Biotechnology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with Biologics industry experience to join a leading contract manufacturing company based in the Berkshire area. ROLE OVERVIEW: To lead multi-disciplinary project teams in the successful delivery of customer projects according to agreed contracts. Responsible for implementing the project scope in a timely manner, ensuring the cost and quality objectives of the contract are met. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As the Project Manager you will be working in a fast paced customer driven environment and take responsibility for a number of activities: 1. Conduct internal and external Project Team Meetings to ensure that all stakeholders and the customer are working in accordance to the agreed to Project Plan. 2. Develop and maintain detailed project plans using all resources on the cross-functional Project Team to meet the scope and timelines as defined in the Project Scope. 3. Responsible for coordinating, arranging and preparat...

Experience and knowledge Ideally PhD trained in relevant ADMET field. Minimum of 5 years direct experience in in vitro ADMET in industry either in the pharmaceutical/biotech industries and/or related contract research services. Experience in a customer facing role and/or project management role is desirable Understanding of the latest regulatory guidance in relation to the ADMET field Principal Accountabilities To coordinate transfer of information and compounds between laboratory and customer such that screening schedules run smoothly To give guidance to clients and ensure that experimental protocols and other contractual specifications are followed internally To report results to clients within specified time lines To support business development (BD) by acting as scientific advisor in meetings and teleconferences with potential new and existing customers To promote and present the company scientifically at external meetings and conferences To prepare protocols, contracts and agreem...

Contract QA Validation Engineer Location: Republic of Ireland Duration: 12 Months+ € / hour dependent on experience Job Summary: One of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Validation Engineer, on a contract basis, to act as a specialist in support of a start-up facility, ensuring full compliance and approval of operations, prior to commencing manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in the start-up operations of a manufacturing facility. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Review and approve validation protocols and reports to ensure full compliance with local and EU/FDA regulations; including URS, facility, process, cleaning and equipment. Develop, implement and maintain/revise site Validation plans Provide training and guidance to onsite project and manufacturing teams on validation strategy Produce SOP's and other applicable documentation Work to industry regulations; i...

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND FOOD SCIENCE SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Professor of Plant Biology/Professor of Plant Biology (Scale 2) (Paddy O’Keeffe Professorship of Grassland Science) Applications are invited for the post of Professor of Plant Biology/Professor of Plant Biology (Scale 2) - (Paddy O’Keeffe Professorship of Grassland Science) in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) at University College Cork in Ireland. The appointee will be an established plant biologist of international distinction, with research interests in grassland science aligned to those of the School of BEES ( http://bees.ucc.ie ), and will have experience of leading innovative research programmes, with evidence of significant grant capture and a high-quality publication record. The successful candidate will also be expected to play a major role in the leadership and further development of...

Bioscientists Sygnature Discovery is a leading provider of integrated drug discovery services to the global pharmaceutical industry and is based in the prestigious BioCity Nottingham complex, the largest bioincubator in Europe. Key areas of expertise include medicinal and synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, in vitro bioscience/screening and integrated drug discovery via the unique ‘federated’ CRO Model. Sygnature seeks to create value for its client’s projects through access to our wealth of drug discovery experience, our highly flexible and transparent collaborative models and a keen sense of focus on innovation.  We have created a dynamic and supportive environment in which to practise modern drug discovery medicinal chemistry and bioscience. As part of our expansion we are looking for in vitro bioscientists to join our research teams in Nottingham. Successful candidates are likely to have a PhD in pharmacology, biochemistry or a related discipline; preferabl...

Description My client a leading pharmaceutical company based in Suffolk is recruiting for a Qualified Person (QP). The main purpose of the role to act as a Qualified Person and manage the Therapeutics QA activities for the release and distribution of my clients therapeutics products. Salary bracket for this role is £60,000k - £75,000k plus Strong company benefits Key Responsibilities: 1. Undertake QP responsibilities as defined in Directive 2001/83/EEC and the Code of Practice for Qualified Persons of the Institute of Biology, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal Society of Chemistry and ensure compliance with the requirement of the manufacturing licence. 2. Ensuring that as a professional QP the job holder undertakes CPD as appropriate and ensures that their knowledge of dosage forms, manufacturing processes and the relevant cGMPs are current and up to date. 3. Ensuring that their personal technical and professional knowledge of all the relevant ...

Due to the expansion of Lonza's Analytical Services department we are looking to recruit an Analytical Product Manager. Reporting to the Group Leader you will proactively coordinate internal and external client project activities (analytical CMC development of recombinant proteins) performed within Analytical Services and to provide scientific oversight of data generated for the projects. Responsibilities:      * Primary point of contact for all analytical activities relating to product development and management of analytical development programmes from early phase development through to license application.      * Primary interface to the Program Management Team, AS study directors and internal and external customers.      * Definition, presentation and representation of analytical CMC programmes to customers, potential new customers & external meetings, including oversight of large analytical portfolio projects.      * Design an...

Great opportunity to work in  state-of-the-art genomics-based assays Offering outstanding career development and professional support Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science & technology research organisation  The Position An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic team at CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research. Successful applicants will work with leaders in the field of science and receive personal development and learning opportunities. The Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake independent and innovative research which aims to identify candidate functional marker genes for existing and emerging biogeochemical processes; assemble and maintain databases of marker genes and develop high throughput molecular tools based on marker genes, to interrogate the microbial community involved in key processes Specifically you will: Liaise with a wide range of other scientists, including biogeochemists, modellers and environmental genomics team member...

Lonza Analytical Services is the provider of choice for high value analytical services to the biopharmaceutical industry; its capabilities and expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies to support all stages of production and process development. Analytical Services offer Product Characterisation, Stability and Analytical Method Development & Validation studies and employs an extensive range of technologies including HPLC, UPLC, gel electrophoresis, icIEF, qPCR and immunoassay. The Study Director will be joining the Analytical Services team at an exciting time as the department moves into a brand new, purpose built analytical laboratory and offices in Q3 2013. Role overview: To provide activity/potency methods in support of process and product development and manufacture for antibodies and other recombinant proteins being manufactured by Lonza Biologics. Responsibilities: • Scheduling and prioritisation (with input from appropriate management) of s...

Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) is a global biotechnology company that is committed to providing the most innovative products and services to leading customers in the fields of scientific research, genetic analysis and applied sciences. With a presence in more than 180 countries, the company's portfolio of 50,000 end-to-end solutions are secured by more than 5,000 patents and licenses that span the entire biological spectrum -- scientific exploration, molecular diagnostics, 21 st century forensics, regenerative medicine and agricultural research. Life Technologies has approximately 10,000 employees and had sales of $3.8 billion in 2012. The manufacturing team at Life Technologies (Bedford) is responsible for manufacturing and testing chromatography media, disposable columns, polymers, formulations and chemiluminescence molecules as well as supporting the manufacturing needs of other business units. We are currently seeking an energetic individual with strong communi...

Biotech R&D Positions in the North West Are you a PhD or graduate in a biomedical sciences looking to join a biotech company at an exciting stage of its growth?  Absynth Biologics is recruiting for three R&D positions to be based in laboratories in Manchester or Sheffield. Founded in 2007, Absynth  is developing vaccines and antibodies to treat bacterial infections.  The company’s distinctive approach has identified highly conserved bacterial protein targets, essential for life and capable of stimulating the immune system. Absynth’s pipeline focuses on infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and Clostridium difficile and we are looking for high quality scientists to join our team: Group Leader Reporting to the Director of Research, you will  develop and run a team of scientists to strict deadlines and budgets.  You will be involved also in defining the scientific and patenting strategy taking in to account the company’s compet...

Leads a process science team. Is occasionally the process science representative on a project team  Frequently designs and may execute complex experiments as the leader of a team. Provides guidance to scientists and engineers on team on problems with some precedent. Recognizes unprecidented complex problems. Has  discretion in day to day and week to week operation of groups or teams, in alignment with functional area's long term objectives Represents process science to project team and customers.   This position will be responsible for leading a team of scientists in the Cell Culture at the lab level. This position performs professional planning, coordination, analysis and reporting of the development working packages according to BI guidelines and project management strategies. This position will direct, coach and mentor staff members as well as develop and administer budgets, schedules, and goals.    Duties & Responsibilities: Develop scalable processes such as mamma...

Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) provide $700,000 over a minimum of five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service.  Candidate eligibility and institutional nomination requirements are set out below. Candidates The ideal candidate will be two years away from becoming an independent investigator, have at least two years or more of postdoctoral research experience, and have a significant publication record. Candidates must hold an M.D., D.D.S., or D.V.M. degree. Proposals must be in the area of basic biomedical, disease-oriented, or translational research. Proposals in health services research or involving large-scale clinical trials are ineligible. BWF encourages nominations from candidates who work in reproductive science. Candidates must be a fellow, resident,  or a postdoctoral researcher and have at least two years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application. ...

Shaping Discovery, Improving Life At Life Technologies, a global biotechnology tools and solutions company, we believe in the power of science to transform life and the power of people to make it happen. We invent biotechnology products that help scientists understand some of the 21 st century’s most pressing challenges. Much of what we make is used in improving health and medicine, food safety, forensics, energy, and basic scientific discoveries to make life even better. Whether our customers are searching for the next great breakthrough in biology or applying science to solve a problem, they recognize the value in immediate and accurate results. Science relies on our products to provide expeditious answers to critical questions. Life Technologies' industry-leading brands are found in nearly every life sciences lab in the world. Our systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments in the follo...

Job Description SRG are pleased to present an opportunity for a Field Engineer to join a leading organisation in the field of Automation Systems for the Life Science and Pharmaceuticals to be based in the UK. Our client is a well-respected supplier of automated systems to leading Bio-Pharma, Regenerative Medicine and Industrial Biotechnology organisations in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific. The organisation is currently headquartered in the UK and due to the expansion of the organisation and thanks to the success of their innovative systems they are seeking to appoint a Field Engineer. This position will work within our client's Service & Support Group, the main focus of this role is to provide on-site and remote engineering support for the automation products supplied in the UK and Europe. The successful incumbent will provide high quality first and second line support to our client's customers, including faultfinding and rectification, installation and...

Work for a company that is making a difference in the fight against cancer. Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. www.astx.com , brings together high tech and biotech to discover and develop more effective medicines for the treatment of cancer. At our Cambridge facility we utilize world-leading fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD). We are looking for a motivated, dedicated professional who wants to combine their skills with our uniquely talented team.   Senior Analytical Chemist We have an opportunity for someone to take leadership of small molecule analytical chemistry and be the company’s HPLC specialist. You will be a key member of our medicinal chemistry team and responsible for maintenance, operation and development of our open access LCMS systems. In addition you will conduct bespoke method development for challenging samples, providing separations and purity analysis. Additional responsibilities can be established based on the successful applicant’s interest and comp...

Senior Scientist (Biopharmaceuticals) â€" Pharmaceuticals - Republic of Ireland Flame Pharma is working with one of the world leaders in providing analytical services, drug development and research services. We are recruiting for a Senior Scientist to provide support to our Biopharmaceuticals department with protein and monoclonal antibodies control and characterisation. Senior Scientist routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects and will interact with clients, review and evaluate data, write reports and protocols. The Role Provide full analytical testing support in accordance with cGMP practices against strict timelines to successfully meet client program milestones Perform analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations for stability testing and other studies for analytical testing support Coordinate method develop pment and validation projects Communicate effectively with internal and client stakeholders The a...

Flame Pharma Jobs - Associate Group Leader (Biopharmaceuticals) â€" Republic of Ireland Flame Pharma is working with one of the world leaders in providing analytical services, drug development and research services.  We are recruiting for an Associate Group Leader to provide support to our Biopharmaceutical department by providing management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, overseeing daily operations to monitor quality and project timeliness. The Role Allocation, scheduling and managing laboratory resources for group’s project activities and updates LIMS for project status.  Reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy Preparation, review and approval of study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents Designing experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting Reviewing data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs Review...

Lonza Analytical Services is the provider of choice for high value analytical services to the biopharmaceutical industry; its capabilities and expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies to support all stages of production and process development.  Analytical Services offer Product Characterisation, Stability and Analytical Method Development & Validation studies and employs an extensive range of technologies including HPLC, UPLC, gel electrophoresis, icIEF, qPCR and immunoassay.      The Senior Scientist will be joining the Analytical Services team at an exciting time as the department moves into a brand new, purpose built analytical laboratory and offices in Q3 2013.   Role overview: To provide activity/potency methods in support of process and product development and manufacture for antibodies and other recombinant proteins being manufactured by Lonza Biologics. Responsibilities: •         Scheduling and prioritisation (with ...

As a result of investment and expansion, my client is undertaking a large project to retrofit and install new production and manufacturing lines to increase capacity on site. This has created an urgent need for 4 Tech Services Engineers, with an additional 10 requirements identified to commence work between October and January. All vacancies will be filled before September, and the start dates will vary. Process Scientists and Process Engineers, with Tech Transfer, Validation, Commissioning and Verification Experience are highly desirable. The role focuses on facility and equipment design, process knowledge capture from donor sites, assisting in technology transfer execution including process trials at scale in support of these project objectives and execution of final process validation and cleaning validation studies and write-ups. Contract: Hourly pay rate Suitable for either Ltd Liability contractors or PAYE temporary agency workers 12 month con...

Based in the Cambridgeshire area, my client is a globally successful Biotechnology company providing a range of genomic research platforms to a range of industries. Working on the research and production of genomic tools used within DNA, RNA and protein analysis, my client is focused on driving forward innovation within this field, allowing the further development of molecular tests and research within industry and clinics. Working within the field of technology development, my client is seeking a Senior Scientist within the field of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Library Preparation, to work on the development of high quality products. The role focuses on the creation and development of innovative molecular biology tools used in the preparation of samples in Next Generation Sequencing platforms. The main responsibilities of this role will include; · Researching existing and future DNA and RNA sample preparation methodologies. · Preparation of Next Generation Sequencing Librari...

The Binding Site Group is an international in vitro diagnostics company that has been involved in advances in diagnosis and monitoring of multiple myeloma, primary immune deficiency, chronic kidney disease and inflammatory disorders for the last 10 years. With a state of the art research and development facility based in Birmingham the company has strong national and international clinical and academic links. We are currently looking for a: PRODUCTION RESEARCH SCIENTIST The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of assigned improvement projects, processes and activities requiring scientific and intellectual contributions towards all areas of production with the overall aim to improve quality, consistency, reliability and efficiency throughout the supply chain. You will be responsible for all projects that have been identified and assigned to the post holder.  You will be expected to work on multiple projects at the same time, be responsible for pla...

Senior Scientist - Metabolic Diseases - Germany An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Scientist to join a leading drug discovery company based in Germany. As a company their focus is on discovering and developing an innovative range of drugs for a variety of therapeutic areas from oncology to neuroscience. As leaders in the field of drug development and alliances with other key players in the pharma and biotech industry it is an ideal time to be joining them. As a Senior Scientist in Metabolic Diseases you will be responsible for leading metabolic research for target identification and validation for the discovery of new therapies. You will be expected to identify and assess novel targets and evaluate potential new therapeutic concepts. This will involve developing cell based assays and implementing new phenotypic screening activities. Furthermore the successful candidate will be expected to prepare and present experiment results, supervise other scientists and potentiall...

We have an exciting newly created opportunity for an Application Specialist to join a leading diagnostics business in Kent. The successful Application Specialist will offer support for coagulation instrumentation on a global scale, both over the phone and in person with between 25% - 50% travel involved. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful Coagulation Application Specialist will be responsible for; 1. Providing second level application support for coagulation instrumentation and reagents to distributors / prospective distributors and internal colleagues. This support includes pre-sales and exhibition demonstrations, training on instrumentation operation and maintenance procedures, installation assistance, and telephone or field support. 2. Develop a troubleshooting process and assist service specialists / engineers with unresolved issues relating to reagents, instruments, procedures or software revisions. 3. Keep up to date with developments in the field of coagulation and ...

Medical Information Officer: I am working on a great opportunity for an experienced Medical Information Scientist/ Medical information Officer to join a growing Medical and Regulatory team in the Thames Valley. You will be involved in supporting the medical information team across a number of therapeutic areas. This position is being dealt with by Yasmin Dyer at meet, call on + 44 203 178 7488 or email directly at yasmin@peoplewithchemistry.com to discuss in confidence. COMPANY BACKGROUND This position is with a leading international pharmaceutical company. Their growing UK HQ is based in the Thames Valley. SKILLS DESIRED BSc, Postgraduate Ability to write scientific reports, publications e.g. past experience through a M.Sc or PhD Previous experience of working in a pharmaceutical/healthcare company ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Providing excellent scientific and medical management in customer service, medical information and marketing activitie...

We are proud to announce that we are representing a multi national Biotechnology company in the Cambridgeshire area with their search to find a Group Scientific Director. This is an newly created role where the successful person will help to harmonise strategy across multi sites and take a focus on the scientific direction across their bioanalytical / translational sciences. ROLE OVERVIEW: The successful Group Scientific Director will set the scientific standard and direction of the Division globally and will ensure our client has the appropriate level and breadth of scientific expertise to support their customers' clinical and non-clinical studies and harmonize best scientific practice. You will also: 1. Help drive the company's translational science strategy. Developing the business towards one which focuses on the experimental links between _in-vivo_ and analytical aspects of the study and interpret PD findings in relation to PK and, in the case of biologics, imm...

Technical Sales Reps - Cellular and Molecular Instrumentation - UK/Ireland/Scotland My client is looking for someone to join their technical sales team as a Technical Sales Rep. This role is a very scientific role and will look at selling cellular and molecular analysis instruments into the northern England, Scotland and Dublin areas. Job Title: Sales Rep / Technical Sales Rep Benefits: Generous base salary + on target bonus scheme + car Location: Scotland, North England (Newcastle North) and the Greater Dublin area. Candidates are required to live on patch Job Responsibilities: Use your skill and scientific experience to sell products to the scientific communities (mainly research labs, universities and pre-clinical pharma) You will provide support for existing customers and be involved in promotional activities Maintain sound knowledge of the products and be available to answer any queries and problems from internal and external sources. Ideal Candidate: *Highly motivated,...

Senior Scientist for Biomolecular Structure and Function £29k - £41k Ref: npl-43611 Close Date: 19-07-2013 Type:  Permanent Hours:  Full time Location: Teddington, Middlesex Vacancy details      Highly motivated research scientist with experimental skills and drive for innovation in biomolecular mass spectrometry and molecular biophysics. Job purpose      The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is one of the UK`s leading science facilities and research centres. It is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate standards, science and technology available. NPL occupies a unique position as the UK`s National Measurement Institute and sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application. Its expertise and original research have underpinned quality of life, innovation and competitiveness for UK citizens and business for more than a century. NPL`s Biotechnology group (S...