26th Nov Jobroll

Sales

Network Scientific Ltd, based in Harrogate, provides commercial services to the engineering, scientific and medical industries. They’re looking for a graduate scientific sales assistant to carry out business development, marketing and administration. Degree with previous sales experience required.

A microwave manufacturer seeks an area sales manager (to £35k + £15k bonus) to cover London and the South East. BSc with scientific sales experience required.

A speciality chemical company in the West Midlands is hiring a technical sales professional (£40k + bonus) to work in sales and business development. Degree with 3-5 years related experience within a technical chemistry, sales or bus dev role required. Understanding of catalytic hydrogenation, organosulfur chemistry, process optimisation or other specified areas would be useful.

A Cambridgeshire-based research facility is looking for a sales support scientist (£20-25k) with a strong knowledge of mass spectrometry to work within their business development team, dealing with international clients.

A field-based account business manager (£25-37k) is sought in the East Midlands. This role is suitable for either a chemistry/engineering graduate or an experienced sales professional. Degree required; knowledge/experience of lubricants highly advantageous.

A clinical diagnostics company is hiring a territory sales manager (lab products) (£30-35k) to cover the South East. Relevant sales experience and scientific qualifications required.

22nd Nov Jobroll

Process Chemistry

A pharmaceutical manufacturer in Stevenage seeks a development chemist (£21-24k + shift) on a 6-month contract that may require shift work. The role involves developing synthetic processes suitable for scale-up, with transfer into kilo lab, pilot plant and potentially manufacturing. Their portfolio includes complex compounds such as steroids, prostaglandins and cannabinoids. Degree and experience in a similar role with knowledge of cGMP required.

A pharmaceutical company in the North East is also looking for a development chemist. They will develop chemical processes for internal and contract projects and transfer these to pilot plant and manufacturing. A PhD or significant relevant experience is required; pilot plant experience desired.

A Cheshire-based firm is hiring a development chemist (£30-35k) to develop synthetic routes to new additives, with scale-up to pilot plant and manufacturing. PhD or equivalent experience required.

North of the border, a pharmaceutical company in Angus seeks an organic process chemist to support manufacture and continuous improvement projects. Degree with several years’ experience required, preferably in pharma.

Production

Biopharma – API plant manager – South East. Ensure delivery of API batches and manage the production area. Requires: People management and production experience.

Speciality gases – Plant manager (£35k) – Manchester. Running pilot plant and managing 28 staff. Requires: Degree, PP experience, knowledge of SOPs/HAZOPs/COMAH.

Pharma – Production shift manager – N Ireland. Support production management team, with multiple responsibilities for their area (output, quality, labour, etc). Requires: Shift manager experience.

Pharma – Four API shift process operators – Abingdon. Run pilot plant reactors and eqpt to GMP level. Requires: Experience in process/production/PP, GMP. Forklift license desirable.

20th Nov Jobroll

Publishing/Writing

The Royal Society of Chemistry is looking to recruit up to 10 (!) publishing editors (£23-30k) by the end of January, to be based in Cambridge. Responsible for handling the peer review, editing and publication processes for journal articles, a good science degree (typically chemical science) is required. Postgrad and/or experience in STM publishing would be an asset.

The RSC are also hiring a deputy editor (£30-34k), as a result of the division of the Journal of Materials Chemistry. The role will involve assisting in the development and implementation of commissioning and product development plans, commissioning articles, and helping develop editorial and advisory boards. Good scientific degree and experience in STM publishing required. Closing date 23^rd Nov.

A technology company in the South East seeks a senior technical writer (£35-45k) to create documentation for instruments and software tools to assist customers (eg, user guides, online help). Degree with proven ability of writing end-user documentation required.

Recruitment

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (founded by Ricky Martin, the 2012 winner of The Apprentice) was publically launched 3 weeks ago, and has already started to build up its portfolio of science and technology job listings. They are currently looking for senior recruitment consultants (£20-35k) and principal recruitment consultants (£30-40k), to be based in Loughton (Essex). A proven, successful track record in both technical recruitment and in developing new and existing business in recruitment services is required. Experience in leading teams and creating successful bids/tenders is desirable.