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Changes to IR35 legislation and its impact on employers
In October 2018 the government confirmed that it will be extending the off-payroll rules to the private sector. As of 6 April 2020, clients in the private sector will be responsible for assessing the IR35 Status of their contractors. For those deemed to be working inside IR35, the client will need to ensure they deduct […]
Just graduated and interested in working in Pharma?
Here are some career paths to consider. Finishing university and finding your first job in Pharma as a graduate is a challenging period for most. With so many options available to you, how do you choose which roles to apply for? To help you make that all-important decision, we have asked real life pharma experts […]
How to find a graduate job in Science after University
Congratulations, you are about to graduate from university. But what now? Leaving university and finding your first graduate role in Science is a daunting process. With so many opportunities out there, where do you start looking? Moreover, once friends start receiving job offers and family start questioning you about your own future, the pressure really […]
Job of the week: B Cell Screening Scientist
We are currently recruiting for a B Cell Screening Scientist to join a household brand at their site in Stevenage. We have chosen this role as it is an:
How New Graduates Can Stand Out from the Crowd
How can you ensure that you stand out in a sea of new graduates and give yourself the best chance of landing your ideal job?
Bioscience Scientist Job – Cambridge
An excellent opportunity for a Bioscience Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company with a major UK presence.
Don’t panic over smashed glassware! An interview with an Analytical Chemist
If you love chemistry and would like to use it regularly in your role, a career as an Analytical Chemist might be for you. We interviewed one of our contractors, Jacob, who works as an Analytical Chemist for a well known brand....
Job of the week: Material Scientist
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Material Scientist to join the battery materials team of a multinational chemicals company, based at their site in Billingham on a permanent basis. Our client is a global market leader in the sustainable technologies industry, employing over 14,000 people worldwide. They have recently invested heavily in their state of the art battery material facilities, and are undergoing a period of growth.
Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019, hosted by mentalhealth.org, will take place from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019. During Mental Health Awareness Week, schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to bring attention to the subject of mental health in numerous ways. There are many ways to get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week, […]
Job of the week: Process Development Manager
We have an excellent opportunity for a Process Development Manager to join a company in the Pharmaceutical industry. Our client are the world’s leading manufacturers of biosimilar and biopharmaceutical products used in the treatment of a wide range of human healthcare conditions from cancer to arthritis. As the Process Development Manager you will manage and […]
Job of the week: Production Technican
We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician to work with a rapidly expanding Medical Device manufacturing company, based at their site in Saffron Walden, on a permanent basis. Our client is a world leader in the development and manufacture of high performance polymer materials for use in medical device applications.
6 Ways Managers Can Help Reduce Stress in the Workplace
Your staff are your strongest asset. The benefits of having healthy and happy employees are endless. Predominately, happy and healthy staff are proven to be more motivated, productive and take less sick leave, which in turn makes them more profitable. Here are CK’s top recommendations for managers to follow, to reduce stress in the workplace.
Job of the week: Microbiologist
We have an amazing opportunity for a Microbiologist working for a well respected contract testing facility in Nottingham. Our client provides independent, GMP analytical services such as Bioburden and pathogens, PET, environmental monitoring, water testing, endotoxin testing, antibiotic assay, disinfectant efficacy to the food and pharmaceutical industries that are based in the Nottingham area. Temporary […]
Extension of the off payroll rules into the private sector
What’s happening and when? On 6 April 2020 the IR35 rules in the private sector will change. In brief, the IR35 rules apply where an individual works through an intermediary, such as a personal services company, and provides their services to an end user client. If that intermediary did not exist, but the individual looked […]
Job of the week: MCERTS Stack Monitoring Technologist
We have an excellent opportunity for a MCERTS Stack Monitoring Technologist to join an inclusive company committed to staff welfare. Our client provides services to its clients and is at the forefront of driving quality, standards and innovation within the industry. This role demands a Technologist with MCERTS certification within the stack monitoring environment. The […]
4 Tips for Reducing Stress and Improving Work-Life Balance
Since 1992, the month of April has also been known as Stress Awareness Month. During this time, experts across the country join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Having a healthy work-life balance is an area many people struggle with. For many of us, the pressure of juggling family priorities, work deadlines and day-to-day life can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.
7 Alternative Career Paths for Scientists
What happens when you have worked so hard to get a science degree and even a Ph.D., only to realise that maybe you don’t want to follow the expected research trajectory, and instead you want to try something new? We've compiled a list of seven popular alternative career paths for scientists looking for a change.
Job of the week: Laboratory Manager (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring)
Are you looking for a varied and exciting role where no two days will be the same? We have an amazing opportunity for a Laboratory Manager, or highly experienced state registered Senior Biomedical/Clinical Scientist, to join a leading charity organisation and provider of epilepsy services.
An interview with an Analytical Chemist
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as an Analytical Chemist? Perhaps you're looking to get into a career in chemistry or looking at a career change.
What motivates people to take on contract work?
With the uncertainty and confusion about what exactly Brexit means for the country and many businesses, there has been a rise in demand for contractors. According to a study by the Freelance Union, by 2020 half of the workforce will be made up of contractors – increasing from 35% of the workforce in 2014. There […]
