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Senior QA Officer – Cambridgeshire, UK

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Our client, is a leading global biotechnology company based in the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk area, looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Officer to join their QA team.

As Senior QA Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing documentation in accordance to in-house specifications as well as cGMP. You will also provide QA advice for deviation investigation, root causing and change management. Part of the role will include internal auditing and supervision of less experienced staff.

To be successful for this Senior QA Officer role you will have a BSc in a scientific discipline (or equivalent). Previous experience with deviation investigation, batch release of API and dealing with customer complaints is essential. Experience in auditing or documentation review within a Quality Management System is also essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a biopharmaceutical company within an easy commuting distance from Cambridge.

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For more information, or to apply for this Senior QA Officer position, please contact Reena at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email rdhana@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST20411 in all correspondence.

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Aeronautical Engineer – Hampshire, UK

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Our client, a leading Engineering Consultancy, are currently looking for an Aeronautical Engineer to join their Aviation Division, specialising in Engine Testing Services, based from their state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire, UK.

 

Working as an Aeronautical Engineer, you will be responsible for program management of a small team of operators and engineers involved in running Gas Path Analysis (GPA) and Engine Monitoring Programs (EMP) on a wide range of customer Gas Turbine Engines to identify potential engine problems.

As part of your role as Aeronautical Engineer, you will also be required to offer technical support to customers within both the pre-sales and post analysis stages as well as maintaining general quality standards, procedures and policies within the testing facility.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a specialist Engineering Consultancy who provide a niche service to the aviation industry. In return they offer an attractive salary and benefits package.

To be considered for this Aeronautical Engineer role, you will have a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a relevant discipline (or equivalent) and proven practical experience of Aircraft Gas Turbine Engineering. Experience gained using trend monitoring and/or diagnostics is highly advantageous.

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For more information or to apply for this Aeronautical Engineer position, please contact Andrew at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST20399 in all correspondence.

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Deadline Fast Approaching! Nominate CK Science in the NORA Awards 2010

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

NominateStatBB125As we hope you know, over the last few months, the CK Science website has had a face-lift. With a new fresh design, and frequently updated content, we really hope that you have found the site to be a useful aid to your job search. 

In just one visit to the CK Science website you can register with us, search and apply for jobs and get access to the latest careers advice - bringing you one step closer to achieving your career ambitions within the scientific arena.

Here at CK Science, we are extremely proud of our online presence. So much so that we would really appreciate it if you could spare a minute of your time to nominate our website in the National Online Recruitment Awards.

The deadline for nominations is fast approaching so to nominate CK Science’s website in the National Online Recruitment Awards, please complete the registration form.

Meet Andrew – CK Science’s Specialist Chemical & Technical Recruiter for the South, UK

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Printing Firm to Create 500 Jobs in Cambridge

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Xaar, the printing technology company will be creating 50 new jobs over the next 12 months. The expansion comes after their latest product, Platform 3, became a bestseller.

The printing company has their headquarters on Cambridge Science Park. The jobs will be located at the factory in Huntingdon.

Platform 3 applies digital printing methods to ceramic tiles, and has taken off big time, particularly in Italy and Spain. Speaking of the products success chief executive Ian Dinwoodie stated: “Although, if you had told me a year ago this would be the market I would not have believed it. I thought it would the US.”

Xaar issues half year results in June and is currently investing £5m a year in further capacity.

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Biological Assay Dossier Scientist – West Midlands, UK

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Our client, an agrochemical company based in the West Midlands, is currently looking to recruit an experienced Biological Assay Dossier Scientist to join their team.

There is an option for this Biological Assay Dossier Scientist position to be home-based however the selected candidate will travel to the site in the West Midlands at least twice a month and when required.

The major responsibilities of this Biological Assay Dossier Scientist will include the following:

  • Producing biological assessment dossiers to support the agreed product strategy and European Union registration timetable in accordance with EU Directive 91/414.
  • Assessing scientific / biological data for each product within each country and identifying data gaps for the production of biological assessment dossiers.
  • Assessing, summarising and cataloging new studies performed to support the production of biological assessment dossiers.
  • Managing a biological database to provide efficient processing of data in main regulatory formats, principally as described by OECD.
  • Preparing reports on new studies conducted within the Product Development Group and providing practical assistance with laboratory or field studies where required.

The selected candidate for this Biological Assay Dossier Scientist position will possess or be familiar with the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or PhD (or equivalent qualifications) in biology or agronomy;
  • Experience of preparation of biological assessment dossiers;
  • Ability to understand, interpret and assess biological data in order to write high quality biological assessment dossiers;
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and databases such as Access; dBText);
  • Experience in cataloguing and indexing data.
  • A broad crop protection background; practical field trials / glasshouse research and development experience.
  • Successful applicants will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be familiar with quality systems such as GLP and ORETO.

Please note that prior experience is essential for this position.

 

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For more information, or to apply for this Biological Assay Dossier Scientist position online now, please contact Victoria Walker at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20221 in all correspondence.

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Regional Technical Manager – Agrochemicals – Europe

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Our client is currently recruiting for a Regional Technical Manager to supervise the EMEA Agrochemicals division of their company. This Regional Technical Manager position can be located anywhere within Europe.

The Region Technical Manager will be responsible for acaricides in the EMEA region and will report to the Regional R&D Director for Europe.

The main roles and responsibilities of this Regional Technical Manager for Agrochemicals will be as follows:

  • You will co-ordinate and manage all technical aspects of product development and sales support projects for acaricide programs in EMEA.
  • Interaction with marketing, other commercial management, scientists and technicians will be expected across a number of R&D disciplines and with product registration specialists.
  • You will review and recommend projects in the trials program management system and will be accountable for the project budget and trials data. Co-ordinating and liaising with New Product Development, Formulation Development Registration group, Technical Sales Support and Commercial staff within EMEA will ensure that necessary resources are identified.
  • You will ensure that objectives and timelines are clearly understood and will resolve any issues that arise.
  • Preparation of technical briefing materials for oral presentation or publication will also be expected of you.

To be considered for this Regional Technical Manager position candidates will need to possess or be familiar with the following:

  • Relevant degree (or equivalent qualification);
  • Experience across countries in the EMEA region;
  • Good experience of managing multiple projects across multiple locations;
  • Strong knowledge of crop protection products;
  • Experience in entomology;
  • Listening and communication skills and an ability to influence across all disciplines;
  • Competency to negotiate the required level of resource and support within the context of overall regional development priorities;
  • Proven project management including budget and deadline aspects;
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary project teams with the ability to manage simultaneous multiple projects to deadline.

Please note that significant experience is essential for this position.

 

Apply now

For more information, or to apply for this Regional Technical Manager position, please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 283 9956 or email vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH20244 in all correspondence.

Alternatively, click here to apply for this Regional Technical Manager job online now.

New £90m University of Liverpool Laboratory Announced

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

iStock_000006963239Medium1-300x299Work on a new £90m  research laboratory  at the University of Liverpool is now under way. The laboratory will accommodate 600 researchers.

A spokeswoman from the University of Liverpool stated, The development will support research in three key areas in which Liverpool already has an international standing – infectious diseases, cancer, and digestive diseases.

“The facility will provide an inter-disciplinary research environment to enable scientists to contribute more effectively to the major health challenges of the 21st century.”

The research teams which will mobve into the new laboraotry currently work in the Duncan Building and the University Clinical Development Department – both parts of the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The first phase of the Unniversity of Liverpool development is planned to be finished by July 2011.

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5,000 Science Jobs to be created in Norwich

Monday, August 9th, 2010

iStock_000006963239Medium[1]As reported by the BBC, 5,000 science jobs will be created in a plan to open new laboratories and offices at the Norwich Research Park (NRP).

Norwich Research Park is Europe’s leading centre for research in food, health and environmental sciences.  The £5m Innovation Centre has 30 units for science-related businesses. Currently, the park comprises the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Genome Analysis Centre and the University of East Anglia, as well as a number of science and innovation businesses. At present, there is almost 3,000 scientists based at the park/

NRP Innovation Centre Project Co-odinator, John Irving stated, “The NRP Innovation Centre provides a first-class working environment and we are looking to attract tenants from all areas of science throughout the UK, Europe and further afield.

“This investment underlines the economic value of research to the Norfolk and east of England economy.”

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Reports Strong Second Quarter Growth

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Female researcher looking into a microscope and writing notes atScience company, Thermo Fisher Scientific has reported strong second quarter growth in 2010. This is due to the success of its investment and new product initiatives.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s laboratory products and analytical technologies have benefit from the growth, whilst its molecular and cellular biology activities have been boosted by the acquisition of Fermentas.

The science company are looking to support their future expansion with new innovations in life sciences, clinical research and specialist diagnostics.

 Marc Casper, president and chief executive officer of Thermo Fisher Scientific, said: “We successfully leveraged our top-line performance to achieve solid operating margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth.”

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