken the decision to close its research and development operations in Durham, North Carolina. The closure will lead to biotechnology job cuts.
The company plans to close its Durham operations by the end of the year. They plan to consolidate its research and development work on treatments for hepatitis B and C to its headquarters in Foster City, California.
The biopharmaceutical company employs around 4,000 people around the world and it’s annual revenues surpassed $7 billion. Their primary areas of research include HIV/AIDS, liver disease and serious cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
As reported by The Engineer, scientists in the UK are in the process of developing a new drug testing platform which promises to bring long-term benefits to the pharmaceutical industry.
The platform uses artificial bilayer lipid membranes to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs on ion channels. It is being developed by a team from Southampton University and Birkbeck College, University of London. It is hoped the new platform with provide a more efficient way of testing potential new drugs. The platform is being developed in the new Mountbatten Building at Southampton University.
According to Dr Maurits de Planque of Southampton University, ion channels play a pivotal role in a wide variety of physiological processes and diseases and are consequently of considerable interest to the pharmaceutical industry. It is for this reason that the Southampton group has teamed up with the Birkbeck group, led by Prof Bonnie Ann Wallace, who are experts in ion channel structure and function.
‘By putting the ion channel into an artificial membrane, we only have one type of channel, no living cells and a relatively inexpensive method for testing for several of these types of channels at once,’ said de Planque.
This project is expected to take just over three years to complete and it is hoped it will bring benefits to both the public and private sector industries, as well as spur on new research for the treatment of diseases such as chronic pain, epilepsy and certain types of heart disease.
