The job: 

As a Process Improvement Manager you will provide focus on the development of new and existing processes. By building quality in to the process design, the products will be produced in the most efficient way and meet the customer and regulatory needs.

Responsibilities:

As a Process Improvement Manager you will be responsible for leading the Process Improvement Team to provide an efficient service to optimise manufacturing and cleaning processes using a quality by design approach whilst ensuring the validation activities meet Regulatory and Customer requirements.

The job holder will need to provide an effective New Product Introduction service for Clinical Trial clients to ensure new products are introduced successfully and that the processes are developed and validated to ensure the required levels of product quality and regulatory compliance are met. You will also need to deliver a comprehensive process, equipment and cleaning validation programme in accordance with cGMP and Customer requirements.

Qualifications and skills:

To be considered for this Process Improvement Manager position you will have:

• Previous experience in the development or manufacture of healthcare products with a proven track record of new product introduction which is critical to this role.
• In depth knowledge of cGMP, multiple dosage forms with an emphasis on sterile products and an awareness of Unlicensed and Licensed Legislation are key to your success in this role.
• Previous leadership and management skills would be an advantage.

You will also enjoy working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with teams of diverse people, have a can do attitude with the capability to plan and see the bigger picture, excellent Leadership and Customer Service skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels across the business.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this role please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 283 9956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23326 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

As Process Improvement Manager you will provide focus on the development of new and existing processes. By building quality in to the process design, the products will be produced in the most efficient way and meet the customer and regulatory needs.

You will be responsible for leading the Process Improvement Team to provide an efficient service to optimise manufacturing and cleaning processes using a Quality by Design approach whilst ensuring the validation activities meet Regulatory and Customer requirements.

The job holder will need to provide an effective New Product Introduction service for Clinical Trial clients to ensure new products are introduced successfully and that the processes are developed and validated to ensure the required levels of product quality and regulatory compliance are met. You will also need to deliver a comprehensive process, equipment and cleaning validation programme in accordance with cGMP and Customer requirements.

Qualifications & skills required:

To be considered for this Process Improvement Manager position you will have previous experience in the development or manufacture of healthcare products with a proven track record of new product introduction is critical to this role. In depth knowledge of cGMP, multiple dosage forms with an emphasis on sterile products and an awareness of Unlicensed and Licensed Legislation are key to your success in this role and previous leadership and management skills would be an advantage.

You will enjoy working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with teams of diverse people, have a can do attitude with the capability to plan and see the bigger picture, excellent Leadership and Customer Service skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels across the business.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Process Improvement Manager role please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23326 in all correspondence.

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Process Improvement Manager: Job Description

Our client, a major Healthcare organisation is currently recruiting for a Process Improvement Manager to join their team based in the East Midlands.

As Process Improvement Manager you will provide focus on the development of new and existing processes. By building quality in to the process design our products will be produced in the most efficient way and meet the customer and regulatory needs.

You will also be responsible for leading the Process Improvement Team to provide an efficient service to optimise manufacturing and cleaning processes using a Quality By Design approach whilst ensuring the validation activities meet Regulatory and Customer requirements.

As Process Improvement Manager, you will need to provide an effective New Product Introduction service for Clinical Trial clients to ensure new products are introduced successfully and that the processes are developed and validated to ensure the required levels of product quality and regulatory compliance are met. You will also need to deliver a comprehensive process, equipment and cleaning validation programme in accordance with cGMP and Customer requirements.

The ideal candidate:

To be considered for this Process Improvement Manager role, you will have previous experience in the development or manufacture of healthcare products with a proven track record of new product introduction is critical to this role. In depth knowledge of cGMP, multiple dosage forms with an emphasis on sterile products and an awareness of Unlicensed and Licensed Legislation are key to your success in this role and previous leadership and management skills would be an advantage.

As Process Improvement Manager, you will enjoy working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with teams of diverse people, have a can do attitude with the capability to plan and see the bigger picture, excellent Leadership and Customer Service skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels across the business.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Process Improvement Manager position, please contact Hannah Milward on +44 (0) 114 283 9956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH23326 in all correspondence.

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The Job:

The successful candidate for this Shift Manager role will report to the Operations manager. The company require a manager to oversee the manufacturing team working continental 6 on, 4 off. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an influential role within one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies.

Responsibilities:

As a Shift Manager you will be responsible for total leadership of the shift operation including using effective staff resourcing, ensuring maximum production output levels, maintenance of high quality product standards and customer expectations, and be instrumental in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate must have a proven track record working within a food manufacturing environment at supervisory or management level and be entitled to work in the UK.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Shift Manager role please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH22907 in all correspondence.

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 This is despite the Chancellor’s announcement of a £2 billion levy on North Sea oil and gas, to ease petrol prices, threatening the £12 billion investment and the expected creation of 15,000 jobs. Bob Dudley, BP’s chief executive, has said that the investment is due to the “extensive knowledge” BP has of the North Sea due to over “forty years experience.”

The Treasury has claimed that BP’s decision shows that the North Sea is an “attractive area for new levels of investment.” Despite a drop in offshore drilling of 52% in the second quarter, for a variety of reasons including the government’s budget, the investment is set to go ahead, keeping the offshore platforms running until 2035 at least.

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Mr Cable praised the park, calling it “world beating” and “ambitious” as he opened the facility equipped with office space and laboratories. The area the park has been built in is one with a high concentration of food and environmental science businesses, and the project is expected to create around 5,000 jobs over the next fifteen years.

Mr Cable reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the science industry by agreeing to a £26 million investment into the Norwich Research Park, as business plans have been submitted to the government. The park is expected to create the jobs by expanding thanks to the investment.

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The investment is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs in one of four UK plants, with Montrose thought to be the front runner due to the recent movement of biomanufacturing of several products from India to the Montrose plant. The Montrose factory also manufactures the products needed to make products that GSK inherited following its acquisition of Steifel in 2009.

Andrew Witty, GSK chief executive, praised the 280 staff at the Montrose factory for turning around what was an ailing site, up for sale at the turn of the Millennium, into a “globally competitive” production plant.

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Biopharmaceutical

The US company sees the UK as a good place for clinical trials and is hoping to open at least two more Prime Sites to go alongside the one at Queen Mary, University of London. Including two other current sites, Quintiles employs 2,000 people in the UK, a figure set to rise with the planned opening of the new Prime Sites.

Lindy Jones, Quintiles head of global integrated site services, says the UK is of “significant interested to us,” with fifty trials currently being run at the Queen Mary site. Jones believe that the UK “has opened up far more to clinical research” in the past eighteen months, meaning that Quintiles is considering opening “an additional two, maybe three Prime Sites in the UK.”

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If the Daresbury Science and Innovation Park is granted this status, then it could generate up to 10,000 skilled jobs and lead to £150 million investment. Holton Council leader Clr Rob Polhill has said the status would “take Daresbury to the next level.”

Around 100 companies have offices, workshops and laboratories on the site, and the massive investment would mean that even more specialist office, lab and technical spaces would be developed. The site opened in 2006 and is a world class centre for cutting edge sciences and high-tech businesses.

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Pharmaceutical company

The splitting of the animal health and baby formula businesses from the main company is the beginning of a process to unlock value within the company. Two other sectors will be kept in order to raise their value to $46 billion combined, though investors had hoped the company would split into five distinct divisions.

The two that have broken off were the obvious choices; the animal health business is worth nearly $4 billion so can stand on its own, and the nutrition side is the one that investors were most eager to see separate.

Though some investors may be disappointed that Pfizer hasn’t split all its divisions at once, it means that sectors that could not currently compete on their own have time to grow to the point where they can be world leaders in their own right, potentially creating a large number of jobs worldwide.

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A £14 million deal has been agreed in which Lundbeck will sell their site, which they closed during the recession. TryggPharma’s vice president of engineering Peter Harper has said the company is “very impressed with the facility [as it has] easy to access from Norway, Europe and our customers around the world”.

The facility is expected to employ 25 people within 12 months and the company has said there is a “commitment to invest and expand into the future of Teeside”. The North East Process Industry Cluster chief executive Stan Higgins has said the re-opening of the site is “great news for Teeside and for the pharmaceutical sector in particular”.

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Responsibilities:

As a QA Officer (Medical Devices) you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the development of process & procedures on site
• Review of quality documentation (ISO 13485) and device history records (DHRs) including approval/rejection of DHRs prior to release to sales & distribution
• Provide support during internal and customer audits when required.

The senior of the two roles will also lead members of the quality team in absence of the team leader.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a leading name in the Medical Device industry. In return they offer an attractive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualification and Experience:

To be considered for this role, you will have demonstrated experience gained in a quality function including knowledge of ISO 13485 gained within the medical device, diagnostic or a related technology sector.

Apply now:

For more information or to apply for this QA Officer – Medical devices position.  Please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 723 500 or abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST22052 in all correspondence.

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Our client, an industry leading Specialty Chemical organisation, are currently looking for an Analytical Chemist for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to join their state of the art laboratories.

Working alongside a team of inorganic chemists you will be involved in analysis of precious metals and advanced materials. You will use analytical techniques including ICP/OES, AAS, GFASS, XRF, Fire Assay and more.

To be considered for this role, you will have a BSc in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline (or equivalent). Previous experience in the area of inorganic analytical research or a chemical manufacturing  environment is ideal. Previous experience with techniques such as ICP/OES, AAS, GFASS, XRF and Fire Assay would be advantageous.

For more information, please contact Reena Dhana at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.

Physicist Job – Liquid Crystal, Southampton

Our client in the world’s leading Chemical Manufacturer and they are currently looking for a Lead Physicist for a 2 year fixed contract to join their Research team based in Southampton.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting research, development and testing duties within various specialist chemical research projects to meet the project objectives.

- Working with the Liquid Crystal research team, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including chemists and physicists to enable improved materials top be designed and synthesised.

- Designing Liquid Crystals Mixtures.

To be considered for this role you will have:

- A PhD in Physics or related discipline or equivalent.

- Previous experience with LC (Liquid Crystal) Display modes is essential.

- Previous experience of Liquid Crystal research would be ideal.

For more information, please contact Reena Dhana at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.

Material Scientist Job – Organic Photovoltaics – Hampshire, UK

Our client, an industry leading Chemical Manufacturer, are currently looking for a Material Scientist to join their Organic Materials division based from their state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire.

Working as a Material Scientist, you will be involved in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a focus on evaluation and selection of materials for use in Liquid Crystal or Organic Electronic applications (e.g. electronic displays).

Your duties will include conducting materials development, evaluation and selection studies; carrying out organic semiconductor device fabrication & characterisation as well as performing performance and application testing of materials, formulations and devices for Organic Photovoltaic applications.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global leader in specialist Chemical Manufacturing, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

To be considered for this role, you will have a degree / MSc / PhD in Material Science, Physics or a related discipline (or equivalent) and demonstrated research based experience in the field of organic photovoltaics devices and materials gained within a Chemical, Technology or related industry. Programming skills using C++, Labview or Access/SQL would be advantageous, but are not essential.

For more information, please contact Andrew Bolton at 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.

Organic Chemist Job – Organic Electronic, Hampshire, UK

Our client, an industry leading Chemical Manufacturer, are currently looking for an Organic Chemist to join their specialist Organic Electronic Research Team, based from their state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire.

Working as an Organic Chemist, you will be involved in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with a core focus on the formulation and application development of the organisation’s innovative organic electronic chemicals.

Your duties will include preparing and evaluating new polymer & semiconductor formulations; conducting electronic and physical experiments as well as carrying out application testing for a range of organic electronic / dielectric material applications (e.g. display technology).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global leader in the field of specialist Chemical Manufacturing, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

To be considered for this role, you will have a degree / MSc / PhD in Organic Chemistry, Physics or a relevant discipline (or equivalent) and demonstrated research based experience in the field of Organic Chemist for polymer and/or semiconductor materials gained in Academia or Industry.

For more information, please contact Andrew Bolton at 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.

Working as part of project based research teams, as a Materials Scientist you will be involved in the testing of polymer based materials (rubber, plastic, elastomer etc.) including exploring the effects of mechanical, environmental and chemical conditions/substances on the materials. As you will be working with a consultancy organization, as a Materials Scientist you will be required to work closely with clients regarding results and findings.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the industry leading consultancy specialising in materials based industries including Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Transport Technology.

To be considered for this Materials Scientist role, you will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A BSc, PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related Scientific or Engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven practical experience of testing polymer-based materials (rubber, plastic, elastomer) gained within the materials, chemical or a related industry.
• Experience gained within a materials testing/analytical laboratory would be advantageous but it is not essential.

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For more information, or to apply for this Materials Scientist job, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on – 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19937 in all correspondence.

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As Project Manager you will join their project research team based from their Testing and Development facilities.

Working closely with clients across the Oil and Gas industries, working as a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects surrounding the use of polymeric materials including their behaviour under demanding conditions and/or use in oilfield applications. You will operate on a consultant basis including development and coordination of projects as well as offering technical expertise to both internal teams and clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the industry leading consultancy specialising in materials based industries including Oil & Gas, Aerospace and Transport Technology.

To be considered for this Project Manager role, you will hold the following qualifications and experience:

• A BSc, PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related Scientific or Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• A demonstrated knowledge of polymeric materials (plastics, rubber, elastomer etc).
• A proven practical project management and commercial experience gained within the Oil & Gas, Materials Consultancy or a relevant industry.

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For more information, or to apply for this Project Manager job now, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19936 in all correspondence.

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Working as a Research Scientist, you will be responsible for the development of procedures for the conjugation of antibodies to a variety of fluorescent and phosphorescent labels and the immobilisation of antibodies and antigens to thermoplastic solid supports. You will also be involved in the design, formulation and development of novel immunoassays and microfluidic based assays for use on optical detection technology.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing Diagnostic Organisation who are developing industry leading technology, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

To be considered for this Research Scientist role, you will hold a degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a relevant subject (or equivalent experience) and proven practical experience in the list or requirements.

The successful candidate for this Research Scientist job will have the following skills and experience:

• Modification of surfaces for protein attachment (this may have been gained working within diagnostic devices, sensor technology or in a relevant field).
• Antibody conjugation.
• Drying down / dry formulation of reagents.
• Proven practical experience developing immunoassays or microfluidic assays (advantageous but not essential).

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For more information, or to apply for this Research Scientist job now, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.

As a Sales Chemist, you will expand the companies new and existing client base by contacting clients and promoting their services.

The ideal candidate for this Sales Chemist job will be educate to degree level, or equivalent, in Chemistry and have excellent communication and negotiating skills. You must also hold a full UK driving license. Sales experience would be an advantage although full training will be given.

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For more information, or to apply for this Sales Chemist job, please contact Philippa Robertson at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk.

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As Senior Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of complete packaging concepts and specifications as well as project management of material testing and validation projects. Working with the process team, in this Senior Packaging Engineer, you will also be involved in the optimisation of process systems on site including the introduction of new technology for packaging application in line with GMP and ISO standards.

This is an amazing opportunity to join the FMCG division of a world leader operating in multiple markets. In return they offer an attractive salary and benefits package as well as structured career progression.

To be considered for this Senior Packaging Engineer role, you will have a BEng in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related subject (or equivalent experience) and demonstrated knowledge of packaging within the FMCG industry. This Senior Packaging Engineer job also demands a candidate with proven practical experience within a process engineering environment including implementing packaging projects. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

How to Apply

For more information, or to apply for this Senior Packaging Engineer job, please contact Andrew Bolton at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19576 in all correspondence.

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The UK has failed to respond to recent funding in science in America, Germary and France.

• America: $100 billion investment in science, science funding will still increase by 5.9% per year.
• France: Investment in scientific research increased by $47 billion.
• Germany: By 2013 an extra $16 million will be spend on science.

In a letter to The Times, 28 Fellows of the Royal Society said that strong UK investment in science is essential for the country’s economic recovery. Its signers included included Cosmochemistry pioneer Grenville Turner of the University of Manchester and Planetary Scientist Colin Pillinger of the Open University.

The scientists credited the Labor Party for doubling the spending on scientific research in the past decade. However, they were alarmed by the fact that neither the Labor, Conservative or Liberal Democrat parties have committed to maintaining funding in science beyong the UK general election on May 6^th. In fact, Labor have announced cuts of more than $900 million in university research budgets, whilst the Conservatives have said that major science budget cuts were “inevitable” regardless of which party wins the election.

It is feared that if the next government plans to cut funding in science to contain its $274 billion national debt, then it is like that the UK could face a brain drain of scientific talent to the United States.

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Our client, a world leading Medical Device Auditing Consultancy, are currently looking for an Auditor to join their busy and growing Auditing Team, based from their state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire, UK.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as Medical Device Auditor, you will be involved in auditing medical device manufacturers and certifying their products against European standards (ISO 13485, MDD), as well as preparing and managing all relevant auditing documentation. As well as auditing and certification, you will also ensure that clients maximise the value and effectiveness of their quality systems. Due to the nature of this role some UK & Overseas travel is required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leading Medical Device Auditing Consultancy, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package as well as a structured training program to develop the successful candidate in to a Lead Auditor.

The ideal candidate for this Medical Device Auditor job will have a degree in a relevant Scientific or Engineering discipline (or equivalent) and proven practical experience performing a Quality or Regulatory function within the Medical Device industry including demonstrated knowledge of the Medical Device Directives (MDD) and ISO 13485. Knowledge of a second European Language would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

How to Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Medical Device Auditor job, please contact Andrew Bolton 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19606 in all correspondence.

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As part of the deal, by summer 2010 the Fisher Clinical Services business of Thermo Fisher will be taking responsibility for Eli Lilly’s in-house clinical trial materials manufacturing, packaging and labelling operations. Not only this, but by the end of 2010, Fisher Clinical Services will handle the distribution of clinical trial materials for Lilly throughout North America.

Speaking of the move, Ralph Lipp, PhD, Vice President of Pharmaceutical Sciences Research and Development for Lilly, said, “Transitioning work like the manufacturing, packaging and labeling of clinical trial materials to Fisher Clinical Services helps us also reach Lilly’s corporate goals of reducing the costs of drug development and speeding innovative medicines to patients.”

As a result of this agreement, Lily is to cut approximately 115 pharmaceutical jobs from it’s workforce. Those employees effected will be given the opportunity to apply for pharmaceutical jobs with Fisher Clinical Services.

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As Laboratory Technician you will play an active part in developing inks and coatings for a clients based in a range of different industries.

This Laboratory Technician job will include quality testing, formulations, colour matching and dealing with customer queries and complaints. In order for the projects to be successfully carried out, you will be required to work with a number of different departments so communication  and an ability to work with different teams is paramount.

The ideal candidate for this Laboratory Technician job will be qualified to a minimum HNC in chemistry or related subject or possess equivalent industrial experience. This Laboratory Technician job also requires knowledge and understanding of polymers, coatings or inks. A UK driving licence is also desirable as the site is not served by public transport.

For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Technician job, please contact Barney Smith on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH19477 in all correspondence.

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The park is set to create many science jobs and according to a spokeswoman from Wokingham Borough Council, it will “bring together innovative knowledge and local and international technology-based business communities”.

Professor Gordon Marshall, the university’s vice chancellor, said: “The University of Reading contributes, at a conservative estimate, over £600m to the regional economy every year.

“The new science and innovation park will ensure that impact continues to grow and delivers tangible benefits to the local and regional economy.”

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Our client, an innovative and growing Diagnostic Device organisation, are currently looking for an Assay Scientist to join their state-of-the-art Research & Development facilities based in London.

Joining their Assay Development Team, as Assay Scientist, you will be responsible for the design, formulation and development of novel immunoassays and microfluidic based assays for use on optical detection technology. You will also be involved in the development of procedures for the conjugation of antibodies to a variety of fluorescent and phosphorescent labels and the immobilisation of antibodies and antigens to thermoplastic solid supports.

To be considered for this Assay Scientist role, you will have a degree / PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a relevant subject (or equivalent experience), proven practical experience of immunoassay design and development and practical knowledge of techniques for antibody purification, conjugation and immobilisation. Demonstrated experience of design and development of microfluidic based assays would be desirable but not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing Diagnostic Organisation who are developing industry leading technology, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

For more information, or to apply for this Assay Scientist job, please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.

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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 short listed for the next stage of the recruitment campaign. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference ST19487 in all correspondence.

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CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

The main duties of this Study Director role will include overseeing, managing and supervising all pre clinical studies and providing support to clinical studies as well as introducing new techniques and procedures to maintain scientific capability in line with competitors. You will also be heavily involved with designing and executing scientific experiments and proposing, developing and validating new methodologies

A successful Study Director, you will have excellent project management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to run multiple studies at the same time. You will be able to summarise, interpret and review data and will have the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations. You will also be able to motivate people and be able to manage and supervise effectively. This is a client facing role and therefore strong communication skills are essential.

It is essential that you hold a BSc in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and that you have gained experience working as a Study Director. You will be adept in a wide range of Molecular Biological and Virology techniques such as cell culture, performing virology assays (e.g. HA/HI/ELISA’s/virustatic and virucidal assays), Immunology (cytokine/proliferation assay, developing reagents/markers of infection and inflammation assays), RT-PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, etc. It is also essential that you have supervisory experience along with experience of working to budgets. Any experience of Phase I/II clinical studies would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity for the right person to develop their career with Europe’s leading CRO.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply for this Study Director role, please contact Jason Johal on 01438 723 599 or email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk.

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. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference ST19501 in all correspondence.

About CK Science

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

The prize was awarded to Emily Rivers. Emily completed her placement year at Southend University Hospital. The placement was one that Emily successfully secured herself, and was unpaid.

In order to generate some much needed cash Emily made money by:

• Training as a phlebotomist and working part-time in the clinic
• Working as part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant in the evenings

Emily was holding down 3 jobs during her placement year. Despite this, she still successfully completed her portfolio well within the time period and impressively gained a Distinction at the City and Guilds Licentiateship. Speaking of her achievement, Emily’s supervisor said that she was an asset to the department and had the potential to “take her career far”.

Benefits of the Industrial Placement Year

Completing a placement year is a great way for students to not only gain invaluable work experience but also to  increase your employability. Research shows that 70 per cent of employers prefer students with work experience.

Taking a placement is also a useful way for you to explore possible career opportunities and help you make potentially valuable contacts to help you once you have graduated.

The University of Hertfordshire has a dedicated Graduate Futures Team to help students get placements within the scientific industry. 

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CK Science is a leading independent scientific recruitment agency for science jobs. We successfully help some of the top scientific, chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies from around the world to recruit high calibre individuals to their science jobs.

We are always on the look out for science graduates who have completed an industrial placement year. If you are an experienced graduate looking for your dream job in science, register with CK Science here.

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.

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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.

About CK Science

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

CK Science, the largest independent scientific and engineering recruitment consultancy in the UK, is currently looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join their team based in Durham on a permanent basis.

You will be joining a small, friendly and very experienced team of recruiters who specialise in providing permanent and temporary recruitment services to companies employing scientists and technologists in the North East of England and Scotland. 

This Recruitment Consultant role is a sales-orientated position with an account management bias and will involve extensive people contact, both face to face and by telephone. Your role will involve liaising with scientists and other technical disciplines so qualifications or a background in a relevant technical discipline would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or recruitment, along with excellent communication skills combined with self-confidence, a professional approach and highly developed organisational and administrative skills. We are looking for an outgoing individual with lots of personality, who is hungry for success and will enjoy the satisfaction of providing a quality, professional scientific recruitment service to both clients and candidates.

For further information or a confidential chat, please call Lorna Crombie on 0191 384 8905 or email lcrombie@ckscience.co.uk.

Alternatively, click here to apply for this Recruitment Consultant job now.

About CK Science

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.

Our client, a global company that provide development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is currently looking for an Analytical Development Scientist to join their team based in Swindon, UK. We are currently handling both contract and permanent Analytical Development Scientist roles for this company.

Working with their Solid Dose and Sterile teams, you will support the formulation, development and process development groups in the completion of the company’s development activities.

Suitable candidates for this Analytical Development Scientist job will have previous experience working with raw materials and finished products as well as experience of wet chemistry, HPLC, GC, UV, LC, DSC and TGA. Experience of working to GMP is also essential. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to develop their career with an innovative and entrepreneurial organization.

If you would like to hear more about this Analytical Development Scientist role, please contact Lucy Campbell on 01438 723 500 or email lcampbell@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19332 in all correspondence.

Alternatively, apply for this Analytical Development Scientist job now.

About CK Science

CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. We actively offer you careers advice, help with writing your CV, assistance with interview preparation and up-to-date information about the industry. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, straight-forward and trustworthy service to both our clients and candidates.