All tasks will be at a level appropriate to the apprentice’s developing skills. Under the guidance of the Laboratory & Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to support all aspects of the laboratories in the BioEscalator, including:
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with helping new tenants to move into their laboratories
Communicate with tenants both verbally and by e-mail
Maintain stocks of general laboratory consumables and chemicals
Learn general laboratory housekeeping (i.e. good laboratory practice), following relevant Health and Safety procedures, to ensure a safe working environment is maintained
Keep all laboratory areas clean and tidy
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with running the shared labs on a daily basis, including changing gas cylinders, operating standard lab machinery such as autoclaves and glasswashers, refilling the liquid nitrogen supply tank weekly and collection of dry ice. Note that this will involve some manual handling
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in routine maintenance of ultra-low temperature (i.e. - 80°C) freezers and keep accurate records. Also, maintain and keep a record of personal protective equipment such as face visors, cryogenic gloves, safety spectacles, and UV googles
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in maintaining the tissue culture facilities including making up 70% ethanol and 1% virkon
Carry out routine equipment maintenance, testing, and cleaning
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with weekly disposal of hazardous laboratory waste from core facilities including 6-monthly disposals of hazardous chemical waste
Take monthly meter readings (electricity) in proprietary labs and undertake weekly management of laboratory coat and tea towel laundering
Report equipment faults to the Laboratory & Facilities Manager and assist in resolving them
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in supervision of external contractors (such as service engineers) and provide cover in the absence of the Laboratory & Facilities Manager
To promote and support best practices so that sustainability becomes an integral part of everyday laboratory work
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in organising and supporting sustainability meetings with tenant company representatives, focused on identifying and implementing sustainability practices in laboratories and the wider workplace
Other jobs as requested by the Laboratory & Facilities Manager or Business Manager. It is a small team, so this could include covering reception, meeting room setups, and other administrative tasks
Training:As part of this role, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship with the training provider CSR Scientific Training. You will also complete either a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science or a Level 4 HNC, depending on previous academic attainment.
During your apprenticeship, you will work full-time (36.5 hours per week) at the Innovation Building - BioEscalator (part of the Medical Sciences Division) at the Old Road Campus, Headington. The 2-year training programme will include in-house training as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by CSR Scientific Training.
In total, it will take 2-years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the department, University, and training provider throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.ukTraining Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.Employer Description:The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford’s thriving biomedical incubator, based on the Old Road Campus and co-located with the University’s major medical research institutes. It is dedicated to nurturing high-growth potential biomedical start-ups with the aim of making a meaningful impact on human health.
The incubator provides flexible laboratory and office space and shared equipment facilities to commercial tenants as well as access to entrepreneurial support, specialist networks and industry investors, enabling companies to advance from early seed stage through to sustainability. The BioEscalator hosts a tailored programme of innovation-focused events and is supported by an experienced business management team and a Management Board drawn from scientific, clinical and academic leaders. Its community includes Oxford spin-outs and global innovators working on cutting-edge therapeutics, diagnostics and platform technologies, with a strong record of significant funding raised, job creation and alumni success. Space is let on a flexible basis and ranges from single benches in a shared lab to private labs.
There are purpose-built shared facilities: molecular biology labs, including a tissue culture suite and chemistry lab; the Hub (the centre of collaboration and events); and meeting rooms. It is run by a small team of dedicated staff with a commitment to customer service, a can-do attitude and an innovative mindset: we collaborate, we innovate and everyone pitches in. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Step into an extraordinary opportunity as a Quality Manager, leading your own team of QC Technicians and making a tangible impact across all aspects of standards and compliance. This role offers a salary of £70,000–£80,000 plus a 20% performance bonus, along with a generous pension contribution of up to 9%, private family healthcare, life assurance, income protection, and a health cash plan. Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.
As a Quality Manager, you’ll join a global leader in innovative chemical technology with decades of expertise. In this role, you’ll build and lead your team to reach exceptional standards, drive compliance, and champion continuous improvement, ensuring that every product meets the highest levels of performance.
This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking, and collaborative environment where your leadership is valued, your team’s achievements are celebrated, and your career can flourish. If you’re passionate about innovation and sustainability, this role provides a unique platform to make a real-world impact while advancing your career in a cutting-edge industry.Your responsibilities as a Quality Manager:
Lead and manage the laboratory and your team, including training, mentoring, and development of QC Technicians to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Oversee QC and QA operations, including sample testing, statistical monitoring, product release documentation, and compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives in laboratory workflows, testing procedures, and technical processes, implementing lean practices, automation, and digital tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Manage customer interactions, including investigating complaints, implementing corrective actions, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with product specifications.
Provide technical support for operations, including process troubleshooting, product trials, new equipment evaluations, and implementing specifications for toll manufacturers.
Ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance standards are maintained across laboratory and production processes, including equipment calibration, maintenance schedules, H&S protocols, and ISO certification requirements.
To be successful in the role of Quality Manager, you will be required to:
Hold a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
Bring a strong background in both QC and QA, with expertise in QC processes.
Demonstrate experience working to ISO 9001 standards, including leading audits and ensuring full compliance.
Possess hands-on experience in a production environment within the chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or food industries.
Provide effective leadership and coordination of a team, including mentoring and developing both junior and senior staff members.
Act as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to strategic decision-making and organizational growth.
Maintain high standards of health and safety awareness, ensuring all quality processes and operations comply with H&S regulations.
We’re seeking a talented professional with experience in roles such as Laboratory Lead, QA Lead, Laboratory & Compliance Lead, Technical Laboratory Lead, Laboratory Operations Lead or something similar - someone ready to lead a team, drive excellence and make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
To apply for the Quality Manager Position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated CV. Alternatively please contact Georgie Ireland at E3 Recruitment for more information.....Read more...
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...
Some of your daily duties will include:
Basic preparation (weighing) of food samples. Pipetting samples and pouring media into petri dishes.
Working in the media department preparing broths, diluents, and agar plates.
Working in the pathogen laboratory, subculturing samples and assessing bacterial growth
Completing traceability records and adhering to quality policies
Performing daily calibrations and checks.
Ensuring assigned work is carried out in a timely fashion following the relevant procedures
Adherence to the COSSH Risk Assessment
To comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure safe manual handling of chemicals/equipment
To report any near-misses or incidents to the line manager
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 or Level 4 HNC (depending on previous qualifications)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC/HNC 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 of the apprenticeship, you could be offered a permanent position with ALS.Employer Description:ALS is the UK’s leading provider of food and drink testing services. With 6 accredited laboratories located across the UK, ALS offers a comprehensive range of high-quality analytical testing services including microbiological, nutritional, vitamins and minerals, pesticides and contaminants, allergens and speciation.Working Hours :There are a variety of shifts available. During your apprenticeship period the majority of your working hours will be Monday – Friday however you will be expected to be flexible with time as some departments will require you to work 11:00 – 19:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary:
Responsible for production and compliance assigned duties. This includes but is not limited to batch and process manufacturing, compliance responsibilities, inventory control, bulk material handling, and packaging.
Essential Functions:
Works with Production Supervisors, Process Technicians, other Utility, and the Corporate Compliance Manager in the safe handling of the equipment and chemical intermediates in both storage and use in production Understand and demonstrate compliance with HMIS, SDS's, HAZCOM, General Safety, HAZWASTE, LO/TO, PSM, PPE protocol, and proper housekeeping Management of Wastewater including monitor and reporting of tank volumes, compliant and effective loading of the outbound water trailers, sampling tanks and trailers, neutralization when necessary, and weight tickets for outbound trailers Management of Storm Water including monitor and reporting of storm water in containment areas and reporting to Corporate Compliance Manager, Sampling Storm Water and logging samples into laboratory, compliant and effective discharge of the Storm Water, and completing the cycle of required documentation including the Storm Water checklist back to Corporate Compliance Manager Housekeeping specific assigned areas and duties Maintain hazardous waste satellite and accumulations areas such that they are compliant with all regulations, including monitoring containment pallets and emptying via proper disposal when necessary as well as respective Satellite and Accumulation Area checklists for compliance.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years' experience in the field
Physical Requirement:
Ability to lift/move up to 75 lbs. frequently Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Participate in proactive observation reporting, near miss and incident reporting
Speak up to ensure that any concerns around safety, quality or process are raised to line manager
Support the process to ensure all products flow through the manufacturing process are error free and right first time
Support the process to verify all materials used to ensure they are within specification and all procedures are carried out to the required defined standards
Training:
Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
End point assessment
Training Outcome:
Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. At Leica Biosystems, our goal is to help our associates realize their lives’ potential to be able to deliver solutions to save lives in the world of cancer diagnosticsWorking Hours :Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Initiative....Read more...
A growing medical devices company in Cambridge are searching for an experienced research and development test engineer to join their in-house testing team.
As a Mechanical Test Engineer within this organisation, you will be utilising your experience to determine the performance and reliability of brand-new physical products within the medical devices sector.
You will be charged with building prototypes and designing and running experiments to gather performance data on new products as well as created novel test methods and protocols. You will be working closely with the laboratory manager to help push the team forward with new ideas.
It will be your role to ensure that exciting new breakthrough products can make the successful transition from initial concept to verification and manufacturing. This will be done by creating bespoke prototypes and testing programmes which will provide detailed data and insights that can be translated into real-world improvements.
To be considered for this role, we are ideally looking for a candidate who has the following;
Experience of mechanical testing on physical products with knowledge of force testing equipment.
Working knowledge of LabView or basic python programming experience.
A methodical and structured approach to solving problems
The company are offering tailored packages for the right engineer which includes a series of benefits including performance bonuses, free lunches and breakfasts and competitive pension plan.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, make an application now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss it further.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a highly 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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JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Preconstruction Manager will lead the technical and commercial development of projects prior to proposal issuance for Pure Air Controls Services (PACS). This role sits at the critical intersection of sales, engineering, and estimating, ensuring that every opportunity entering the pipeline is properly vetted, technically sound, and aligned with Pure Air's restoration methodology.
The Preconstruction Manager will serve as the internal gatekeeper for project feasibility, scope development, and budget validation, protecting both the client experience and the integrity of Pure Air's national account relationships. This position is essential as Pure Air expands its programmatic healthcare and institutional client base, where proposals must meet the expectations of sophisticated facility owners and engineering teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Opportunity Evaluation & Pipeline Qualification: Serves as the first technical review of all opportunities generated by Tremco sales representatives and national account teams. Evaluates incoming opportunities for:
Technical feasibility
Strategic fit
Budget realism
Operational alignment
Determine the appropriate delivery path:
Restoration
Retrofit
Replacement
Decline / reposition opportunity
Scope Development:Develop clear, defensible scopes of work for AHU restoration projects including:
Coil replacement
Fan array retrofits
Interior protective coatings
Structural rehabilitation
Drain pan replacement
Filtration and IAQ improvements.
Work directly with Pure Air's engineering team to ensure scopes reflect best-practice restoration methodology.
Preconstruction Budgeting:Produce conceptual budgets and ROM estimates to guide customer conversations prior to full estimating effort.
Validate project assumptions including:
Access constraints
Phasing requirements
Infection control protocols (healthcare)
Operational impacts
Mechanical system integration.
Estimating Coordination: Serves as the bridge between sales and estimating, ensuring estimators receive:
Fully developed scopes
Complete technical assumptions
Site condition documentation
Appropriate bid strategy.
Prevent incomplete or poorly defined opportunities from entering the estimating queue.
Proposal Risk Management:Reviews all proposals and budget letters prior to client delivery. Ensure proposals reflect:
Correct scope
Realist budgets
Appropriate exclusions
Constructability
Client & Consultant Engagement - Participate in early-stage client conversations with:
Facility directors
Consulting engineers
Construction managers
National account stakeholders.
Position Pure Air as a technical authority in HVAC restoration.
Programmatic Account Support - Support national account programs including:
Nationwide Private Healthcare Organizations
Nationwide University Research and Laboratory environments
Nationwide Automakers
Financial Services Organizations
Ensure project development aligns with programmatic contracting frameworks.
Continuous Improvement:Develop standardized preconstruction workflows and intake processes.
Implement tools and documentation that improve:
Scope clarity
Proposal accuracy
Estimating efficiency
Client confidence.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mechanical Engineering Degree Preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge preferred.
Experience with a programming language (VBA, C#, etc.) preferred.
Experience with cloud-based platforms (Pro-Core, E-Builder, iAuditor, etc.) preferred.
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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
We are recruiting for an Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship to join our successful team, dedicated to delivering a top-notch service. The enthusiastic candidate will be based at our Nottingham site.
During the apprenticeship, you will become proficient in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, planning your work with the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. You will develop your problem solving and fault diagnosis skills alongside following the high quality, health and safety standards in place.
Primary Responsibilities:
Component Production and Assembly: Produce complex high-value, low-volume components or assemblies either in full or part using specialised machines, equipment, or systems as per the required specifications
Component Refurbishment: Refurbish components by interpreting drawings or specifications, planning the work, and ensuring they meet quality standards
Quality Assurance: Check work against quality standards, make necessary adjustments, and ensure components or assemblies meet required specifications
Work Area Preparation: Prepare the work area for subsequent tasks by ensuring equipment meets operational standards
Drawing Interpretation: Accurately interpret and follow technical drawings, diagrams, or specifications for component or assembly requirements
Work Planning: Plan work activities, including resource allocation, equipment, and tooling requirements
Component Manufacture: Produce individual components and refurbish as needed
Assembly Operations: Assemble components to create equipment, machines, or systems, either fully or partially
Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues with components or assemblies, including fault diagnosis
Completion and Handover: Hand over completed components or assemblies, including proper storage and commissioning
Work Area Maintenance: Reinstate work areas and maintain equipment
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of component production or assembly processes
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
Nottingham College
Your training course
Engineering fitter
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Course contents
Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship qualification
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.Training Outcome:If successful in completing the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the apprentice to remain with SGS as a permanent member of our highly skilled team as a Calibration Engineer. The apprentice may also wish to consider further studies, taking skills, knowledge and experience to the next level. Our past apprentices have all progressed with SGS, now taking on roles such as Laboratory Manager.Employer Description:We are recruiting for an Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship to join our successful team, dedicated to delivering a top-notch service. During the apprenticeship, you will become proficient in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, planning your work with the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Typically, Monday - Thursday, 6.30am to 3.30pm, and Friday,6.30am to 11.00am.
38.5 hours a week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
