The pollution-hunting fish is 1.5 metres long and cost £20,000 for the scientists to develop. It is fitted with sensors which pick up pollutants leaking from ships or undersea pipelines. In fact, the fish reduced the time it takes to detect pollutants from weeks to seconds. The fish can communicate with each other, avoid obstacles, map their journey and transmit their data back to shore. Currently undertaking first trials in northern Spain, modifications will then be made to improve the large yellow fish.

Speaking of the pollution detecting project, Luke Speller, Senior Scientist as the research division of technology consultancy, the BMT Group stated, “The idea is that we want to have real-time monitoring of pollution, so that if someone is dumping chemicals or something is leaking, we can get to it straight away, find out what is causing the problem and put a stop to it.”

The project has part-funded by the EU and used expertise from scientists from the University of Essex and the University of Strathclyde. Further input came from the technology consultancy, the BMT Group and from the Tyndall National Institute and Thales Safare, which is a unit of Europe’s largest defence electronics group.

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Product Compliance Head Job Description

As Product Compliance Head, you will manage the compliance across the 3 production units, ensuring that all aspects of the handling, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products comply with the requirements of the Quality Manual and Policies and meet all relevant cGMP regulatory and legislative requirements

The purpose of this Product Compliance Head position is to provide technical leadership for the site in all product quality compliance related matters and ensure operational business comply with cGMP legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities of this Product Compliance Head job will include:

• Ensure that all aspects of the handling, manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products at the site comply with the requirements of the Pharma Corporate Quality Manual and Policies and meet all relevant cGMP regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Ensure that the local Quality System and Standard Operating Procedures are in place and that compliance with cGMP
• Ensure that a high quality of products is achieved through qualification and validation based upon quality risk analysis.
• Ensure that the QA department maintains an innovative approach based on improvement, implementation of best practice.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to the people within the QA Compliance area and ensure that they are qualified, achieve a high level of competence, are motivated and carry out their duties in a safe manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of local and international regulatory and legislative requirements and trends to ensure that expert advice and appropriate technical support on product quality related matters is provided to the whole site.
• Ensure that all components, drug product containers, closures, in process materials, packaging material, labelling and drug products are released in accordance with the registered specifications.
• Manage complaints, recalls, counterfeits and product tampering according to the company Corporate Quality Manual.

To be considered for this Product Compliance Head position, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree in Sciences or equivalent
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control and/or in manufacturing environment within the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience in API manufacture and ICH guidelines are preferred, however experience within secondary pharmaceutical manufacture will also be considered if you show the technical and managerial skills required for this role.
• Sound knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and be familiar with international guidelines, including FDA and MHRA.

Please contact Naynesh for more details.

How to apply:

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For more information regarding this Product Compliance Head position, please contact Naynesh Mistry at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24328 in all correspondence.

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Opened in 1997, there are 30 technology and science-based companies based at the science park, which employs 300 people. However, the science park is now full to capacity and as Simon Geraghty, Deputy Leader of the County Council explains, the investment “…is a big step forward and really significant piece of funding that will allow the science park and grow and take on more jobs.”

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Responsibilities:

As a Polymer Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Running research & development studies for the organisation’s ranges of adhesives, resins, paints, rubbers, coatings and other polymer materials.
• Carrying out application testing, coupled with mechanical & physical testing.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams during scale-up & pilot plant trials.
• Liaising with customer teams throughout the projects.

Qualifications and skills:

The successful applicant for this polymer chemist role will have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

• A qualification in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in the development of polymer based materials.
• Experience working / liaising with customer teams would be advantageous but it is not essential.

Benefits:

As a Polymer Chemist, you will be joining a Chemical Manufacturer who offers innovative polymer material solutions to the Transport, Medical, Industrial and other industries. In return they offer the opportunity to work in a supportive and family feel working environment, coupled with an attractive salary & excellent benefits.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Polymer Chemist please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 743 047 or email abolton@ckclinical.co.uk.  Please quote reference ST24262 in all correspondence.

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Food Scientific Advisor Job Description:

As Food Scientific Advisor, you will be responsible for leading scientific work to support a Food-borne Disease Strategy, in particular Campylobacter and VTEC.  This will involve taking a lead role in reducing Campylobacter in chicken and helping to develop future priorities and work programmes.  In addition, you will provide scientific advice on food-borne disease to colleagues, funding bodies, members of the public and stakeholders.

Graeme is keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have strong communication skills
• Are capable of delivering results in the face of significant obstacles
• Be educated to PhD level in microbiology, biological science or related fields/or will have equivalent commercial experience

Please contact Graeme for more details.

How to apply:

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For more information regarding this Food Scientific Advisor position, please contact Graeme Pallas at CK Science on +44 (0)191 394 8905 or email gpallas@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24320 in all correspondence.

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Cellzome is the leader in the development and advancement of proteomics technologies. It currently has labs in Cambridge in the UK and Heidelberg in Germany. GSK currently own 19.98 % equity in the company but they will now assume full control of Cellzome. It will become part of GSK’s R&D organisation.

John Baldoni, senior vice-president of Platform & Technology Science at Glaxo, said: “The acquisition of Cellzome adds significantly to our scientific capabilities and capacity to characterise drug targets, and provides the opportunity to further enhance Glaxo’s ability to bring medicines to patients in a more effective manner.”

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Responsibilities:

The main roles and responsibilities of this Technical Assessor position will be to maintain and develop delegated accounts, and to manage identified accounts and ensure a one-stop shop & easy to use service. You will technically assess waste enquiries generated by these accounts and will ensure compliance with current legislation, for all waste quotations. You will liaise with Operations, Technical & Compliance and Sales departments to ensure complete customer satisfaction. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Technical Assessor role will have a minimum of HNC or equivalent in chemistry. Experience in the hazardous waste industry is desirable. The ideal applicant will be a technically competent, committed, flexible and pragmatic team player with a professional approach. 

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Technical Assessor role, please contact Victoria Waller on 0114 283 9956 or email  vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24187 in all correspondence.

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Since 1960, about 5,000 hi-tech companies have been founded in the area, of which 1,400 remain in business, employing about 40,000 people.

Increasingly big companies are even staying in Cambridge after acquisition by overseas companies such as Broadcom, HP, Medimmune and Takeda, while others, like Amgen, Microsoft and Toshiba, have chosen to locate and maintain research labs and development teams there to be close to these people.

A new book “The Cambridge Phenomenon” is published this week, that  tracks and seeks to explain the area’s success. This book is written by By Charles Cotton and Kate Kirk

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Process Development Scientist Job Description:

As Process Development Scientist, you will work within a small group of scientists on lab scale process optimisation activities for the downstream processing area in support of the biotechnology product pipeline. The role will be both office and lab based and will require the successful applicant to contribute to the success of the group through design, execution and analyses of experimental activities.

The key responsibilities of this Process Development Scientist position will include:

• Delivering key development goals through hands-on experimentation and demonstration at lab scale.

• Designing and analysing experimental regimes using sound statistical techniques.

• Regularly communicating plans and status to key stake-holders and working flexibly to overcome issues and barriers encountered.

• Delivering high quality technical reports to support proposed process improvements.

• Responsible for ensuring that safe systems of work are in place and adhered to for process development activities.

• Developing close alignment to supporting functions, including Manufacturing Operations, Project/Process Engineering and Quality Control Labs to ensure that process improvements can effectively be delivered at manufacturing scale.

As Process Development Scientist you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Ability to interact with scientists, technicians, engineering, analytical support and other operations support personnel.

• Experience in the operation of lab or pilot scale chromatography and tangential flow filtration equipment, specifically GE Akta systems and Sartorius or Millipore TFF packages.

• Possess a working knowledge of analytical techniques required for protein purity assessment, including HPLC and ELISA methods.

• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships at all levels in the organisation.

• Ability to operate in a cGMP environment and produce technical documentation to high standards.

• Degree or equivalent in scientific or engineering discipline, preferably with a biotechnology focus

• Experience in the use of statistical software to design experimental approaches and analyse the data generated

How to apply:

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For more information regarding this Process Development Scientist position, please contact Hannah Milward at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24233 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

As a Business Manager you will manage the healthcare section of the company.  You will be responsible for:

• Developing market strategy
• Setting sales targets and goals
• Sourcing and managing distributors and suppliers
• Providing high levels of customer service
• Responsible for growing the business and increasing turnover and profitability. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Business Manager role must be qualified to degree level in a scientific based subject or possess equivalent experience and a proven track record in sales and manufacturing, ideally within pharmaceuticals, medical devices or cleanroom supplies. 

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Business Manager role please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24239 in all correspondence.

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Experience required:

As DMPK Scientist you will require experience in the following:

• Competency in conducting in vitro DMPK assays such as intrinsic clearance (microsomes and/or hepatocytes) and/or plasma protein binding.
• An understanding of basic LC-MS/MS principles and preparing samples for LC-MS/MS analysis
• Routine LC-MS/MS troubleshooting and maintenance

Qualifications and skills:

The successful DMPK Scientist will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific capacity
• Some knowledge and experience of working within a DMPK department
• LC/MS/MS experience with Waters Triple Quad instruments is desired
• Competency with Excel

Benefits:

If successful for this DMPK Scientist job, you will be joining a global Drug Discovery company and in return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

How to apply:

Apply online:

For more information or to apply for this DMPK Scientist position, please contact Julie Marshall via email: jmarshall@ckscience.co.uk or telephone: 01438 723 500.  Please quote reference ST24197 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of this Team Leader role will include:

• To provide the supervised running of the haematology section.
• To use established methods to analyse samples by automated and manual techniques.
• To perform differential cell counts and assess cell morphology by microscopy.
• To evaluate methods, reagents and equipment for use in the haematology section.
• To assist in the preparation for cytological examination of body fluids and aspirates.
• To participate in and monitor performance in external and internal quality assurance schemes.
• To maintain reagent and consumable stocks and their correct storage.
• To maintain the standard operating procedure manual for haematology.
• To participate in the training of junior and other members of staff in haematological techniques.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Team Leader role must have a degree or HNC in appropriate subject and Membership of professional organisation. It is essential that the post holder must have a sound working knowledge of haematology with practical laboratory skills and the ability to organise work schedules and analytical methods.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Team Leader role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk Please quote reference SH24083 in all correspondence.

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Norwich Research Park currently specialises in biotechnology and biological research and encompasses the John Innes Centre, the Institute of Food Research and the University of East Anglia among others. Therefore they are looking to expand to the north and south of its current site in the west of the city.

The proposals could create 5,000 jobs in the next 10 to 15 years and make the already world-renowned science park a magnet for established, start-up and spin-off research companies.

The park’s project manager, Nick Goodwin, said the growth would enable it to “stand on the world stage”. The planning application for the work is due to be submitted in June.

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The Job:

This Laboratory Technician job is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge as well as gain experience in the laboratory environment.  This is a temporary role initially for 9-10 months and you will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine sampling and testing such as XRF to BS standards.  The successful individual would have to work shifts and, if required, change shifts in order to provide cover.

Qualifications and skills:

The successful candidate for this Laboratory Technician role will have a good standard of written and numerical literacy with a minimum of 2 A Levels (including Chemistry) or similar. It would be desirable to have proven experience in sampling, physical testing, chemical analysis, calibration of laboratory equipment and general housekeeping of a laboratory. 

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Laboratory Technician role, please contact Heather Deagle on 0191384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24127 in all correspondence.

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This site acts as the headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A new plant is planned to be built next to the existing facility, with construction work expected to start in 2013, with the plant up and running in 2014. About 30 new jobs will be created on top of the 500 already employed in Scotland.

The investment will help it expand and keep up with the rising demand for its cell culture products used in the research and production of new drugs.

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Responsibilities:

As the Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry you will lead a Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry team. Therefore we require someone with a strong commercial focus but also someone who is happy being “hands on” at the bench. 

As the Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry you will:

• Be an experienced laboratory scientist
• Expected to ensure that the company and its collaborators have a supply of appropriate synthetic reagents using both in-house and outsourced production
• Provide scientific leadership and creativity when initiating, designing, and executing projects to prepare new reagents
• Ensure that suitable analytical support for the company’s activities is provided both in-house and externally using techniques such as mass spectroscopy, NMR and HPLC.

Qualifications and skills:

The successful Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry will have the following qualifications, skills & experiences:

• PhD (or equivalent) in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Chemistry
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical chemistry (industrial experience is essential)
• Development experience from Proof of Concept through to Pre-Clinical Development
• Comfortable working at the bench
• Experience of managing a diverse team of laboratory staff
• Experience of Project Manager including outsourced work
• Experience in preparing reagents quickly (Contract Manufacturing experience would  be an ideal)
• An understanding Proteins/Bioconjugation would be advantageous
• Familiarity with the design and derivatisation of biomedical polymers would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Cytotoxins would be advantageous

If successful, you will be joining an exciting company that is secure and is growing.  In return there is an attractive salary, coupled with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

How to apply:

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This Head of Synthetic & Analytical Chemistry role is exclusive with CK Science so to  apply or find out more information please contact Jason Johal via email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk  or telephone: 01438 723 500. Please quote reference ST24178 in all correspondence.

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Job purpose:

The purpose of this Quality Assurance Support Engineer role is to provide quality engineering and process excellence support in a defined business unit / value stream environment for in-process, finished product, first articles & new product introduction.

Responsibilities:

• Actively support all Compliance Initiatives with the value stream and plant
• Actively support all defined value stream and plant goals and objectives.
• Identify projects to resolve scrap, reprocessing and special causes that have a negative impact on value stream and plant goals and objectives.
• Compile quality process specifications for new/transferred products/processes
• Be responsible for the introduction and correct use of statistical QA methods into the production environment, and provide technical resource for production team on relevant IQ/OQ/PQ protocol issues.
• Produce and maintain appropriate and comprehensive quality process specifications as required during the development and implementation of new products. Quality process specifications to be compiled for on site production and purchased for resale goods (Goods In Check procedures)
• Reviews product designs, test protocols and co-develop critical characteristics/tolerances for initial testing and validations and subsequent routine manufacturing controls.
• Assist and where appropriate lead in the compilation and execution of validation protocols for new product/processes and software. Ensure correct implementation as per standard validation procedures. Re-validate as required due to engineering change, deviation analysis or upgrade in systems and materiel. Manage QA related change control for specific projects as directed
• Participates in process evaluations (e.g. FMEAs).
• Devises and implements methods and procedure for inspecting, testing and evaluating plans for subsequent routine production.
• Support quality system activities within manufacturing cells such as Internal Audits, complaint investigations, close call and corrective action investigations.
• Perform/document dimensional/visual inspections and non conformance and deviations as required
• Manage a variable workload to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate for this Quality Assurance Support Engineer role will have the following competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Pro-active approach to work
• High standards
• Flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Team player
• High level of numeracy
• Highly computer literate
• Planner & organiser
• Active listener
• Technical report writing

Qualifications and experience:

The successful candidate for this Quality Assurance Support Engineer role will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent in quality / manufacturing / engineering and/or experience in quality assurance/engineering
• Proven track record in compliance & continuous improvement projects
• Basic PC skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Familiarity in areas of various Inspection techniques.
• Process excellence green belt/black belt
• Working knowledge of quality systems (FDA/ISO) within a regulated environment.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Quality Assurance Support Engineer role please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 283 9956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23883 in all correspondence.

Responsibilities:

The main roles and responsibilities for this Shift Process Technician will be day to day running of various production lines. You will:

• Ensure all operators are fully trained on how to run the lines and will be responsible for carrying out chemical trials on the production line.
• See chemicals through to full scale production and will be responsible for carrying out trials on the production line.
• Monitor the effect on the finished board including physical test results, fit for use, blisters etc. and will complete relevant paperwork as necessary.
• As well as calibration of equipment, you will liaise with the production supervisors and team leaders where necessary to ensure that all areas are kept tidy and free from build up. 
• Assist the technical department in preparing samples as required.

Please note that this will be a shift role working days, afternoons and possibly nights on a rotational basis and therefore flexibility is a must.

Qualifications and skills:

In order to be considered for this Shift Process Technician role you will:

• Ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry or a related subject such as polymer science, with A Level (or equivalent) Chemistry as a bare minimum.
• If not, you will have gained industrial experience in a similar environment and will be familiar with activities such as maintaining and reducing wet density; maintaining and reducing levels of XXR and scrap; running correct line speeds; decreasing levels of downtime etc.
• With excellent communication skills and good computer knowledge, you will possess an excellent attention to detail.

How to apply:

Apply online now

For more information or to apply for this Shift Process Technician role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 2839956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24046 in all correspondence.

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South of the UK

Semi Solid Analytical Development Chemist – Herts

Support Analyst – Sussex

Compliance Administrator – Cambs

Compliance Systems Coordinator- West Sussex

Assay Development Scientist – Wiltshire

Pharmacologist – Hertfordshire

Analytical Chemist – ICP, Petrochemical, Hampshire

Production Technician – Part Time – Herts

Process Chemist – Pharmaceutical - West Sussex

Biochemist – Hertfordshire

Formulation Support Technician – Hertfordshire

Northern Ireland

Formulation Development Scientist

North East

Quality Technician

Microbiologist

Midlands

Sales Manager – Analytical & Testing Services, UK

Medical Device Production Engineer

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The Engineer

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.

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Previously, when diagnosing depression, doctors have had to rely on the patients accurate reporting of their symptoms, and their own ability to interpret those symptoms. This is particularly challenging in teenagers, whose emotions are typically very up and down at this time in their lives.

Now, scientists at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have developed the first blood test to diagnose depression and anxiety disorders. It measures a set of genetic markers which have been previously developed to diagnose depression in teenagers. The blood test can also distinguish between the different types of depression. For example it can tell the difference between a patient with major depression and a patient with depression combined with an anxiety disorder.

The study involved 28 adolescent participants between the ages of 15 and 19 – 14 of who those had major depression (they had not been clinically treated) and 14 were healthy individuals. Each of the participants were tested for 26 genetic blood markers which had been identified in previous research.  The scientists found that 18 of the 26 markers could identify those participants who had major depression and those who had both depression and an anxiety disorder.

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The technique “fracking” involves pumping water and chemicals into shale rock at high pressure to extract gas. The government sees shale gas as a valuable energy resource for the future.

Last year the company Cuadrillla had to stop fracking at its site the Bowland Basin in Lancashire as it was thought that it had caused seismic events in the area. The process was to be reviewed by the DECC, however the DECC expert review published yesterday concludes that it is safe to resume hydraulic fracturing provided that the recommended operating procedures are followed.

Cuadrilla’s Chief Executive Mark Miller said: We are pleased that the experts have come to a clear conclusion that it is safe to allow us to resume hydraulic fracturing, following the procedures outlined in the review.

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Responsibilities:

This Quality Engineer role involves developing positive relationships and working closely with operations to ensure that products and processes meet quality expectations. It will also involve:

• Performing and developing validations in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with failure investigations following customer complaints and internal process/product failures to ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented. 
• Assisting with internal and external audits where necessary.

Qualifications and skills:

The successful candidate for this Quality Engineer job will have a degree or similar in a Scientific or Engineering based subject with proven industrial experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or Engineering Industry with a strong working knowledge of cGMP and ISO 9001. The ideal candidate will also have;

• An understanding of manufacturing processes including those involving plastics or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• excellent writing and communication skills with knowledge of validation processes
• A background in statistics and quality engineering techniques (e.g Design of Experiments (DOE), Process Capability (Cpk/Ppk), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)).

How to apply:

Apply online now:

For more information or to apply for this Quality Engineer role please contact Heather Deagle at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH24123 in all correspondence.

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Job role:

The purpose of this Quality Assurance Support Engineer job is to provide quality engineering, process excellence support in a defined business unit / value stream environment for in-process, finished product, first articles and new product introduction.

Responsibilities:

As a Quality Assurance Support Engineer you will:

• Actively support all Compliance Initiatives with the Value Stream and Plant
• Actively support all defined Value Stream and Plant goals and objectives.
• Identify projects to resolve scrap, reprocessing and special causes that have a negative impact on Value Stream and Plant Goals and Objectives.
• Compile Quality Process Specifications for new/transferred products/processes
• Be responsible for the introduction and correct use of statistical QA methods into the production environment, and provide technical resource for production team on relevant IQ/OQ/PQ protocol issues.
• Produce and maintain appropriate and comprehensive quality process specifications as required during the development and implementation of new products. Quality process specifications to be compiled for on site production and purchased for resale goods (Goods In Check procedures)
• Reviews product designs, test protocols and co-develop critical characteristics/tolerances for initial testing and validations and subsequent routine manufacturing controls.
• Assist and where appropriate lead in the compilation and execution of validation protocols for new product/processes and software.
• Ensure correct implementation as per standard validation procedures.
• Re-validate as required due to engineering change, deviation analysis or upgrade in systems and materiel.
• Manage QA related change control for specific projects as directed
• Participates in process evaluations (e.g. FMEAs).
• Devises and implements methods and procedure for inspecting, testing and evaluating plans for subsequent routine production.
• Support Quality System activities within manufacturing cells such as Internal Audits, complaint investigations, close call and corrective action investigations.
• Perform/document dimensional/visual inspections and non conformance and deviations as required
• Manage a variable workload to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled. 

Qualifications and experience required:

The successful candidate for this Quality Assurance Support Engineer job must have an engineering degree or equivalent in quality, manufacturing, engineering and/or experience in quality assurance/engineering. They must also have:

• Proven track record in Compliance & Continuous improvement projects
• Basic PC Skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Familiarity in areas of various Inspection Techniques.
• Process Excellence Green Belt/Black Belt
• Working knowledge of Quality Systems (FDA/ISO) within a regulated environment

They will also have the following skills:

• High Attention to Detail
• Pro-active approach to Work
• High Standards
• Flexible
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Team Player
• High level of Numeracy
• Highly Computer Literate
• Planner & Organiser
• Active Listener
• Technical Report Writing

How to apply:

Apply online now:

For more information or to apply for this Quality Assurance Support Engineer  role please contact Hannah Milward at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23883 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this Lean/Six Sigma Expert role will be responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing and support activities by building an understanding of Operational Excellence to staff through training and development

Qualifications: 

The ideal applicant for this Lean/Six Sigma Expert role will be accredited to green or black belt level in lean or six sigma improvements and have demonstrable experience in a related field.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Lean/Six Sigma Expert role please contact Heather Deagle on 0191 384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23988 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

As an Engineering Manager, the main purpose of your role will be:

• Guiding projects for Capital Investment.
• Accountable for end to end delivery of projects from initiation through to Closure.
• Ensuring the projects are resourced according including looking at manage risks, schedules and approved budgets to ensure successful deliveries
• Ensuring Good Engineering Practices (GEP) are used in the design, installation and commissioning of assets
• Undertaking Change Management, Deviation Investigations, Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) activities and root cause analysis (RCA)

Qualifications and skills:

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

• HND in an engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in the Project Management in GMP, ideally in manufacturing and/or packaging
• Demonstrable experience in managing projects from small scale to multi million pounds
• Previous experience with contract and budget development, cost control, negotiation and execution
• Proven understanding and familiarity of FDA and MHRA guidance for solid dosage form facility design and operation, cGMP and H&S regulations

Benefits:

As an Engineering Manager, you will be joining a Global Pharmaceutical Organisation who in return is offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for the role of Engineering Manager please contact Reena Dhana on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote reference ST24022 in all correspondence.

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The campaigners say that the results of public and charity-funded scientific research should be freely available to anyone who wants to read it, for whatever purpose they need it. An estimated 9,000 researchers have already signed up to a boycott of journals with restricted sharing to help revolutionise the spread of knowledge and promote an “academic spring”.

However this intervention of the Wellcome Trust, the largest non-governmental funder of medical research after the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is likely to incite it by forcing academics it funds to publish in open online journals.

Sir Mark Walport, the director of Wellcome Trust which spends more than £600m on scientific research a year, said “that they would soon adopt a more robust approach with the scientists it funds, to ensure that results are freely available to the public within six months of first publication”

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Responsibilities:

As a Team Leader the key responsibilities for this role include:

• To provide the supervised running of the haematology section.
• To use established methods to analyse samples by automated and manual techniques.
•  To perform differential cell counts and assess cell morphology by microscopy.
• To evaluate methods, reagents and equipment for use in the haematology section.
• To assist in the preparation for cytological examination of body fluids and aspirates.
• To participate in and monitor performance in external and internal quality assurance schemes.
• To maintain reagent and consumable stocks and their correct storage.
• To maintain the standard operating procedure manual for haematology.
• To participate in the training of junior and other members of staff in haematological techniques.

Qualifications and skills:

The ideal candidate for this Team Leader role will have a Degree or HNC in appropriate subject and Membership of professional organisation. It is essential that the post holder must have a sound working knowledge of haematology with practical laboratory skills and the ability to organise work schedules and analytical methods.

How to apply:

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For more information or to apply for this Team Leader role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 283 9956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH24083 in all correspondence.

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