This occupation is found in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies; and analytical science services, dental laboratories and educational establishments.
The broad purpose of the occupation is working at the forefront of technology to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing (and manufacturing where relevant) and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with the laboratory manager and colleagues, internal departments such as manufacturing, procurement and quality, internal customers such as medical staff, teaching staff and students, external suppliers and customers such as service engineers, delivery drivers, regulatory bodies and inspection teams e.g. HSE.Training Outcome:
Laboratory Technician / Junior Technician. Building core technical skills, carrying out routine testing, sample preparation, equipment calibration and data recording.
Senior Laboratory Technician. Taking on increased responsibility for complex analyses, quality control, mentoring apprentices or juniors, and supporting method development.
Specialist or Lead Technician (subject to performance and business need). Developing expertise in a specific analytical area, overseeing laboratory processes, training others, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Employer Description:At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With a deep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 08:30am to 05:00pm and Friday 08:30am and 4:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Electronics Engineer – Piezoelectronics – New Product Development – Cambridge
A growing Scientific Engineering organisation is currently seeking an Electronics Engineer to assist in the product development of new piezoelectronics technologies.
You will collaborate with a team of mechanical design engineers, software engineers, and scientists, making teamwork crucial. In this role, you will be the sole electronics specialist, so confidence in your abilities is essential.
Your responsibilities will include electronics design and PCB layout for the new piezoelectronics devices, as well as writing Embedded C software and using other software languages.
While having experience in piezoelectronics would be ideal, it is not a strict requirement. However, we do prefer candidates with experience in highly regulated fields such as Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Scientific Engineering, Pharmatech, or other scientific domains.
While working on cutting-edge technologies, you will also enjoy an excellent starting salary, a generous pension, annual bonuses, private medical cover, life assurance, and other benefits typically associated with larger organisations.
Given the expected high level of interest in this role, we recommend submitting your application promptly if you are interested. We are looking for someone to start relatively soon, though we understand that you may have a notice period.
The interview process will be swift, commencing with a video interview and progressing to an in-person interview. Part of the interview may involve a tour of their state-of-the-art facilities, which are currently being expanded to stay at the forefront of technological advances.
For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will get in touch with you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company 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.....Read more...
Mechanical Design Engineer – Genomics Instrumentation – Cambridge
A growing biotechnology company, based in Cambridge, is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge genomics instrumentation.
You will be working within a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, including physicists, electronics engineers, software developers, and life sciences specialists. You’ll be a key member of the team, contributing to the design and development of innovative devices that enable high-throughput genomic workflows and precision diagnostics.
We’re looking for someone with experience in product design and development, ideally within medical devices, diagnostics, or scientific instrumentation. A background in mechanical engineering is essential, and experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) would be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have a few years of industry experience and be looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through to design for manufacture and product launch.
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, regular salary reviews, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and other excellent benefits you’d expect from a growing, forward-thinking organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and is making a real impact in the field of genomics. Due to expected interest, I recommend applying now to avoid missing out.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices and Scientific recruitment at Newton Colmore Consulting, on +44 121 268 2240, or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company 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.....Read more...
Electronics Engineer – Medical Imaging Technology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineer to join a medical devices company in Cambridge.
The company is experiencing solid growth and are looking for an Electronics Engineer to come on board and work on highly complex electronics and systems for state-of-the-art medical imaging devices. This role would be perfect for someone who has recently completed their PhD or a post-doc and is looking to move into industry.
Your main responsibilities will be the end-to-end development of novel ideas and solutions for medical imaging technology. This will include coming up with new ideas, building experiments, translating data, and iterating design, all the way up to readying the device for manufacturing. This will be a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists that you will be joining, and the company offer an environment that champions innovation, as well as great mentoring, and the freedom to make the role your own.
The company have ambitious targets for their new devices and are looking for people with a passion for medical imaging technologies to become an integral part of the team.
To be considered for this role you will need to have strong fundamentals across electronics and systems engineering, mixed with experience in medical imaging and ideally educated to PhD level. The company offer a strong benefits package alongside the opportunity to work on genuinely ground-breaking technology that will benefit patients all over the world.
For more information contact Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240.
This is an opportunity not to be missed. Enter the process now and make an application as I anticipate this role will be filled quickly.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruiter operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. We have over ten years worth of expertise of placing candidates with our clients, globally. Our sole aim is to utilise this expertise and knowledge to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role with our clients.
Keywords: Electronics, Analog, Digital, PCB, PCBA, DFM, Medical Devices, Medical Technology, London, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering.
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What you will learn:
You will receive structured training and day-to-day mentoring from experienced scientists
Skills you will develop include:
Mammalian cell culture:
Aseptic technique and sterile workflow
Thawing, expanding and maintaining mammalian cell lines
Setting up and monitoring small scale cultures
Supporting upstream processes for antibody expression
Molecular Biology & Microbial Techniques:
DNA extraction, and basic cloning workflows
Transformation and culture of microbial strains
Plasmid preparation, sequence and quality checks
Understanding expression vectors and constructs design
Purification & Analytical Techniques:
Setting up and running of automated purification platforms
Purification column/resin maintenance
Monoclonal antibody specific purification techniques
Recovery & purity analytical techniques and data interpretation
Laboratory Operations:
Accurate record-keeping and data entry
Preparation of buffers, media and reagents
Routine equipment maintenance and calibration
Following SOPs, quality standards, and health & safety procedures
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the day-to-day running of the antibody production labs
Support scientists with experimental setup and sample processing
Maintain clean, organised laboratory spaces
Monitor cultures and report observations to the team
Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Who we are looking For:
Currently studying A-levels (or recently completed), including Biology or Chemistry
Strong interest in laboratory science and biotechnology
Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
Reliable, organised and comfortable working in a team
Positive attitude and proactive approach to problem solving
Training & Development:
Formal apprenticeship training delivered through an accredited provider
On the job learning with experienced mentors
Opportunities to work across different laboratory functions
Training:
Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business
The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector
Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
