(Cambridge) Role Summary:
This apprenticeship will support the Protein Sciences team in the development, production, and characterisation of recombinant proteins that underpin biomodal’s technology platform.
It combines structured academic learning with hands-on laboratory experience. The apprentice will develop practical skills in molecular biology and protein science, while contributing to ongoing R&D projects. Working closely with experienced scientists, the apprentice will assist in experimental design, data generation, and analysis, whilst building a strong foundation in laboratory best practice, safety, and data integrity. Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory & Experimental Work:
• Support the expression, purification, and characterisation of recombinant proteins.• Perform routine laboratory techniques including pipetting, buffer preparation, chromatography, and sample analysis.• Assist in executing experimental plans, following established protocols and SOPs.• Accurately record experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (e.g. Benchling).Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Process and analyse experimental data under supervision.• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of results, ensuring traceability.• Contribute to data presentation in team meetings.Equipment & Laboratory Operations:
• Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, FPLC systems, spectrophotometers).• Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels.• Support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.Quality, Compliance and Safety:
• Follow all laboratory health & safety procedures and risk assessments.• Work in accordance with internal quality systems and good scientific practice.• Ensure accurate documentation aligned with traceability and audit standards.Collaboration and Communication:
• Work collaboratively within the Protein Sciences team and with cross-functional groups.• Actively participate in training, coursework, and apprenticeship requirements.• Demonstrate continuous improvement in technical and professional skills.Skills & Competencies Required:
Essential• Strong interest in protein science, molecular biology, or biotechnology.• Basic understanding of biological or chemical principles.• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.• Ability to follow protocols and accurately record data.• Strong communication and teamwork skills.• A proactive approach to learning and development.Desirable• Prior laboratory experience (academic or industrial).• Awareness of protein purification or molecular biology techniques.• Familiarity with data handling using R or python.• Understanding of quality systems (e.g. ISO or GMP environments).Qualifications:• A degree or certification in biological sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field. Alternatively, this could be substituted with proven experience working in an industrial laboratory environment.Physical Demands/Work Environment:The work environment is approximately 80% laboratory and 20% office based. Some manual handling or lifting is anticipated for this role to move bulk reagents or products. The laboratory will have specific risk factors and working procedures that will need to be adhered to. Lone laboratory working is permitted for this role with the requisite training and risk management.Training:Laboratory Technician Level 3.Training Outcome:Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.Employer Description:Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Analytical skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Number skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills....Read more...
Senior Systems Engineer – Biotech Platform Development - Cambridge
A cutting-edge biotech company, based in Cambridge, are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of next-generation medical diagnostics and biomanufacturing platforms. This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of complex, multidisciplinary systems and contribute to the translation of breakthrough IP into scalable, regulated products.
You’ll be working across engineering and R&D teams to support the design, integration, and commercialisation of semiconductor-based and biocomputing technologies. Your role will span product architecture, documentation to ISO 13485 standards, and hands-on delivery of systems that combine hardware, software, and biology. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align technical execution with broader programme goals.
We’re looking for someone with experience in systems engineering, product development, or technical project delivery within biotech, diagnostics, or medical devices. You’ll bring a solid understanding of regulated product development, and ideally some exposure to startup environments, IP creation, or cross-functional team collaboration. A background in mechanical, biomedical, or electronic engineering would be ideal.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
This is a chance to join a company that values innovation, technical depth, and collaborative culture. You’ll be supported by experienced leaders and given space to grow into broader responsibilities as the company scales.
To learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Science Teacher – SupplyLocation: Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areasPay: £130–£180 per day for daily cover | Pay to scale for long-term rolesJob Type: Supply – Full-time or Part-timeStart Date: September 2026Science Teacher – Supply & Long-Term OpportunitiesAre you a Science Teacher looking for greater flexibility from September, or are you searching for your next longer-term school placement?We are recruiting Science Teachers to work with secondary schools across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available for day-to-day cover, regular supply and longer-term positions.We welcome applications from teachers with a specialism in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, as well as those comfortable teaching general Science.What you could be teachingScience across Key Stages 3 and 4GCSE Science and individual science disciplinesPractical and theory-based lessonsExisting schemes of work and lesson plansYour own planned lessons for longer-term placementsYou will be expected to create a positive learning environment, manage behaviour effectively and support students to make progress.We are looking for:QTS or recognised teaching experienceSecondary Science teaching experienceStrong subject knowledgeConfidence teaching KS3 and GCSEGood classroom managementA professional and adaptable approachThe ability to engage students and encourage curiosityWhat we offer£130–£180 per day for daily coverLong-term positions paid to scaleFlexible full-time or part-time workSchools across Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areasShort and longer-term opportunitiesOngoing support from our education recruitment teamApply today to find out about the Science opportunities available from September.....Read more...
Computational Scientist – Deep Tech
Newton Colmore is proud to be working with a venture that sits at the intersection of AI, biology, and advanced process engineering. We are assisting them in their search for a computational scientist to play a foundational role in the development of their data-rich product.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly ambitious, venture-backed team transforming complex industrial processes into intelligent, predictable, and controllable systems. The successful candidate will help build the modelling and machine learning capabilities that underpin a platform that aims to transform how process data is viewed and utilised.
The position offers significant autonomy, technical ownership, and a clear path for growth.
As a computational scientist, you will own the development of advanced computational models spanning mechanistic process understanding, machine learning, digital twin technology, and real-time predictive intelligence.
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, you will apply cutting-edge mathematics, modelling, and AI techniques to solve complex industrial challenges with real-world impact.
The role will also provide an opportunity to build novel predictive models using advanced sensor technology, then looping the data back to the engineering and science teams to ensure that constant iterations and alterations can be made.
We are looking for candidates with strong mathematics fundamentals, ideally applying them within a highly complex scientific and engineering field. This will be complemented by experience with working on digital twin technology, simulation platform sand predictive process models.
Any additional experience with industrial monitoring applications and/or chemical manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
In their pursuit of hiring outstanding engineers and scientists, the company are offering a competitive package with share options and the potential to help with relocation (case by case basis). This mixed with direct access to the founders, and investors, it could be a great destination for the next part of your career, working on something that is aiming to be truly transformational.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV detailing relevant modelling, machine learning, or computational science experience and a member of our team will be in touch with more details.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role
RPM Industrial Coatings Group is seeking an experienced Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead state, federal, and international regulatory compliance for Modern Recreational Technologies and Kop-Coat. This high-impact role will oversee regulatory strategy and compliance for coatings, preservation chemicals, biocides, and additives while serving as a key advisor to business and R&D leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the registration, renewal, and compliance of federal and state EPA registrations.
Prepare and manage new product registration submissions, including technical and toxicology packages.
Ensure regulatory documentation and records are accurate, current, and audit ready.
Support regulatory compliance across international markets, including Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand.
Partner with R&D and commercial teams to ensure regulatory feasibility throughout new product development.
Provide leadership with guidance on emerging regulations, regulatory risk, and product lifecycle strategies.
Build strong relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Represent the company at industry associations, conferences, and regulatory events.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related life science discipline preferred.
10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in a regulated chemical or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of regulations related to paints, coatings, preservation chemicals, biocides, or specialty chemicals.
Experience working directly with the U.S. EPA or state environmental agencies strongly preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory registration systems such as PRIA/PREA, WORX, or similar platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare formal regulatory submissions and communicate complex regulatory matters to executive-level audiences.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role in protecting the company's ability to bring products to market while helping shape regulatory strategy, manage risk, and support business growth across domestic and international markets. Success in the role will be measured by timely and accurate registrations, effective regulatory cost management, and proactive guidance that supports business objectives.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Shipping
Coordinating UK shipments
Processing courier invoices
Managing our import customs inbox (one month every quarter)
Processing delivery notes
Timesheets
Sending weekly and month-end timesheet reminders
Completing their own timesheet
Project Reviews
Managing the project review process
Business Development
Sending month-end reminders to record meetings
Assisting consultants with recording and saving meeting notes
Sending reminders to record meetings
Adding new contacts and clients to the system
Updating the ‘Who's Meeting Whom’ email each Friday
Travel
Helping to find and book UK hotels
Supporting wider travel arrangements
Accounts Payments
Processing credit card payments
Handling expense reports
Arranging bank transfers
Meetings
Booking onsite meeting rooms
Training:The Apprentice Training Programme will be delivered through a structured online training programme, including on and off the job training facilitated in the workplace. Training Outcome:Upon completion of the Business Administrator Apprenticeship, learners may progress into roles such as Senior Administrator, Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Project Support Officer, or Business Support Coordinator. They may also choose to undertake further training, such as a Level 4 apprenticeship project management, or other specialist business areas.Employer Description:TTP is an employee-owned technology and product development consultancy, with a 40-year track record of helping ambitious clients solve complex challenges and bring innovative, commercially successful solutions to market.
We invent, design, and manufacture impactful products and technologies across a wide range of industries – including healthcare, life science, energy, and communications – and at the intersection of engineering, physical science, and biology.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Friday, study day.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Time management,Proactive,Self-motivated,Friendly and approachable,Reliable and trustworthy,Willingness to learn....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation: Assist senior chemists in weighing, mixing, and formulating new paint batches and raw materials (pigments, resins, and additives)
Quality Testing: Carry out viscosity, gloss, colour matching, and durability tests using specialised laboratory equipment
Data Recording: Accurately record data, analyse your results, and maintain detailed documentation
Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, COSHH-compliant laboratory environment and adhere strictly to health and safety standards
Apprenticeship Studies: Complete all required coursework, attend training sessions, and actively apply your academic learning to the workplace
Training:You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
On-the-job competency training
Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.Employer Description:Jaytees Paints are a specialist coatings manufacturer focusing on the alloy wheel repair and remanufacturing industry. The business is based in Alcester, Warwickshire (UK) and has been trading since 2008.
Our core product lines are water and solvent-borne basecoats, where we have over 300 OEM colour-matched variants available. These are designed to be used in a powder coating environment as well as in SMART repair, and can be flatted using abrasives. They will also not chip or flake when lathe cut.
For diamond cut wheels, we have a range of direct adhesion to metal clear coats in gloss, satin, matt and stormy black finishes, as well as preparatory solvents to begin the process.
We also provide a range of Powder Coating products, which are Toll manufactured under licence to Jaytees formula. These include primers and clear coats for both ‘box oven’ and ‘chain on edge’ technology, plus a range of special effects colours.
Colour styling development is available for Tier One Vehicle manufacturers, by our team of laboratory based, in-house colour technicians. Working Hours :8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
(18-24 months depending on if BTEC is required)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Purpose of the role:
You’ll be a member of our Laboratory team from day 1, gaining experience in the various departments within the lab, whilst simultaneously, completing a two-year programme. You will gain a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science and have a permanent role of Laboratory Technician at the end of the programme.
What’s in it for you?
As a valued member of our Laboratory Team, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: an excellent pension scheme and private health care. There’s a range of other benefits to help you make valuable tax and national insurance savings too.
Weekly Online Tutorials - Virtual classrooms to assist you as you gain your qualification.
A Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) to visit and/or assist you once every eight weeks.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Some of your daily duties will include:
Undertaking routine laboratory work in the microbiology and chemistry labs, performing analysis to CLAS, TLAS and UKAS/DEFRA standards
Producing, analysing and interpreting data including the application of statistical techniques
Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures
Communicating scientific information effectively
Appropriately using scientific methods to identify the causes of problems and produce solutions
Complying with food safety and HSE guidelines
Co-operating in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards
Meeting housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team
Referring to the written methods when carrying out tasks to ensure accreditation compliance
Carrying out instructions as given to you by management
Training:You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
On-the-job competency training
Theoretical knowledge- BTEC Level 3 Applied Science
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week, with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams at a brand-new state of the art teaching laboratory in Birmingham.
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion and attainment of the full qualifications, progression into a full-time role as a Laboratory Technician with further career progression opportunities beyond that within the laboratory and the business
Employer Description:You might not have heard of us but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. We are one of the UK's biggest food businesses, supplying great tasting chicken and turkey to some of the biggest supermarkets and restaurants in the country.
It’s not what we do that sets us apart. It’s how we do it. Most importantly, it’s our team of dedicated colleagues that make it all possible. Our workforce is a melting pot of skills and expertise, with colleagues from the UK, Europe and beyond. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive company where people oversee every part of a production process that stretches from farms and feed mills all the way to the customer’s door.
We work with integrity, accepting no less than the highest standards in all that we do. That’s why our customers trust us (and have done for the past 60 years).Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
