Biotechnology

Are you looking for a new business development opportunity for innovative products? Do you speak English and French fluently? Do you have some sales experience with life science products in the UK or France? This rare opportunity is with a small company based in Germany which is expanding its team to include a junior business developer based from the UK or France. The company has developed an innovative stem cell technology which is used by pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations and academic institutions. The role will involve increasing sales by finding new leads and building customer relationships by customer meetings, telephone, email and by attending trade shows. You will be doing some marketing including planning trade shows and you will also be the link between the customer and the R&D team, relaying customer requirements so that products can be improved and new ones developed. This is an exciting small company which is very customer foc...

Reed Scientific are currently recruiting for a Quality Systems Manager for their client who are a leading Biotechnology company based in Oxfordshire. In this role the main duties will include: - Working with the Operations Director, managing various aspects of the quality system associated with the facility to maintain compliance with current corporate, regulatory and industry best practice guidelines. - Managing and developing staff within the Quality department through the performance management system. - Working in close co-operation with process scientists, production staff, commercial staff, clients and regulatory bodies to assure quality and to deliver successful projects for our clients. - Own and manage quality assurance, health and safety and other activities relating to compliance to accreditation or certification bodies (HSE & HTA) consistent with company policies and strategy. - Leadership of new quality initiatives including achieving CPA accreditation. - A...

We are currently recruiting a lab-based Research Scientist to join a new team within the Antibody Discovery and Protein Engineering, based in Cambridge, UK, with responsibility for establishing a platform to generate recombinant extracellular vesicles (exosomes) as targeted delivery vehicles. Core responsibilities include: Generation of recombinant cell lines to support targeted exosome production Isolation and characterisation of exosomes Identification of methods for incorporating functional content into exosomes Cellular assays and microscopy-based techniques to determine exosome binding and trafficking within target cells Identification of protein-protein interactions involved in the delivery of functional content by exosomes Your previous experience will provide: Strong expertise and knowledge in the area of extracellular vesicles, including isolation and characterisation of extracellular vesicles/exosomes. Work focused on ut...

IMPORTANT: TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME, ALONG WITH AN Email/COVER LETTER STATING WHY YOU ARE CONFIDENT YOU WILL EXCEED SALES GOALS for our client! We appreciate all applications, but will only be able to respond to QUALIFIED individuals. Now Accepting Applications for qualified candidates with at least 5 years of successful outside selling experience to Industrial Manufacturers. You'll be selling to the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Life Sciences Industries. (Products including, but not limited to: Sensors, Single-use products, Gaskets, Steam Traps, Valves, etc.) Requirements Desired Skills and Experience Minimum: 4 Year Degree (preferably Engineering or Life Science) 5+ years of successful outside sales experience selling in an industrial manufacturing setting. (Preferably Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) Plus: You're a persistent self-starter with the ability to make it happen! You're committed to contin...

A great opportunity has arisen for an Evaluation Manager to join our Program Management team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will be based in Slough, UK. The primary function of the Evaluation Manager is to provide technical input during the sales process.  The Evaluation Manager is responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates of time, cost and quality objectives for the defined scope of work and disclosing related opportunities and risks. RESPONSIBILITIES: •         Perform technical project evaluations based on customer RFPs and informal requests, in close collaboration with subject matter experts from R&D, Manufacturing and appropriate Support Services. •         Provide agreed evaluation deliverables to Sales/Business Development to finalize the offer. •         Support Sales and Business Development on pre-evaluations or informal requests with qualitative assessments of facility fit and proj...

Do you have experience in Translational Research Management? Are you looking for your next opportunity with a rapidly expanding CRO organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a medium sized Clinical Research Organisation based in central London. The Translational Research manager will have direct responsibility for the management of the virology laboratory staff and peripheral laboratory operations. The job holder ensures the Health and Safety of the laboratory, liaises with the health and safety executive, site operations and building management to ensure the safe regress of biological waste. Furthermore the post holder will liaise with Project Directors, QC and QA functions, to schedule and manage resource requirements across all projects. They will line manage the Principle Research Scientist, Research Scientists and the Research Assistants ensuring that staff are trained and they have sufficient staffing to conduct the assigned work. The Key responsibilities of the role ...

We are currently looking for a Director of Veterinary Science to join a leading Life Sciences company based in the Leicestershire area. This is a permanent role supporting all veterinary science activities across a number of UK facilities. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. This position is responsible for the veterinary professional management of global research model operations and programs and will provide direct support to the various departments regarding broad based veterinary medicine and laboratory animals science. In doing so you will provide guidance and leadership in laboratory animal science and/or comparative medicine to establish new research models. 2. In concert with the Global VP of Development provide guidance budgets for laboratory animal medicine and genetic programs. This will provide an oversight in to our client's contract research support services based in Indianapolis, related to laboratory animal medicine and care programs. 3. Develop, direct, and suppor...

Operator Risk Assessor- Biotechnology- Berkshire An excellent opportunity has become available for an Operator Risk Assessor to join a highly successful Bio- technology company at one of their sites based in the South East. The company is one of the leading biotechnology companies who have a strong global presence and have offices in over 90 countries. As an Operator Risk Assessor, you would calculate the risk assessment to people who would be handling the company's products. Several of your main responsibilities would be: *To represent the Operator Safety group on project teams and working with colleagues from Environment safety, Toxicology, Project Management and Regulatory Affairs *Provide expertise for risk assessments for Operators, Bystanders and Workers *Identify and help solve key scientific problems on the design, use and interpretation of human exposure data *To ensure the delivery and content of regulatory submission documents to meet agreed timelines and quality...

AbbVie(NYSE: ABBV) is a global, research-based Biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. AbbVie combines the focus and passion of a leading-edge biotech with the expertise an capabilities of a long-established pharmaceutical leader to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. In 2013, AbbVie will employ approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. Student Intern/Coop Biotechnology The student Intern for AbbVie Biotechnology/ Biochemical Engineering, will provide support to the Protein Purification Process Development and Process Support Area, working on different projects such as a assay improvement, process characterization and protocol preparation, protocol execution, etc. Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Good mathematical and interpersonal skills. No experience is required. Equal Opportunity Employe...

We are currently looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to join the quality management systems team for a global biotechnology company based in the Berkshire area. This position is on the basis of a 6 month fixed term contract (employed by the business and paid a salary) to act as maternity cover. ROLE OVERVIEW: The role will assist with the validation and administration of the global GxP critical computerized systems, and manage the training profiles and modules of our client's IT Quality team. The role will require good communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with the team, the Global Quality department, IT and the end users of the global GxP critical computerized systems. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful IT Quality Specialist will take responsibility for a broad range of experiences including (but not limited to) the following: 1. To manage the global electronic quality management system in a GMP relevant environme...

Dietary Risk Assessor- Biotechnology- Berkshire A superb opportunity has become available for a Dietary Risk Assessor to join a highly successful Bio- technology company at one of their sites based in the South East. The company is one of the leading biotechnology companies who have a strong global presence and have offices in over 90 countries. As a Dietary Risk Assessor, you would determine the safety to consumers following the use the company's crop protection products. Several of your main responsibilities would be: *Represent the consumer safety group on project teams and working with colleagues from Environment safety, Toxicology, Metabolism and Project Management *Provide expertise in the assessment of metabolism and residue data and in dietary risk assessment *Understand current and future EU regulatory guidelines and issues *To ensure the delivery and content of regulatory submission documents meet the agreed timelines and quality *Participate in science projects ...

Job Descriptions: Global Patent Solutions, LLC (GPS) is an intellectual property research and consulting firm founded to meet the demanding needs of Inventors and IP professionals around the world for high-quality patent research and consulting. From our headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, we currently service a global client-base of IP Attorneys, Patent Agents, Business Leaders, R&D Teams, Universities, Entrepreneurs and Inventors. This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill research position. Each project is unique and possesses a new challenge for you to tackle. You must be able to assess and analyze the best way to approach a project. Previous patent knowledge is great; however, it is not required. We are willing and able to train. The Research Analyst primarily will perform research of invention concepts related to the technologies listed above using a variety of databases and compile formal search reports to demonstrate findings to clients. A majority of work requires in-depth r...

This is an exciting role to join an expanding CRO as a Computer Systems Quality Assurance Manager. Responsibilities Include: Degree in Science Excellent knowledge of GCP and GCP for laboratories regulatory standards Broad computer systems validation experience in pharmaceutical or CRO setting Broad quality assurance auditing in computer systems validation Coaching and professional consulting skills in computer systems QA matters Ideally the right candidate: Responsible for management of Computer Systems Quality Assurance Have an in-depth knowledge of business operational procedures and company documents and procedures Escalate any issues to Line Manager and assist in computer system QA compliance issues Responsible for the maintenance of the Computer Systems list Assist in taking responsibility for the internal audit programme relating to computer systems and IT This is an urgent fill so please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Kelly Services UK Ltd is acting as an employme...

Protein Biochemist           Based in: Dartford, DA1 5LR Job status: Permanent Hours:   37.5 hrs per week Closing date: Monday 8 July 2013 Assessment Centre: Thursday 18 July 2013 We are an international group within the in vitro diagnostics and immunodiagnostics market, providing an innovative line of products that are used in analysis laboratories at universities, hospitals and private testing facilities around the world.    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Protein Biochemist to join our Technical Process Development team. This role is a challenging and bespoke position. A strong protein chemistry or downstream processing background will be essential as you will be responsible for leading and/or managing technical investigations, process improvement, innovation and cost reduction projects. You will provide day to day technical support to the Biotechnology Department which produces a range of recombinant proteins, antido...

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY Job Description and Person Specification JOB TITLE: Scientist (Biotheraputics)     PAY BAND AND SALARY : HEO £29,992 - £31,582 LOCATION :    South Mimms HOURS:     36 per week (excluding lunch break) CONTRACT TYPE :     Fixed term contract for 2 years ACCOUNTABLE TO :     Helen Wilmot The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC), world leaders in assuring the quality of biological medicines through product testing, developing standards and reference materials and carrying out applied research is now a new centre of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency alongside the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). Purpose of the role:     The Haemostasis Section of the Biotherapeutics Group is heavily involved in the two core activities of NIBSC, the Official Control Authority Batch Release (OCABR) of blood-derived therapeutics and the preparation of Internation...

Global Pharmaceutical Group is currently looking for a Biotech R&D Specialist - Formulation/Anaytica, to join their fast growing Biosimilars Division. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: * In this position you will be responsible for the Global Co-ordination of all Formulation processes running in the different manufacture sites around the World. *Ensures conformity and accuracy of current and new manufacturing / production processes. *Implements continuous process improvement. *Ensures the transfer of processes: From the HQ in Madrid to the Manufacture sites/CMOs worldwide. *Ensures scale-up strategy. Essential Skills & Capabilities: *PhD in Biochemistry/Chemistry with 4-8 yrs of experience OR, BS/MS in Biochemistry/Chemistry with 10+ years of experience Previous Experience (Mandatory): *Experience in working with macromolecule (proteins) formulation/analytics *Experience in handling analytical HPLC (SEC, RP/HIC), SDS-PAGE Previous experience (d...

Technologist, Technical Strip Manufacturing Unit Abbott Diabetes Care, Witney Are you passionate about health? If so, Abbott may be the right place for you. We are a global diversified healthcare company, focused on improving the health of millions of people around the world. That ability stems from our devotion to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of a family of products that meet the health needs of our customers at every stage of their lives. Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings. We also focus on educating people with diabetes on how they can make every day choices to help themselves. We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate-level Technologist to join our manufacturing and R&D facility in Witney, West Oxfordshire. Working in a small and friendly team, you will be providing technical support to Witney’s manufacturing...

This is a terrific opportunity to further your career with a market leader in the production of monoclonal antibody for use in Blood typing reagent and disease state diagnostics. Due to continuing success they now have a vacancy for a Production Manager biologic process. This is a senior position within a biologics manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day activities associated with running the production facility and process including Tissue Culture, Fermentation, Down Stream Processing, Formulation and Purification of a range of biological proteins within a highly regulated quality environment adhering to FDA, ISO and cGMP procedures and guidelines. The role will consist of the following activities: Manage and organise the Production area ensuring objectives are implemented in line with the Corporate and Site business goals. Direct and oversee all department staff in the performance of their respective duties, and complete related...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Immunogen Design Scientist to join a leading life science company based in the Cambridgeshire area. ROLE OVERVIEW: The Immunogen Design Scientist will lead the Immunogen Design process in Cambridge, UK, and will coordinate immunogen production with the product manufacturing facility in China. They will work on defining the production pathway for new projects and will work with the Pipeline Manager to coordinate downstream activities. It is likely this role will require some travel to China. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The main responsibilities of the Immunogen Design Scientist will include: 1. Working with the Product Development team to understand the key requirements of all new products. 2. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of immunogen design principles and science. 3. Designing immunogens in line with production targets. 4. Oversee immunogen design by other scientists, taking responsibility for defining and communicating "desi...

Our client is a major biopharmaceutical company and they are looking for an experienced Technical Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the position is to lead activities in the development, transfer, validation and technical support of processes and methods associated with new and existing products. Responsibilities: - To lead process development of microbial fermentation, technology transfer and validation/qualification activities within the Process Development API team. - To transfer information from scientists to project leaders and support junior staff members. - Organise and manage the preparation of development batches of API and their subsequent analysis. - Ensure system suitability of all laboratory equipment. - Supervise a small team in the process development of Biological Products - Prepare updates to regulatory submissions and/or responses to questions received from regulatory agencies. - Design robust experiments, analyse, review...

Our client is a leading provider of essential, pre-clinical and non-clinical con­tract research, research models, animal diets, and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, agrochemical, and chemical industries, as well as universities, government, and other research organizations. Their focus is on providing customers with products and services to optimize the discovery and safety of new medicines and compounds.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Animal Technician to work in the Oxfordshire area on a permanent basis. Due to location, applicants must possess a full driver's license and their own transport. Basic Requirements Must have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (English & Mathematics The ability to perform repetitive tasks and manual dexterity required. This is an active role and the successful candidate will be on their feet for up to 8 hours a day. Must be able to entry the unit through a closed shower point and work in a c...

Department of Biological Sciences Position Title: Biotechnology Lecturer Appointment: Part-time non-tenure-track Starting Date: August 21, 2013 Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a one year, part-time appointment as an instructor for intermediate level courses. Primary teaching responsibilities will include biotechnology lab methods I (254) with the potential for the coverage of additional classes, including genetics lab (Bio 251), for the 2013-2014 academic year. Course assignments will complement current faculty. This position is not eligible for tenure. Qualifications: Ph.D. in a biological science is preferred, A.B.D. will be considered. Successful candidates must demonstrate their potential to be outstanding teachers and active contributors of the department and university. Salary: Competitive and negotiable. University and Community: Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is the prem...

We are currently looking for a Life Sciences Production Supervisor to join a leading Life Sciences company based in the Oxfordshire area. This is a permanent role where the successful person must have experience leading a production work force in a highly regulated life sciences environment. Those without experience across this sector cannot be considered due to set regulations. ROLE OVERVIEW: The Production Supervisor will manage production units to ensure efficient use of equipment, materials and staff while ensuring efficient supply of animals to customer specifications. Ensure animals are kept within the Home Office Code of Practice and Company guidelines is essential to this position. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the Production Supervisor will be broad and will include the following: 1. To ensure all procedures are conducted in accordance with the company barrier protection systems, to safeguard animals health, to include personnel movement / Quarantine restricti...

 Argenta is a successful and expanding contract Drug Discovery organisation with projects spanning a range of disease areas. Argenta is also a Service Division of Galapagos NV, a mid-sized, clinical stage biotechnology company active in the discovery and development of small molecule therapies. Team Leader / Group Leader Positions As part of our continuing expansion we have vacancies for two Team Leader / Group Leader positions in the Biology Department; one with experience in Inflammation / Immunology and one with an Oncology background. Candidates should have a Ph.D., with significant pharmaceutical industry experience, and a background in the relevant field. Experience of both biochemical and cellular assay development is required, and of translating these assays into potential efficacy and translational biomarkers. The successful candidates will work in multidisciplinary teams, to manage projects and scientific staff, and to present project issues, progress and str...

Scientific Sales Engineer - Guildford An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Scientific Sales Engineer to join a leading company based in Hampshire. As a company their focus is on the sale and technical support of a range of instruments for the life sciences industry. With continued success and growth it is an ideal time to be joining them. As a Scientific Sales Engineer you will be responsible for identifying opportunities with customers for the sale of the company's product range in the life sciences market within the UK. You will be expected to actively approach customers to promote the product range and arrange visits and demonstrations. You will also assist the European Sales Manager in dealer support activity including presentations, exhibitions and dealer training. Further activities will include producing monthly sales reports and assisting with the running of the office. The role will be UK sales based but you will be expected to reside near to Guildford in order to ...

For the first time in its history, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is categorizing drug-resistant superbugs by threat level. On Monday, the CDC issued its highest level of warning for a drug-resistant strain of gonorrhea—saying the sexually transmitted disease is an "urgent threat" to the health of Americans. "We've been raising this issue for some time, and the CDC just confirms how serous the problem is," said William Smith, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors , a nonprofit group that provides services and programs to fight sexually transmitted diseases and works with the CDC. "There's no question gonorrhea is developing resistance to every drug created to fight it," Smith said. Some 820,000 cases of gonorrhea are reported in the U.S. every year, making it the second most reported communicable disease behind another sexual disease, chlamydia. According to the CDC, an estimated 24...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Scientist to lead the Emerging Technologies team for a fantastic in vitro diagnostics company specializing in cancer biomarker identification / validation and IVD product development. They have a brilliant R&D pipeline, which includes biomarkers for cancer screening, diagnosis, staging, therapy selection and relapse monitoring. The company have recently set up their R&D facilities and are based at a premier site for scientific and technological innovation. They also offer development and reference laboratory services to global leaders in the field of cancer diagnostics. At the heart of the company are high-throughput systems for fully automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunocytochemistry (ICC) staining of tumour tissues and cytospin preparation, including on-board de-paraffinisation and antigen retrieval protocols and highly sensitive polymer-based technology that allows enhanced penetration to antigens resulting in high ...

Our client is a major biopharmaceutical company based in North Wales and they are looking for an experienced Process Leader to head up the validation and stability studies. You will have extensive experience with ICH validation criteria for analysis. Main responsibilities: To line manage Analytical Development personnel to support validation and stability activities. To provide the required expertise to define the regulatory, technical and pharmacoepial requirements for all associated analytical testing and specifications on site. To work in collaboration with the Quality control group to ensure test methods remain in a validated state, are capable and robust. Design and execute and report ICH stability studies at real time, accelerated conditions Carry out stability regression analysis and modelling to set shelf life and IRS Design and execute the validation of analytical and microbiological methods in line with ICH. Own method section of VMP and ensure all revalidation revie...

Our client is a major biopharmaceutical company who is looking for an experienced Process Leader to assist in managing the smooth running of an analytical lab and all the equipment used within it. The Successful candidate will have extensive GMP experienc Main responsibilities: To line manage Analytical Development personnel Ownership and maintenance of Analytical Development laboratories Responsible for ensuring analytical instrumentation in Analytical Development laboratories remains correctly maintained, calibrated and qualified. Maintain GMP compliance of Analytical Development laboratories and work towards continuous improvement Schedule and perform analytical testing to support IG, QC and Production and ensure all request are completed to the required timeline. To maintain compliant documentation of associated analytical procedures, specifications and policies. To develop technical skills of individuals to improve robustness, flexibility and efficiency of team. To wo...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director, based in Germany, to join a world leading CRO who offer a comprehensive range of pre-clinical development services to the pharmaceutical industry. Reporting to the Head of European Sales, this is a remote / home based position focusing on central Europe and involves a combination of both account management and business development. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful Business Development Director will be responsible for a range of duties including: 1. Selling all company services to a wide range of both new and existing clients across the Pharmaceutical industry in central Europe. 2. Gathering, developing and reporting on business intelligence and then feeding that information back to relevant areas. Writing and presenting business plans, organising pricing structures as well as representing the company at conferences and trade exhibitions. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: To be successful as the Business Development Di...

Our client is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company looking for a fermentation specialist to work in their process development department. The main purpose of the position is to lead activities in the development, transfer, validation and technical support of processes and methods associated with new and existing products. Responsibilities: - To lead process development of microbial fermentation, technology transfer and validation/qualification activities within the Process Development API team. - To transfer information from scientists to project leaders and support junior staff members. - Organise and manage the preparation of development batches of API and their subsequent analysis. - Ensure system suitability of all laboratory equipment. - Supervise a small team in the process development of Biological Products - Prepare updates to regulatory submissions and/or responses to questions received from regulatory agencies. - Design robust experiments, analyse, re...

Org Marketing Statement All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for everyone, everywhere. Each position at Pfizer touches and contributes to the success of our business and our world. That’s why, as one of the global leaders in the biopharmaceutical industry, Pfizer is committed to seeking out inspired new talent who share our core values and mission of making the world a healthier place. Responsibilities Biostatisticians play a critical role in the advancement of new medicines at Pfizer. The right candidate will partner with senior management, clinicians, clinical pharmacologists, translational medicine, and other scientists to support drug development in Pfizer’s BioTechnology Clinical Development (BCD) unit. The statistician will support the development of innovative and efficient plans for developing new medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas. BCD supports early clinical development for Therapeutic Vaccines, Oncology, and m...

Bioanalyst - 12 Month Contract  Main role: A laboratory based role to provide quantitative bioanalysis of compounds and related metabolites in a range of biological matrices.  This role includes method development, sample preparation, analysis using LC-MS and other technologies, data processing and reporting. Responsibilities Provide rapid, effective and efficient quantitative bioanalysis of internal compounds and/or related metabolites in biological matrices to support research projects. Biological sample extraction and preparation techniques. Continual bioanalytical method development and optimisation. Ability to follow standard methods. Assay validation to support non-clinical studies. Report writing. Use analytical expertise to solve analytical problems as they arise. Interface with NCD, DMPK and Chemistry. Specific skills & qualifications Candidates must be of graduate level (or equivalent) with proven experience in the followi...

Opportunities for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS in Biomedical Research at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research CNIC, Madrid - Spain The CNIC is dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular research and to translating new knowledge into real improvements in clinical practice. The scientific project of the centre has been structured in three areas: -    Cardiovascular Development and Repair Department (CDR) -    Vascular Biology and Inflammation Department (VBI) -    Epidemiology, Atherothrombosis and Imaging Department (EAI) To be eligible, candidates must: -    Hold a PhD degree that must have been awarded no more tan five years ago (exceptions will be made for documented career brakes and candidates with children) -    Have, at least, one publication as first author in an international peer reviewed journal -    Candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Spain for mo...