During the research study middle-aged mice treated with the vitamin for six weeks underwent changes in their eyes that led to improved vision. Levels of amyloid beta, a toxic protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease and known to be a hallmark of ageing, were also reduced in the animals’ eyes and blood vessels.

Lead scientist Professor Glen Jeffery, from the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London, said: “Finding that amyloid deposits were reduced in the blood vessels of mice that had been given vitamin D supplements suggests that vitamin D could be useful in helping to prevent a range of age-related health problems, from deteriorating vision to heart disease.”

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Heather Deagle is looking for a Protein Scientist to join a major biotechnology company based in the Central Belt of Scotland.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate for this Protein Scientist role will join a busy team working on scale-up and GMP manufacture of protein conjugates. They will synthesise protein conjugates and develop purification protocol, using HPLC based techniques for characterisation. They will also participate in writing process instruction sheets for manufacturing, validating processes and equipment and in technical support of manufacturing activities.

Skills required: 

The ideal candidate for this Protein Scientist role will have a good understanding of general protein handling techniques, together with an appropriate qualification in Biochemistry or similar.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Protein Scientist role please contact Heather Deagle on 0191 384 8905 or email hdeagle@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH23192 in all correspondence.

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UK scientists recently found the route malaria uses to enter blood cells. They hope to target this pathway in a new approach to developing a vaccine against malaria, which kills hundreds of thousands of people a year. Several potential malaria vaccines are already being tested in clinical trials; although no vaccine has yet been licensed for use.

One possibility is to exploit a recently-discovered potential weakness in the parasite’s life cycle. A team at the Sanger Institute found in November that a single receptor on the surface of red blood cells and a substance known as “PfRh5″ on the parasite are crucial to the success of malaria in invading blood cells.

Early lab tests suggest a vaccine against the protein may prove effective, at least in animals. Dr Sandy Douglas is a Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellow from the University of Oxford told the BBC: “We have found a way of making antibodies that kill all different strains of malaria parasites. This is still early phase research in animals. The next step is to do clinical trials in people.”

If safety tests of the vaccine prove successful, clinical trials in patients could begin within the next two to three years, says the Oxford team.

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This candidate has two years experience as a bionalayst working with LC-MS and a further four years experience as an immunoanalyst predominantly working with ELISAs and antibody assays in the pharmaceutical industry. 

They were responsible for their own studies in method development, validation and stability testing to GLP standards. 

This candidate is flexible to work throughout Scotland and Northern England and is immediately available for employment.

For more information, please contact Carrie Ann on 0191 384 8905 or email cbell@ckscience.co.uk.

Meeker has a long history with Genzyme –

• - 1994 – David was Medical Director at Genzyme working on the Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy program.
• - He has also been the president of the Global Rare Disease Business and looked into the global launches of Aldurazyme, Fabrazyme and Myozyme.
• - 2009 – David became the Chief Operating Officer of Genzyme

Meeker’s appointment to CEO will drive Genzyme’s push to incorporate the Rare Disease business and the Multiple Sclerosis franchise. He will join the Group Management Committee of Sanofi and report to Sanofi CEO, Christopher A. Viehbacher. Speaking of the news, Viehbacher stated,  ”After working closely with David over the past six months, I am confident that he is the best person to lead Genzyme.”

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The role:

As Senior Virologist you will be responsible for liaising with the Associate Director of Virology and performing the development, optimisation and validation of new technologies such as assays, equipment, writing and reviewing publications and training of staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the virus manufacturing processes and template protocols, including determination of release criteria and writing SOPs
• Providing input into pre-clinical and clinical studies as it relates to virology expertise
• Profiling the company as the leading resource and a preferred partner for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries
• Participating in research programs in the field of respiratory and related infectious disease research
• Providing Business Development support in the securing of clinical and translational research projects
• Establishing budgets and determining resource needs for experimental work
• Writing and reviewing publications working with clients and other collaborators so as to showcase research in appropriate peer reviewed journals

The ideal candidate:

Jason is looking for candidates with the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• PhD qualified (or equivalent) in Biological Science
• A member of a relevant professional body
• Good working knowledge of GLP/GCP standards
• Exceptional scientific research competencies
• the ability to professionally advise and scientifically educate colleagues

Experienced in applying theoretical and working knowledge of virology in their daily work

• Customer relationship skills are highly desirable

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Senior Virologist position, please contact Jason Johal at CK Science on 01438 723 500 or email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST22966 in all correspondence.

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• Field of Jeans: Catalytic Clothing - You’ll find it in Euston Square on 20 October.
• Festival of the Spoken Nerd- Royal Institution Christmas Lecturer Bruce Hood, and Piff the Magic Dragon, will also feature. Tickets £12
• An Evening With Richard Dawkins - Tickets £30
• The Big Bang Machine - FREE
• Spacetacular! It’s upstairs at the Camden Head on 20 October, £5.
• Bridget, Mars Rover- It’s free and there’s no need to prebook.
• The Space Shuttle: Final Mission and Legacy- UCL, on 21 October. FREE
• Material World: Special Recording- FREE
• Science Question Time, The Future of Drugs - At King’s College on 25 October for a Question-Time-style debate about the future of medicine research. FREE
• Science Museum Lates - The festival comes to a close at the Science Museum’s monthly Lates evening, this time themed around climate change. FREE

For more information, please click here to visit the London Science Festival website. You can also follow the festival on Twitter: @LondonSciFest, or follow the hashtag #LSF11 throughout the event.

Responsibilities:

The primary objective of this Process Evaluation Engineer role is to improve the success of New Product Developments (NPD).  The PE Engineer has responsibility for the generation of documentation and conduct of testing to support PE activities within NPD projects.  The PE Engineer shall ensure that valid and robust data is obtained and documented during execution of validation and verification activities.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Produce design verification protocols, reports and perform the product testing where necessary.
• Design, develop and validate appropriate test methods
• Participate in NPD phase reviews, presenting the results and progress summaries of activities for which they are responsible.
• Ensure clinical model definition – translation of the intended clinical usage of a device into a definition in quantifiable engineering terms of the operational and environmental conditions that the device must with stand
• Participate in risk management and FMEA exercises.
• Review and contribute to the necessary design input documents
• Interface with design, marketing, clinical, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure the PE function is fully integrated within the NPD team
• Conduct programmes for extended life / reliability testing of new products
• Analyse and report on Customer Enquiries
• All other essential related duties as required

Qualifications & skills required:

To be considered for this Product Evaluation Engineer role you will possess the following:

• Degree or equivalent calibre in science, engineering or technology discipline with demonstrable relevant experience, preferably within the medical device industry
• Experience of quality or product test fields
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Concern for quality and standards
• Customer focus

How to apply: 

For more information or to apply for this Process Evaluation Engineer role please contact Hannah Milward at CK Science on 0114 2839956 or hmilward@ckcience.co.uk.  Please quote reference SH22946 in all correspondence.

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Job Summary:

As a Product Development Manager (R&D) you will take an active role in the company’s New Product Development activity for consumer products through research and product development and to provide a professional technical support service to the company.

Job Scope:

• To be a member of the Research & Development team and, in conjunction with other members, develop and implement plans for successful new product development for the business.
• To develop commercial products in response to customer requests.
• To be responsible for the technical support & formulation development for a number of customer accounts (including some retailers & brands).
• To develop products, ensuring that they can meet the proposed claims and are compliant with the relevant regulations.

Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of this Product Development Manager (R&D) role include:

• Manage new product development formulations from laboratory scale through to commercialisation, ensuring that accurate records are kept of the work done.
• Manage Research & Development trials, with input from Manufacturing and Engineering, to plan, organise and implement material, product and processing trials.
• Represent the Company with Customers (Internal & External) and Suppliers ensuring that a professional technical Customer Liaison and Support Service is provided.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure product performance and safety and managing assigned projects from initiation to completion, meeting the required timescales.
• Manage the introduction of new products by organising/creating raw material, product and customer specifications.
• Ensure that adequate formulation and product stability trials are conducted to ensure product’s shelf life.
• Ensure that new products, samples and materials are evaluated thoroughly and that adequate claim support data is generated.
• Manage the development of tests and test methods for new materials, products and processes and to simplify current practices.
• Product safety testing and validation and Maintain an up to date knowledge of the testing and verification of product support claims.
• Help to identify the appropriate raw material/chemical suppliers who can service the business.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate for this Product Development Manager (R&D) role will be educated to degree level in Chemistry or equivalent and have experience with dealing with retailers. Experience of having worked for a contract manufacturer (FMCG) and Formulation experience of Cosmetic products (toiletries) is essential. The successful candidate should also have experience in the development and management of Personal Care consumer products as well as working within an R&D role group supporting new product launches.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 2839956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk.   Please quote reference SH22908 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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Responsibilities:

The main roles and responsibilities of this Senior R&D/Research Chemist will be to develop innovative products for a range of applications. You will be responsible for managing your own workload as well as assisting with project management, and you will help with taking the development of new products from concept through to launch. Specialising primarily in polyurethane and epoxy synthesis and development, you will lead the subdivision and will mentor a junior member of staff. Alternatively, with a water-based or research-focused background, you will investigate and innovate new areas of development for the department.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this Senior R&D/Research Chemist role you will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a related discipline, with experience gained within industry in formulating adhesive, polyurethane, epoxy or water-based products. This will preferably have been gained in the adhesives, sealants or coatings industries. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of assisting with projects. The post will suit a motivated self starter who can work with the minimum of supervision when required while also being able to assist in supporting a team.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Senior R&D/Research Chemist role please contact Victoria Walker on 0114 2839956 or vwalker@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH22841 in all correspondence.

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Graphene, which was developed by two Manchester-based scientists is the strongest material known to science and is better at conducting electricity than copper. The scientists were awarded the Nobel-prize for the discovery.

Potential uses of graphene could include:

• Transparent touch screens
• Solar cells
• Aircraft wings
• Optical communication systems

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Responsibilities: 

As a QA Engineer you will be responsible for managing all quality and compliance within research and development. You will also:

• Be responsible for managing a team of design compliance facilitators
• Provide leadership direction and design control expertise in new product delivery within an Invitro diagnostics medical device company that complies to ISO 13485 and  21 CDR Part 820
• Be involved in identifying any discrepancies and ensuring they dealt with accordingly.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this QA Engineer role will have:

• A degree in engineering or scientific discipline (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience in design controls and product development gained within the medical device / diagnostics (or equivalently regulated) industries is essential.
• Previous project management skills is also essential.
• Qualifications for a lead auditor would be ideal.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this QA Engineer role, please contact Reena Dhana on 01438 723 500 or rdhana@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote reference ST22863 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

The role of Plant Manager is the most senior position on the Telford site and holds managerial status and responsibilities. As such the job holder is responsible for all of the activities carried out on the site even though the actual tasks are carried out by sub-ordinate staff. The job holder reports to the Managing Director who is based at head office. Responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Leading and Managing a staff of 30
• Ensuring pesticide manufacture is carried out safely and efficiently
• Ensuring that a management process is in place to produce quality products
• Ensure that the operations are carried out efficiently with attention to maximising output and reducing costs
• Planning the work schedule for the staff
• Keeping senior management informed of project/order progress
• Providing information for head office staff e.g. Export Manager for packing lists
• Ensuring that stock is kept in a well organised fashion and stock control records are kept up to date
• Ensuring manufacturing assets are maintained and delivering optimum performance.
• Responsible for allocating overtime on an as needed basis up to a maximum of £2000 pcm unless otherwise advised by the Marketing Director.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this Plant Manager role will have:

• Degree or equivalent in chemistry or a relevant discipline
• Excellence in management and motivation
• Previous track record of success in improving operations efficiency 
• Experience in pesticide manufacture/formulation is desirable
• Natural leader
• Project and logistics management expertise 

Benefits:

The benefits of this Plant Manager role are:

• Salary of circa £30K depending on experience plus a productivity bonus up to £5K pa
• 20 days annual leave
• Pension contribution by company after 1 years service

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Plant Manager role please contact Hannah Milward on 0114 2839956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference SH22416 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Analytical Chemist role will provide analytical support to the development and manufacture of a wide range of dosage forms from early formulation studies and clinical trial manufacture to NDA registration. This role will be very varied and includes method development and validation, provision of support during formulation development and manufacture, release testing and stability studies.  The nature of the environment is fast paced. As such you would have a number of projects to work on at any one time spanning a diverse product, dosage form and client range. With this in mind good organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Senior Analytical Chemist role must be qualified in Chemistry or a related subject (or equivalent) and previous laboratory experience, preferably in pharmaceutical analytical development is required. Proven experience in HPLC method development and validation are essential. Also the ideal candidate will have experience of working to cGLP / GMP and will have used the techniques as described above as well as GC, UV and dissolution techniques.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Senior Analytical Chemist  please contact Jason Johal on 01438 723 500 or jjohal@ckscience.co.uk.   Please quote reference ST22590 in all correspondence.

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Hannah Milward at CK Science is currently helping an excellent Site Chemist who is looking for a new opportunity in Yorkshire.

His previous experience includes:

• Sampling at London underground workshops oil storage areas, underground tunnels and other clients.
• Completing analysis of water, soil samples and metallurgical, Inorganic chemicals, Organic chemicals, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Hardness, and Total dissolved solid, light penetration, Ph, Conductivity, Temp, H.C. compounds, chemical composition of soil, soil ph and other tests on request such as failure analysis.

This candidate is happy working shifts as they are often on call-out duty in their  current position which sees them working both days and nights.

Ideally looking for £20k+, this candidate is willing to consider this role at £18k providing there is an opportunity for them  to increase his earnings through overtime. This candidate is available for interview with 1 week’s notice.

For more information, please contact Hannah Milward at CK Science on 0114 283 9956 or email hmilward@ckscience.co.uk.

We would therefore like to say a big thank you to all of our fabulous clients who we have had the pleasure of working with over the past 20 years. 

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Schmidt criticised the lack of effort put into trying to ignite young people’s passion for science, particularly IT, which is not compulsory past fourteen. The IT courses available at GCSE level were also criticised for teaching how to use, not how to create software. Schmidt believes the answer is to recombine art and science, as was the norm in the Victorian era. Authors such as Lewis Carroll are cited as examples; he taught maths at Cambridge whilst writing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The Google chairman went on to add that the separation of science and humanities, and the lack of championing of the science subjects in schools, is hurting the amount of students applying for undergraduate courses in science at university. Furthermore, though the UK sees a lot of small start-ups, most end up selling to large multi-national companies, something Schmidt says needs to change in order for Britain to re-emerge as a potential scientific leader

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Responsibilities:

• Prepare regulatory submissions for countries that implement marketing regulations including US, Canada, Japan and China.
• Manage creation and development of technical files.
• Manage and maintain medical device registrations.
• Provide regulatory input in to product development projects.

The ideal candidate:

To be considered for this Regulatory Affairs Officer role, you will have demonstrable experience of Quality Management Systems such as ISO13485 and ISO9001.  Ideally, you will have regulatory submission experience of 510(k) and Technical files for in-vitro medical devices. 

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Regulatory Affairs Officer position, please contact Graeme Pallas on 0191 384 8905 or email gpallas@ckscience.co.uk. Please refer to reference 22613 in all correspondence.

Responsibilities:

The principle responsibilities of this Internal Technical Service Representative role will be:

• Provide technical consultation support to internal customers and help with troubleshooting
• Technical service contact for internal sales and distributors
• Focal contact for complaints
• Support field technical service and application development with trial preparations at customers
• Backup of field technical service and application development during their holidays
• Occasional travel to customers, main communication via phone and e-mail
• Advice with testing needs for problem solving
• Ability to work with people with different personalities and from different backgrounds 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this Technical Service Representative role will ideally have:

• BSc or MSc in polymer science, engineering or technology
• Industry experience in plastics processing would be an advantage.
• A deep understanding of co polyesters, cellulosics and processes relevant to speciality plastics would also be an advantage as would a solid understanding of conversion processes relevant to speciality plastics products such as extrusion, injection moulding.

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Internal Technical Service Representative role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 2839956 or nmistry@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote reference SH22552 in all correspondence.

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The role:

The main role will be the co-ordination of overhead and study-specific supplies procurement and materials management in support of development and GMP activities, working alongside Pharmaceutical Sciences and Quality Assurance (QA) staff.

Responsibilities:

The main tasks and responsibilities of this Supplies Co-ordinator will include:

• Plan and complete weekly workloads based on the schedule of Clinical Manufacturing and Development activities provided by the DCTM (Director Clinical Trials Manufacturing) or nominated deputy.
• Write Clinical Trial Specification documents to define Quality standards for materials to ensure suitability for use in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing
• Undertaking procurement, booking in, CoSHH assessments, sampling, reconciliation and controlled disposal or client returns of development and clinical manufacturing supplies of drug substances, excipients and comparator products as applicable.
• Monitoring and maintaining an clinical manufacturing materials portfolio of identified starting materials of the appropriate quality and quantity to meet the needs of studies activities in consultation with the D,CTM or nominated deputy.
• In conjunction with study specific Responsible Manufacturing Scientist (RMS), ensuring all study materials are sourced, sampled and released in a timely manner to meet the manufacturing needs of all studies.
• Ensure all materials are sourced from approved suppliers in agreement with relevant Quality and Procurement procedures
• Obtain and compile documentation to enable timely release of supplies
• Co-ordinate shipping of materials and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) to clients or 3rd parties.
• Identifying and maintaining appropriate overhead stock controls to ensure sufficient supply volumes are maintained at all times.
• Maintain a well organized, tidy and compliant GMP Store to ensure adequate stock control and segregation.
• In conjunction with other Pharmaceutical Sciences personnel, ensuring appropriate levels of radioactivity are procured within an adequate timeframe to meet the needs of development and clinical manufacturing experimentation and batch production.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all work undertaken, ensuring that all records are clear, concise and legible at all times to enable for full repetition and traceability.
• Working in a safe responsible manner at all times.
• Performing other duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this  Supplies Co-ordinator role will be degree qualified in a life-sciences subject or equivalent. Previous experience in a GMP environment, knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of raw materials and relevant experience in a supply chain role is desirable.

 The job may involve the following:

• A very high attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven planning capabilities
• Adherence to strict and tight deadlines
• Being able to work effectively within a team environment
• Working in a hazardous environment with high requirement to follow safety procedures

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Supplies Co-ordinator role please contact Naynesh Mistry on 0114 2839956 or email nmistry@ckscience.co.uk.  Please quote ref SH22506 in all correspondence.

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Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be responsible for a small quality team ensuring that food products meet set quality standards.  They will also attend key meetings and provide advice on quality assurance. 

Skills required:

Good communication skills are required along with a demonstrable record as a leader.  Ideally, you will be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). 

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this Senior Quality Technical Officer role please contact Graeme Pallas on 0191 384 9805 or email gpallas@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference DH22522 in all correspondence. 

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The QinetiQ Group, based in Farnborough, is selling off its fuel and lubricants business for £500,000, reports insidermedia.com.

The Intertek Group is to take over the UK Fuel and Lubricants Testing Business (OALTB), which QinetiQ has sold in order to concentrate on their core services, including aerospace and security. Intertek is going to bring the fuel business into the pharmaceutical and chemical division of their operations.

This is the third recent acquisition by Intertek, who have also purchased Stoke based Food Analytical Laboratories Limited (FAL) and Rechere Developpement and Consulting (RDC), based in Brussels. Wolfhart Hauser, CEO of Intertek, has said the purchases “demonstrate Intertek’s progress in its strategy to add new expertise and capabilities across the supply chain.” He later commented that the firm is looking forward “to welcoming these companies and their management teams to Intertek.”

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Hannah Milward – Temporary Recruitment at CK Science, Chesterfield

Hannah Milward, has joined the CK Science Head Office in Chesterfield and will be focusing on temporary recruitment for the science and engineering industries. Hannah graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Bsc Honours in Food and Nutrition. During her course, Hannah spent her Industrial Placement Year working for Northern Foods, where, for the first six months, she worked in Quality Assurance, and for the remaining six months she worked in Technical Development.

 Hannah has recently passed her probation at CK Science. On passing her probation, her Manager, Russell Oakley stated, “Hannah has been successful in passing her probationary period with CK Science.  She has taken the Chesterfield temp section by the scruff of it’s neck and given it the shake up it needed, with 6 placements in the space of 3 months!!!!  She has also shown great promise with her ability to consult with both client and candidates at such an early stage in her recruitment career.  I am confident this will continue and I’m sure Hannah will develop her section into a extremely profitable asset for the Chesterfield office!”

Naynesh Mistry – Permanent Recruitment for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Food Industries at CK Science, Chesterfield

Naynesh joined the CK Science Head Office this week and will be focusing on permanent recruitment for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Food Industries. Naynesh has Bsc in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic Sciences. With a strong background in Pharmaceuticals, Naynesh has previously worked  as  Senior Scientist at Pfizer, an Inhalation Scientist at 3M Healthcare and a Laboratory Manager at Keele University where he was responsible for supervising 40 highly charged students! Naynesh has always wanted to get into recruitment and his interests include tennis coaching, football and learning to cook (although he says this is more of a challenge than an interest!).

Speaking of Naynesh’s arrival to CK Science, his Manager Russell Oakley stated,  “The Chesterfield recruitment team are really pleased to have Naynesh on board in the Chesterfield office.  We have been really busy over recent weeks and Naynesh is a much needed addition to the team, bringing inside industry knowledge and enthusiasm to the team.  We are confident Naynesh will develop into a successful consultant and we all wish him well in his new role.”

As CK Science has earlier reported, here, GSK is set to expand its UK operations, adding to the current 16,000 employees throughout Britain. Two sites in Scotland and one in county Durham are being looked into as locations to create new plants. This comes at a time when other companies with UK branches are scaling back their operations. Andrew Witty, GSK’s chief executive, has said that his company wants to “have more manufacturing and do more R&D work in Britain” leading to a greater amount of tax paid by GSK.

In the next few years, GSK expects to be a “net hirer” because the UK can strike a good balance between research and development support and competitive medicine prices. GSK has moved back into the black this year, recording a £1.1 billion profit in the second quarter, meaning that they can afford the expense of reopening UK operations.

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pharmacy benefits companies

Pharmaceutical companies are beginning to worry that due to the proposed $29 billion deal that will see Express Scripts buy Medco Health Solutions, drug prices could decrease, affecting the pharamceutical compnies profits. Most who have commented on the deal, including Eli Lilly’s CFO Dernica Rice, have played down the impact the buy-out will have, with Rice saying Lilly could maintain its negotiation power through their products advantage over the generic drugs on the market.

However, Michael Luby, of BioPharma Alliance, believes the merger will mean the combined company would have “extraordinary purchasing power… [and] leverage [over] pharmaceutical companies.” Price cuts in Europe; particularly Germany and Spain, have been causing pharmaceutical companies problems, and having staved off effort from the US government over pricing, the big companies are now going to have to attempt to stop the private sector submitting the pharmaceutical sector to the same pricing measures.

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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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On Thursday 21^st July, Roche is expected to post profits margin increases that follow on from the 4% increase from 2010 throughout the first half of 2011.

Roche has been having to streamline the business; like many pharmaceutical companies have, meaning costs have been cut and some jobs have been lost, but the predicted increase should mean that Roche can balance out the costs and possibly be able to fill those jobs that have been lost in the next few years.

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The company:

This company provides genomic and bioinformatic data analysis to the pharmaceutical industries.

The job:

This bioinformatics company is looking for an experienced Computational Biologist (s) or Bioinformation(s) with formal training in biological sciences.

The successful candidate:

This successful candidate for this Computational Biologist position must be computer literate and competent using software packages and have experience in dealing with large quantities of high-throughput genomics data. You will also be qualified to degree level, ideally to MSc or PhD level or equivalent industry experience.

To be considered for this role, you must also have experience of working in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and be well organised with good communication skills. Within this Computational Biologist role, you will also be required to interface directly with clients and be expected to lead a number of data analysis projects simultaneously.

Apply now

For more information, or to apply for this Computational Biologist position, please contact Carrie Ann Bell at CK Science on 0191 384 8905 or email bsmith@ckscience.co.uk.