We are currently looking for a QC Analytical Scientist to join a leading Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing company based in the South of the UK. As the QC Analytical Scientist you will be responsible for undertaking chemical and biochemical analyses to support the manufacture of pharmaceutical products in compliance to GMP regulations.
This is a great role for a recent graduate with a chemistry background to gain essential industry experience.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the QC Analytical Scientist will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. You will be responsible for the testing of raw materials, finished products, in-process and stability samples.
2. You will apply various chemical and biochemical techniques for enzyme analysis including HPLC and UPLC, Gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting
3. You will write quality records, devise CAPAs and execute protocols and investigations (OOS procedures) to troubleshoot QC issues.
4. You will take an active role in the training of junior staff work collaboratively with wider teams to ensure the smooth running of the Analytical QC department.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the QC Analytical Scientist we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in a life sciences discipline relating to Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.
2. Proven industry experience working in an analytical pharmaceutical GMP environment.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience testing raw materials and finished products using HPLC.
Key Words: Analytical | HPLC | Chemistry | Pharmaceutical | FTIR | QC | Quality Control | GMP | CAPA | OOS | OOT | Change Control | SOP | Biopharmaceutical | UPLC | Gel Electrophoresis | Graduate | BSc | MSc | CDMO | Analytical Scientist
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.....Read more...
We are currently looking for a Formulation Group Leader to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Leicestershire area. As the Formulation Group Leader you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of Formulation projects to agreed timelines and budgets.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Formulation Group Leader will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Scaling up product through phases I, II and III of pharmaceutical development.
2. Managing a team of formulation development scientists and technicians, with occasional recruitment responsibilities. Tracking progress of those reporting to you.
3. Making sure quality of output from formulation and process studies to ensure CMC activities meet regulatory and cGMP standards.
4. Support internal and external tech transfer and scale up activities.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the Formulation Group Leader we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in a Chemistry related field.
2. Proven industry experience in Formulation.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with Tech Transfer, scaling up through all phases to commercial.
Key Words: Formulation, Management, Tech Transfer, Scale up, CMC, cGMP, GDP, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Development.
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer who are certified by Investors in People for talent development. We therefore welcome applications for any interested parties who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.....Read more...
Cheminformatics Expert – Drug Discovery
Newton Colmore is working for a start-up drug discovery biotech and we are assisting them in their search for a cheminformatics expert to join their research team.
The company is seeking an experienced Cheminformatics Scientist to join their multidisciplinary team in San Diego and help setup their cheminformatics function. As a key member of their research and development team, you will leverage your expertise in computational chemistry and data analysis to support drug discovery efforts and advance their pipeline of therapeutic candidates.
There will also be the possibility of growing a larger cheminformatics team around you, depending on the progress the company makes with their technology.
You will be Responsible for:
Develop and implement cheminformatics tools and algorithms to analyze chemical data, predict compound properties, and facilitate drug design workflows.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of chemists, biologists, and computational scientists to design and optimize small molecule libraries for lead identification and optimization.
Utilize computational modelling techniques to predict molecular interactions, bioactivity profiles, and ADMET properties of drug candidates.
Maintain and enhance databases, software platforms, and data visualization tools for chemical and biological data management and analysis.
To be considered for this role you will ideally have the following;
Ideally educated to PhD-level in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Bioinformatics, or related field.
Experience in cheminformatics or computational chemistry, preferably within a start-up environment in industry.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, and experience with cheminformatics software packages (e.g., RDKit, OpenEye, ChemAxon).
Strong understanding of chemical informatics principles, molecular modeling techniques, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis.
The company are open on seniority level and can tailor the role to suit the right candidate’s experience level and so do get in touch even if you feel you are either too junior or senior for the role. Newton Colmore specializes in this type of role and so we will be able to provide more opportunities to you in the future too.
The company are offering tailored packages for the right candidate that will match your expectations and experience level. This comes with a comprehensive list of benefits along with the chance to build your own team.
To find out more, make a confidential application now and Matt Lowdon, our Head of Biotechnology and Therapeutics will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore is a specialist medical devices and biotechnology recruitment agency, with expertise in helping our clients find the experts they need to develop ground-breaking products, therapeutics, and services.
Partnering with an expert agency in your job search is a great way to expand your horizons. As Specialist recruiters we develop our network every day, meaning they have access to roles and companies that you may not be aware of.
To complement this, we have deep insights into our markets and clients that will benefit you in the interview process, ensuring you can perform at your best. To conclude the process, we have an excellent track record of negotiating offers on behalf of our clients and candidates.
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Post-Doc Scientist – High Performance Batteries
Newton Colmore is working with a battery and energy storage technology company in Cambridge and we are assisting them with their search for a post-doc scientist.
As a Post-doc Scientist, you will be charged with developing the company’s next generation energy storage materials and high-performance battery systems. This will include working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise the performance of battery materials and contribute to developing a deep understanding of the key structure – property relationships in functional battery materials and materials formulations.
Some other key parts to the role will include;
Designing, synthesising, and evaluating novel functional battery materials.
Establishing structure-property correlations and to characterise their impact on battery performance
Creative contributions to brainstorms, studies, and project meeting discussions.
Proposal and design of novel materials and recommendations to solve chemical synthetic issues.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people with strong knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymers that complements a PhD in Chemistry. Any experience with battery technologies or electrochemical techniques would be a significant advantage.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary, a 10% signing bonus, and benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract with possibilities for future roles in within the organisation. We are ideally looking for a candidate who has recently or will soon be finishing a PhD, but we are open to candidates who have 1-to-2 years of experience in industry or as a post-doc.
For more information make an application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more details, confidentially.
Why apply via an agency?
Partnering with an expert recruitment agency in your job search is a great way to expand your horizons. As specialist recruiters we develop our network every day, meaning we have access to roles and companies that you may not be aware of. To complement this, we have deep insights into our markets and clients that will benefit you in the interview process, ensuring you can perform at your best. We are expert negotiators who will also seek the best outcome for all stakeholders.
Keywords: Senior Chemist, Energy Storage Systems, Synthetic Chemistry, OLED, Materials Engineering, organometallic.....Read more...
Organic Chemist – Conductive Polymer Research
A growing scientific technology and innovation house based in Cambridge are in the process of expansion and are hiring for an organic chemist to join their research team.
As an organic chemist, you will be charged with accelerating the development of the next generation materials aimed at reducing C02 emissions. This will include working within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to maximise the performance of new materials, specifically working on the synthesis of thermally conductive polymers for electronics.
Some other key parts to the role will include;
The Design, synthesis, purification, and characterisation of functionalised inorganic fillers.
Inventing novel concepts and technical solutions that widen the company’s IP
Working exclusively on improving the performance of devices and materials.
Designing and conducting experiments and interpreting data into meaningful conclusions.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people with strong knowledge of organic chemistry, coupled with experience in the design and successful synthesis of novel organic molecules. This experience will be backed up with chemistry-related academics, ideally to PhD level but this role is flexible. This will be a two-year fixed term contract, with a view to be made permanent thereafter, although that is not guaranteed.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary plus a 10% signing bonus, and benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on leading edge technologies.
For more information make a confidential application now and a consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
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This Process Operator position is with a globally leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company that are willing to invest heavily into the successful candidate to promote career and personal development. This role is offering £33,000-£40,000 including shift allowance. The Process Operator will be working 12-hour days, nights and weekend shifts on a 24/7 rota for 7 weeks, followed by an 18-day break.
Taking this opportunity as Process Operator would mean working for a leading global producer of pharmaceuticals. This is a key manufacturing company relied on by many industries and this Process Operator role is critical to ongoing operation. Long-term opportunities to advance your career, skillset and education are open.
Responsibilities of a Process Operator will include:
Carrying out sampling activities whilst producing API/intermediates and working efficiently to meet daily requirements.
Keep operational activities to a high standard in line with plant and business goals.
Utilise problem solving skills when resolving issues and identify root causes of deviations.
Use industry knowledge to improve plant performance whilst maintaining site housekeeping standards and carrying out required safety checks.
To be successful in this position as Process Operator, an established technical background with experience in a production or operations environment on a COMAH site within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing would be beneficial. We would consider candidates with experience within HPLC / GC, Chemical Manufacturing, GMP or a degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry. Working for this multi-million-pound market leading company as a Process Operator means receiving a comprehensive benefits package alongside salary including competitive pension, private health care and discretionary annual bonus.
Please apply directly for further information regarding this role.....Read more...
Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist (Battery Materials)
Location: Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £39,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Client:
Our client, a leading firm focused on accelerating research translation into marketable products.
The Role:
As a Post-Doctoral Researcher Chemist, you will contribute to developing energy storage materials, characterising and testing novel materials for batteries within a multidisciplinary team.
Duties:
* Contribute creatively to brainstorming sessions, studies, and project meetings.
* Assist in formulating electrode and electrolyte material inks and pastes, including solvent screening and microscopy studies.
* Characterize battery materials using electrochemical analysis techniques, including EIS.
* Fabricate and test coin cell devices with novel battery materials, interpreting data and making recommendations.
* Accurately record practical work to document new Intellectual Property (IP) and contribute to patent drafts.
* Initiate, deliver, and document high-quality studies to achieve R&D targets.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
* Foster key working relationships with line managers, project teams, device scientists, and external partners.
* Coordinate activities and disseminate results with relevant teams.
Requirements:
Essential:
* PhD in chemistry, material science, physics, or related field, or equivalent industrial/academic experience.
* Strong knowledge and practical experience in electrochemical techniques or battery technologies.
* Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
* Experience in high-tech R&D or manufacturing.
* Additional background in organic, inorganic, or interface chemistry, and relevant analytical techniques.
* Understanding of structure-property relationships in functional materials.
* Interest in synthesis and evaluation of functional materials in device formats.
* Experience with Intellectual Property (IP) generation and patent filing.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Pension scheme
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Paid time off for voluntary work
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexi-time scheme and work-from-home opportunities
* Private health and dental care, life assurance, income protection insurance
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and further enhance your career.
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Keywords: Materials Scientist, Research Scientist, Scientist, Battery Materials, Battery Technology, Battery
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Production Operative required to join a market-leading specialist in the way of green chemistry. A fast growing business whom values its employees. Offering £12 per hour, regular afternoon shift, overtime paid at a premium and with on-site parking. A permanent position that offers continued development and progression opportunities as the company grows.
A business that Formulates manufactures and distributes cleaning products under its own brand as well as producing OEM products for market-leading brands. A small business with exciting growth plans for the future.
We are looking for a Production operative to work on the filling line. This is a fast-paced position, the ability to make decisions promptly, resolve issues, and have strong communication skills is key.
What is on offer to the Production Operative
A starting hourly rate between £12 per hour
Working hours 2pm – 10 am, 39 hour working week
28 days holiday
Pension Scheme
On-site Parking
Genuine career development opportunities
Key Accountabilities of the Production Operative
Loading, feeding and operating machinery (training provided)
In-process product quality inspection
Packaging finished product
Offering flexibility and support to colleagues and other departments when required
Key Experience Required of the Production Operative
Ideally the candidate will come from a fast paced production background
Works well individually and also as part of a team
Highly organised
The Production operative role is based in Keighley, BD20
For immediate consideration for the Production operative position, please “click apply” or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment on 01484 645269.
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Dangerous Goods Compliance Specialist
Location: Darlington, Durham (Hybrid)
Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
The Client:
Our client is a renowned supplier of computerised systems for managing dangerous goods in sea transport, supporting global entities in shipping, distribution, warehouses, ports, and regulatory bodies.
The Role:
As a Dangerous Goods Compliance Specialist, reporting to the Regulations and Compliance Manager, youll support dangerous goods compliance, consultancy, and training. Enhance the validation software and training materials.
Duties:
* Monitor dangerous goods regulations and communicate updates internally and externally.
* Provide support for consultancy queries regarding IMDG, ADR, and DGSA.
* Address customer queries on dangerous goods regulations and their implementation in software solutions.
* Develop regulatory training material and validation rules for automated cargo acceptance.
* Enhance training provision and update materials as needed.
* Assist in developing the Remote Container inspection programme.
* Support the Software Development team with validation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Certification in transportation of dangerous goods or equivalent experience, such as DGSA qualification.
* Thorough understanding of IMDG Code and ADR regulations.
* Experience in consultancy or training related to dangerous goods safety and compliance.
* Strong communication skills for stakeholder liaison and regulatory guidance.
* Ability to analyse and apply complex regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or relevant field.
* In-depth knowledge of IMDG Code and ADR regulations with 3-5 years of experience.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Flexible working time
* 25 Days holidays
* Life Assurance
* Death in service
* Pension Scheme
Apply now for this opportunity to contribute to global safety standards and advance your career.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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The Job
The Company:
Established company with great career opportunities.
One of the largest blood glucose companies in the UK.
Showing a good level of continual and sustained growth.
One of the market leaders.
Fantastic career opportunity.
The Role of the Territory Sales Manager
The main element of the role as the new Diabetes Care Manager/Rep is to promote and sell the blood glucose monitor, downloadable software and the pen needles.
You will be responsible for selling into GP's Surgeries, Meds Management and Hospitals.
Within this territory there will be a mix of account management and new business - 50/50 new/existing.
You will only really be targeted on revenue as the company and role is built on trust and integrity.
You will not need to get to actively tender with procurement but you will get involved with tendering on occasion purely for development purposes. Already included on formularies so no market access etc.
You will also be responsible for arranging clinics to train patients how best to use the machine and software etc.
Covering Northern Ireland
Benefits of the Territory Sales Manager
£30k-£43k basic salary
£12k commission (uncapped)
Car Allowance
Business mileage paid
A daily allowance of £5 per day
Pension scheme
Holiday is 25 days per year
Death in service
Laptop & Mobile Phone
The Ideal Person for the Territory Sales Manager
Diabetes sales experience.
In depth therapy and UK diabetes market knowledge.
Looking for people from a blood glucose monitoring background or has sold insulin for instance into GP's etc.
Really need to be able to talk at a clinical level within diabetes and have an understanding of the NHS sales process.
Will also consider a commercially astute graduate with Bio-Chemistry degree & shadowing.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starting sales professional.
Strong customer relationships are preferable and good administrative and interpersonal skills a must.
Outside of the ideal will look at any medical devices sales people with a decent track record selling into GP's Surgeries, Meds Management, Hospitals etc.
Can talk at a clinical level and have an understanding of the NHS and biology/biochemistry.
Need to be honest, driven, entrepreneurial, and hold gravitas and exude integrity.
You will be self-motivated, driven and enthusiastic.
If you think the role of Territory Sales Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Rio Barclay
Email: riob@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.....Read more...
The Company:
Established company with great career opportunities.
One of the largest blood glucose companies in the UK.
Showing a good level of continual and sustained growth.
One of the market leaders.
Fantastic career opportunity.
The Role of the Territory Sales Manager
The main element of the role as the new Diabetes Care Manager/Rep is to promote and sell the blood glucose monitor, downloadable software and the pen needles.
You will be responsible for selling into GP's Surgeries, Meds Management and Hospitals
Within this territory there will be a mix of account management and new business - 50/50 new/existing.
You will only really be targeted on revenue as the company and role is built on trust and integrity.
You will not need to get to actively tender with procurement but you will get involved with tendering on occasion purely for development purposes. Already included on formularies so no market access etc.
You will also be responsible for arranging clinics to train patients how best to use the machine and software etc.
Covering Greater Manchester & Lancashire
Benefits of the Territory Sales Manager
£30k-£43k basic salary
£12k commission (uncapped)
Car Allowance
Business mileage paid
A daily allowance of £5 per day
Pension scheme
Holiday is 25 days per year
Death in service
Laptop & Mobile Phone
The Ideal Person for the Territory Sales Manager
Diabetes sales experience.
In depth therapy and UK diabetes market knowledge.
Looking for people from a blood glucose monitoring background or has sold insulin for instance into GP's etc.
Really need to be able to talk at a clinical level within diabetes and have an understanding of the NHS sales process.
Will also consider a commercially astute graduate with Bio-Chemistry degree & shadowing.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starting sales professional.
Strong customer relationships are preferable and good administrative and interpersonal skills a must.
Outside of the ideal will look at any medical devices sales people with a decent track record selling into GP's Surgeries, Meds Management, Hospitals etc.
Can talk at a clinical level and have an understanding of the NHS and biology/biochemistry.
Need to be honest, driven, entrepreneurial, and hold gravitas and exude integrity.
You will be self-motivated, driven and enthusiastic.
If you think the role of Territory Sales Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Rio Barclay
Email: riob@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no. 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.....Read more...
Systems Engineer – Medical Devices Diagnostics – London
A start-up Medical Devices company, based in Central London, is currently hiring for a Systems Engineer to join them and help accelerate the design, development, building, and testing of a novel Diagnostics technology, working to ISO 13485 Medical Devices standards.
Due to the early stage of this organisation, there is still the potential of acquiring equity. Meaning your success will have a direct impact on your future.
Your focus will be accelerating the design, development, building and testing of the hardware of this new Diagnostics Medical Device, working alongside some excellent Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers.
This Medical Devices organisation is looking for a Systems Engineer who has worked on hardware development of a Medical Devices, Biotech System or Life Sciences Technology that have included mechatronics elements.
Apart from hardware development experience for systems design, Python programming, and design for manufacturing, providing systems documentation and BoM will also be important.
Due to the size of this company, you will be exposure to other areas of the business, including third-party meetings and attending Medical Devices and Science conferences and trade shows. Due to this, it would be ideal if you have worked for a start-up or scale-up Medical Devices company previously or worked for a Medical Devices/Scientific Design Consultancy and know what it’s like to wear multiple hats when needed.
It would be highly advantageous if you have also worked on microfluidic systems in the past, products that have had an element of chemistry, biochemistry, and medical products.
It is expected that you would hold a degree and masters in a related Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant scientific subject.
Apart from equity, you will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, pension, and future career development as the company grows while also working in an interesting field on a product that could help a lot of people.
As this is an exciting role, joining a start-up company right at the beginning of their story, I’m expecting a lot of interest in the role. So, if you are interested, please apply straight away or risk missing out to someone else.
Due to the anticipated level of interest in this role, we are considering candidates with varying levels of experience, provided they process the right attitude. Therefore, if you are interested, we recommend submitting an application promptly to avoid missing out. Once the company identifies the right candidate, they will extend an offer, so we do not expect this role to remain open for long.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Science recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240 or submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch with you.....Read more...