There are a number ‘feel good’ buzzwords or phrases that you should use on your CV or application to help make your CV or application form sparkle.
The following competencies and associated keywords may help you when putting together a CV or application form when applying for your next job in science:
Do you have any ideas as to other buzzwords you think might help a CV or application form stand out from the crowd? Please leave your thoughts in the comments box below.
Our client, a global industry leader in Consumer & Medical Device Technology, are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to work from their state-of-the-art Manufacturing facilities based in Suffolk.
Joining their Quality Engineering Team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key manufacturing improvements in line with continual improvement activities such as 5S, Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing.
As a Quality Engineer, you will also be involved in conducting audits utilising a range of quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, Lean) in line with relevant quality standards (ISO 13485, 19001) as well as implementing non conformance reports and root cause analysis in order to ensure corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are taken.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in Technology Development & Manufacturing, which in return offers an attractive salary and benefits package as well as strong career progression.
To be considered for this Quality Engineer role, you will have a degree or equivalent in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline and proven practical experience within a Manufacturing and/or Medical Device Environment including Black Belt or the potential to achieve. Demonstrated experience of quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, PPAP, DFSS, Lean Manufacturing) and knowledge of quality standards (ISO 13485, 19001) are essential for this role.
How to Apply
If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19410 in all correspondence.
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.
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.
According to a report by The Royal Society, if the UK does not invest heavily in science and scientific research, it will face decades of sluggish economic decline.
The report warned that Britain’s current advantage is in danger of being wiped out by the US, China, India, France and Germany who have increased spending in science to help boost their economies. For instance, the German government has said it will increase their budget for education and research by 12bn Euros by 2013.
Sir Martin Taylor, chair of the report’s advisory group stated: “As France announces a new €35bn investment in the knowledge economy, the UK cuts university budgets by £600m, with the threat of more to come.
“The UK has been in the top two of the scientific premier league for the last 350 years. It would seem obvious that politicians would recognise the need to invest in this competitive advantage rather than cutting funds.”
Lord Waldegrave, former Science Minister and provost of Eton College said: “Times are tough but this is exactly when you need to invest in the future and focus spending where you already have an advantage.
“Investment in science cannot be turned on and off on a political whim – we must have a long-term investment. If we cut science now, just as the benefits of nearly twenty years of consistent policy are really beginning to bear fruit, we will seriously damage our economic prospects.”
The report praises the fact that patents granted to UK universities have increase by 136% between 2000 and 2008, and that university spin outs employed 14,000 people in 2007/2008 with a turnover of £1.1bn. However, it seems that research and development is a weakness for the UK – in 2007 British companies spent 1.14% of GDP on R&D while in the US spent 1.9% and Germany 1.8%.
Experts in the field recommend the following to help remedy the situation:
Creating a 15 year framework for science and innovation with increased spending.
Prioritising investment in scientific skills and infrastructure, such as laboratories and equipment.
Better aligning science and innovation with global challenges.
Revitalising science and mathematics education.
And expanding the R&D tax credit.
Lord Sainsbury, the former science minister and member of the advisory group said: “We cannot compete with countries such as China and India on the basis of low wages, and science and innovation must, therefore, be the basis of the strategy for growth which we need to have as we go into a tough period of fiscal consolidation.”
Our client is a global Pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge. They are looking for a Senior QA Officer to act as a liaison between the company plants and contractors for bulk and components supplied by the plants to the contractors.
As a Senior QA Officer, your key role will be to modify, audit and ensure contractor quality standards and protocol for processing material into finished product. You will also be involved in conducting contractor quality assurance audits and coordinating the development of documentation for the contractor manual.
Suitable candidates for this Senior QA Officer role should have a broad knowledge of cGMP for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry and have an understanding of worldwide regulatory affairs. It is also essential that you have previous experience of working within Quality Assurance and knowledge of Quality Control techniques and testing methodologies is beneficial. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
If you would like more information about this Senior QA Officer role, please contact Lucy Campell on 01438 723 500 or email lcampbell@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19212 in all correspondence.
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 is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Biomedical Scientist with extensive Transfusion and/or Transplantation knowledge to work with them on an ongoing locum basis to cover long term sick leave.
This Biomedical Scientist role will involve performing, analysing, interpreting, documenting and reporting routine and complex investigations in any diagnostic laboratory e.g. Red Cell, Immunohaematology, histocompatibility and immunogenetics, reference microbiology, donation testing or research. You will also be involved in leading and mentoring other staff members.
The successful candidate for this Biomedical Scientist role Candidates will be a registered Biomedical Scientist and will also be HPC registered. Candidates must also have experience within Transfusion and or Transplantation laboratory. Candidates must be eligible to work in the EEA.
If you would like more information about this Biomedical Scientist role, please contact Philippa Robertson on 0114 2839956 or email probertson@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote HC19265 in all correspondences.
About CK Healthcare
CK Healthcare is the new name in healthcare recruitment, specialising in the recruitment of locum Allied Health Professionals and Health Service Scientists to the NHS. 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.
Assay Scientist Required for Leading Technology Consultancy based in Cambridgeshire, UK
Our client, an industry leading Technology Consultancy, are currently looking for an Assay Scientist to join their state-of-the-art facilities based in Cambridgeshire. Joining their Technology Development Team, you will be involved in a range of development projects surrounding technology for the Medical Device, Healthcare and Consumer industries.
Working as an Assay Scientist, you will be responsible for Project Management of multi-disciplinary teams surrounding the development of new technology, liaising on a consultancy basis with clients and maintaining a ‘hands on’ focus within the fields of assay development and formulation. You will also be involved in the mentoring and development of junior consultants.
This is an exciting time to join an innovative organisation who specialise in the development of bespoke technology for clients within the Medical, Healthcare and Consumer markets. In return they offer a very attractive salary and benefits package.
To be considered for this Assay Scientist role, you will have a degree in chemistry or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) as well as proven practical project management experience and demonstrated knowledge of assay development gained within a technology and/or medical device environment. Experience within a consultancy based function or client facing role would be highly advantageous but not essential.
If you would like to hear more about this Assay Scientist job, please contact Andrew Bolton on 01438 723 500 or email abolton@ckscience.co.uk.
If you are successful after the first round of screening, we will contact you within five working days. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote reference ST19294 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.
Immunoassay Development Scientist based in South East, UK
Our client is involved in supporting healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with technically advanced testing services. This innovative and dynamic company are currently looking for a “hands on” Immunoassay Development Scientist to join their team based in Suffolk, who is capable of developing new assays from concept through to validation and transfer to manufacturing. Reporting to the Head of Immunodiagnostics Development, you will be involved in the design and development of In-vitrodiagnostic devises using immunodiagnostic procedures.
Working as an Immunoassay Development Scientist, you will oversee the maintenance and growth of hybridomas for monoclonal antibody production and the purification of component materials from sources such as recombinant organisms, hybrodomas or other biological systems. You will also assist in the design, development and troubleshooting of all immunoassay development projects to verify and validate the product.
The successful candidate for this Immunoassay Development Scientist job will beeducatedto degree level or equivalent in a science related subject and that you have knowledge of working to GLP. Experience of analytical techniques such as ELISA, 2D electrophoresis, protein purification and cell culture is also essential.
If you would like to hear more about this Scientist job, please contact Lucy Campbell on 01438 723 500 or email lcampbell@ckscience.co.uk. Please quote reference ST19177 in all correspondence.
If you are successful after the first round of screening we will contact you within 5 working days. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
About CK Science
CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team ofspecialist 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.
My client provides Clinical Trial services including import, secondary packaging, batch release and distribution of Advance Therapy Medicinal Products and other specialised IMPs. They are currently looking for a QP with Biological experience to join a growing team at one of their UK sites in Hertfordshire.
Under the direction of the UK Quality Manager, the QP will be expected to support the IMP activities within their Bioservices division. The role has three primary functions, acting as a QP, technical contribution to the operation of Bioservices and conducting audits. Forming part of the ‘QP team’ the jobholder will support the QP certification activities, maintain an up to date awareness of current legislation and contribute to QP policies.
The ideal candidate will meet the EU requirements for Qualified Person status and it is essential that they have experience in Biologics. The ability to interpret regulatory requirements in a pragmatic manner to support both the client study needsand that of the business is also essential. Any experience in Biotech development, management of Clinical Supplies or the regulatory processes for clinical trials would be a distinct advantage.
It is envisaged that the requirement will be for 1-2 days per week and the position will be on a rolling contract basis. Please call for more information on the role. If you are successful after the first round of screening we will contact you within 5 working days. Entitlement to work in the EEA is essential.
If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Jason Johal on 01438 723 500 or email jjohal@ckscience.co.uk, quoting reference ST19009 in all correspondence. Alternatively, to apply, please click here.
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.
It is important that you are proud of your CV. After all, if it is effective, it is going to open doors in the scientific industry for you. Below are some more handy hints to help improve your chances of getting a great science job:
- Tailor your CV to the scientific vacancy: Read the scientific advert or job specification closely and tailor your CV to the science vacancy. If your experience matches scientific keywords in the job advert, make sure they feature prominently on your CV and or covering letter. Make it very obvious to the reader what you have done, when you did it and where, in a simple and concise manner.
- Less is more: Ensure your CV is easy on the eye and that it is a maximum of two A4 sides long. There should be plenty of open space in your CV. By using bullet points and good formatting to ensure that your CV is not too wordy.
- Do not repeat yourself: If you repeat yourself in your CV, it will look like you are padding it out or that you have nothing much to say.
- Do not make silly spelling mistakes: Either get a friend you trust or your CK Science Consultant to check it over for you.
CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters and career consultants are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. In addition to the above CV writing tips, we can actively offer you scientific careers advice, assistance with your interview preparation and up-to-date information about the scientific industry.
A great CV is the key to getting the perfect science job for you. Both employers and recruiters within the scientific industry can receive 100’s of CV’s for every science related vacancy they advertise. Time can be tight for scientific professionals, so it is important that your CV stands out from the rest. You should use your CV to showcase your strengths and to sell your scientific background to the reader, demonstrating that you are the right person for that particular science job.
As a jobseeker in the scientific industry, you may find these guidelines helpful if you are wondering how to structure you CV and what to include in it:
- Contact details: Make certain that your contact details are easy to spot. They should be at the top of the first page of your CV. Include:
-Name
- Home address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Education: Detail the educational establishments at which you have studied including the attendance dates, in chronological order with the most recent first. You should include any relevant scientific modules, projects or dissertation work you have completed.
- Work experience: List your most recent scientific research first.This makes it easier for the reader to see if you have the right scientific experience and whether have gained it recently. Put your other scientific jobs after your current role in reverse chronological order. You should include:
- Name of the employer
- Job title
- Responsibilities
- Achievements gained
- Interests: Employers in the scientific industry will be particularly interested in activities which have developed your leadership and team-working skills. You should also mention here any volunteer work you have done.
- References: It is best practice to give two employment references, one from your recent employer and one from your place of study. Include address, telephone number and email address.
- Availability: It is a good idea to mention the notice period required by your current employer.
For the next installment of CV tips that will help you write the CV that will get you that perfect science job, visit our website on Monday 16th November.
CK Science is the largest independent scientific recruitment company in the UK. Our team of specialist recruiters and career consultants are here to help you achieve your career ambitions within the scientific industry. In addition to the above CV writing tips, we can actively offer you scientific careers advice, assistance with your interview preparation and up-to-date information about the scientific industry.
There are a number ‘feel good’ buzzwords or phrases that you should use on your CV or application to help make your CV or application form sparkle.
