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Stomach cancer identified by breath test

Friday, March 8th, 2013

The BBC has reported that a new study has revealed that a quick and simple breath test can diagnose stomach cancer.

The research study findings showed that the test was 90% accurate at detecting and distinguishing cancers from other stomach complaints in 130 patients.

The team are now running a bigger study in more patients to validate their test.

The British Journal of Cancer says the test could revolutionise and speed up the way this cancer is diagnosed.

 

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CK Science Salary Survey 2013

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Your chance to complete the 2013 CK Science Salary Survey is almost over.

Science jobsThe science salary survey will be closing at the end of February so this is the last chance you will have to  take part. It takes only 5 minutes to complete, and your participation will help us understand what the 2012 science salary brackets were. The results of this survey will be published and will help you with your job and salary expectations for 2013.

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Metallurgist – West Midlands

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

Hannah Milward at CK Science is recruiting a Metallurgist at a leading materials testing organisation at their site in Dudley on a temporary basis for the duration of up to 4 months.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this Regulatory Coordinator position will include:

  • Managing the work of the Metallurgical Technician
  • Undertaking microstructural assessment according to standards
  • Liaising with customers regarding technical and status queries on routine metallographic examination
  • Performing contract reviews
  • Ensuring that LIMS worksheets and other records are filled out correctly and in accordance with internal procedures
  • Managing routine metallographic assessment to meet customer deadlines
  • Managing duties in accordance with procedures, quality system and health and safety system
  • Assisting the improvement in the organisation and efficiency of the workplace through implementing and maintaining 5S actions
  • Organising and undertaking site testing when required
  • General duties may involve assisting in areas of testing outside of their routine operation such as mechanical testing, heat treatment, corrosion testing
  • Conducting other duties as reasonably requested by the Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications:

As Metallurgist, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • Good general education including English and Maths with a Qualification in Metallurgy or Engineering Materials being advantageous.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Laboratory and Technical Activities is beneficial for this role.
  • A broad knowledge of metallurgy and engineering materials is essential for this role, as is an understanding of the principal metallurgical theories and principles.
  • Demonstrable experience in the preparation and microstructural examination of metals is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of relevant health and safety systems and environmental regulations as well as an understanding of relevant testing standards are beneficial for this role.Hannah Milward - Recruiter at CK Science

How to apply:

Apply online:

For more information or to apply for the Metallurgist position please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH26165 in all correspondence.

 

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Project to build ‘giant’ wind turbines will create 100’s of environmental jobs

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

AEnvironmental Jobss reported by the BBC, UK and Irish ministers will today sign an agreement that will mean the some of the world’s largest wind turbines built across the Irish midlands.

According to this proposed agreement hundreds of wind turbines will be erected across the boggy midlands of Ireland. The power generated would be transferred to the UK via undersea cables that would join the grid at two points in Wales. These turbines will be 180 meters tall and they will generate energy for millions of UK homes from 2017.

The developers of the project say that thousands of renewable energy jobs and environmental jobs will be created in Ireland and the economy as a whole will benefit.

 

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Our Latest Science Jobs in the UK and Europe – 21st January 2012

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Here is a list of our latest science jobs in the UK and Europe. Click on the links below to find out more and be the first to apply!:

Science jobs UKHomecounties:

Shift QC Analyst – Berkshire

Technical Support Chemist – Petrochemical – Berkshire

Senior Assay Development Scientist – Bedfordshire

Junior Qualified Person (QP) – Buckinghamshire

Production Technicians – Hertfordshire

Laboratory Technician – Hertfordshire

Senior Chemist – Polymer, Rubber, Essex

MScience jobs ukidlands:

QA Technician – East Midlands

Laboratory Technician – Nottingham

Environmental Scientist Team Leader-MCerts, Derbs

Administrative Assistant Regulatory – Nhants

London:

Research Associate – London

East Science jobs ukof England:

Sales Engineer – Instrumentation, East England 

Scotland:

Procurement Manager in Livingston

North East:

Analytical Chemists - North East

Polymer Scientist in Teesside

Wales:

Biocides Scientist-Powders & Chemicals, Flintshire

 

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Internal Sales Engineer – Hampshire

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Andrew Bolton at CK Science is recruiting for an Internal Sales Engineer to join a leading Instrumentation Organisation who provides equipment & systems to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, FMCG and related industries. You will be based from their site in Hampshire on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

As an Internal Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the field sales team including preparing & chasing quotations & offers, following up leads and issuing data as required
  • Providing support to customer teams on technical queries
  • Coordination of sales activity with other internal teams
  • Occasional requirement to attend client visits or trade shows

Qualifications

As an Internal Sales Engineer, you will have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

  • A qualification in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience in a Sales, Internal Sales / Sales Support or Technical Support function.
  • Experience in either an Instrumentation industry or Technology driven environment gained in a Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, FMCG or related industry.
  • A full driving licence.

Benefits

As an Internal Sales Engineer, you will be joining a Instrumentation company at an exciting time of growth across their organisation. This new & exciting role offers:

  • A salary of between £20,000 – £23,000 (Negotiable – depending on experience)
  • A bonus scheme
  • Excellent benefitsAndrew Bolton - Senior Scientific Recruitment Consultant

How to apply

Apply online now

For more information or to apply to the role of Internal Sales Engineer, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on 01438 723500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk (Quoting reference: ST25929).

Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Regional Quality Assurance Consultant – Berkshire

Monday, January 21st, 2013

Reena at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Regional Quality Assurance Consultant to join a Global Consumer Healthcare Organisation. Based in Berkshire, this role is a full time on a 12 month contract

Responsibilities

As a Regional Quality Assurance Consultant you will:

  • Providing QA governance and approval of key deliverables for regional validation.
  • Producing regulation and GxP assessments for the regional validation project.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement mitigation key risks and resolving issues where key decisions are actually required.
  • Driving regionalisation of business processes
  • Holding monthly regional governance board sessions with key leads.
  • Providing QA oversight and support for Change Management function

Qualifications

The successful Regional Quality Assurance Consultant will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

  • BSc or equivalent in a life Science subject
  • Proven experience of operating at senior leadership levels within a quality function 
  • Regional Quality Assurance background
  • Proven track record of driving continuous business improvement and change resulting in benefits being achieved
  • Evidence of working at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to mentor and provide guidance
  • Team management experience essential

 Benefits

As a Regional Quality Assurance Consultant this is an excellent opportunity to join a Global Consumer Healthcare Organisation, which in return offers a competitive salary.

Reena Dhana - Scientific Recruitment ConsultantHow to apply

Apply online now 

For more information or to apply for the role of Regional Quality Assurance Consultant please contact Reena Dhana on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk. Alternatively please click on the link below to apply online now.  Please quote reference ST25975 in all correspondence.

Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

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Senior Food Technologist – Yorkshire

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Naynesh Mistry at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Senior Food Technologist to join a leading Food company based in Yorkshire on a permanent basis.

Summary:

The Senior Food Technologist will provide technical leadership and/or support to multiple global and regional projects with a focus on new product development, product line extensions, product/process improvements, cost reduction, margin improvement, or other work as assigned.  Works in partnership with the other internal and external disciplines in the project team following the general principles of project management.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Food Technologist you will:

  • Develop products through full product development process from kitchen samples to commercially viable products in line with the brief to time, cost and quality requirements
  • Interface with customers, suppliers and co-packers, as required to meet department and Company objectives
  • Coordinates raw material sourcing, evaluation, improvement activities with suppliers
  • Directs the day to day work of one or more Technicians, as required
  • Aware of trends, ingredients and new product introductions sharing relevant information with the rest of the innovations team.
  • Provides project management leadership for complex work or problem

Qualifications:

The successful Senior Food Technologist will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

  • Degree or HND  in Food  Science or Food and Nutrition or equivalent
  • People management experience
  • Experience of food safety and/or HACCP would be desirable
  • Experience in food product development or food science related area.
  • Experience working in a fast paced New Product Development environment.
  • Private label experience useful.
  • Needs to have hands on experience in a development kitchen environment and worked with manufacturing processes.

How to apply:

To apply for this Senior Food Technologist position contact Naynesh Mistry via email: nmistry@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 0114 283 9956. Please quote reference SH26002 in all correspondence.

 

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XRF Spectrometrist Manager – Merseyside

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Victoria Walker at CK Science is recruiting for an XRF Spectrometrist Manager to join an analytical service provider to the metals and minerals industry, based in Merseyside on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

As an XRF Spectrometrist Manager the main purpose of your role will be to take a leading role in the day-to-day management of 3 modern spectrometers and a staff base of 12.

Further responsibilities of this XRF Spectrometrist Manager will include:

  • Supporting research and development projects in support of X-Ray services to the Group as a whole
  • Occasional travel to the Group’s overseas Laboratories on X-Ray related issues is a possibility.
  • Working with PANalytical Axios wavelength spectrometers
  • Calibration and internal standardization of equipment

Qualifications:

As an XRF Spectrometrist Manager, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • Accomplished X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometrist; A good understanding of wavelength & energy dispersive X-Ray practice and theory
  • Expertise related to the analysis of metals and minerals by wavelength & energy dispersive X-Ray techniques
  • Experience with PANalytical Axios wavelength spectrometers would be an advantage
  • A good understanding of fluxing and fused glass bead techniques
  • A good understanding of calibration and internal standardization principles
  • A good understanding of instrument performance monitoring and QC control
  • Be capable of demonstrating a proven track record in X-Ray spectrometry
  • Be familiar with the requirements of ISO 17025:2005 accreditation systems
  • Good interpersonal and management skills

Benefits:

As XRF Spectrometrist Manager you will be working with an analytical service provider to the metals and minerals industry, based in Merseyside.

  • Above all, substantial experience with XRF is the main requirement for this role.
  • Managerial experience is desired but is not essential, providing solid experience with XRF is apparent
  • Salary will be considered subject to X-Ray knowledge, practical expertise, and laboratory management capabilities. 
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance.Victoria Walker - Scientific Recruitment Consultant

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this XRF Spectrometrist Manager position please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please include a brief covering letter detailing your experience with XRF.  Please quote reference SH25925 in all correspondence.

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Sales Manager – UK / Germany

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Andrew Bolton at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Sales Manager to join a world leading Chemical Manufacturer specialising in products for the Fine Chemical, Pharmaceutical & related industries at  their sites in either the UK or Germany.

Responsibilities:

As a Sales Manager, you will be part of a European Sales Team responsible for:

  • Technical sales of the organisations range of chemical & related technology products.
  • Identifying new customers and markets and carrying out business development.
  • Key account management of an established customer base.
  • Working closely with customer’s technical, purchasing and manufacturing teams to identify products to suit their requirements & offering problem solving

Qualifications and skills:

As a Sales Manager, you will have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

  • A qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent industrial experience (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience in a Sales Manager or related Commercial function gained within a Chemical
  • Manufacturing, Technology Organisation, Pharmaceutical or relevant industry.
  • Fluent written and verbal English.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

  • Additional language skills including German, Italian or other European languages.
  • Experience specifically in the Fine Chemical industry.

Benefits:

As a Sales Manager, you will be joining an industry leading Chemical Manufacturer who in return offer a salary of between £40,000 – £50,000, coupled with excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, company car, mobile, laptop and pension.

Andrew Bolton - Chemical Recruitment

Please contact Andrew for more details.

How to apply:

Apply online:

For more information or to apply to the role of Sales Manager, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on 01438 723500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.   Please quote reference ST25875 in all correspondence.

 

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