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Location: Leeds, UK

Langton Howarth Ltd is an Executive Search firm operating in Science based industry sectors. We pride ourselves on our values of diligence, honesty, and our entrepreneurial nature, constantly staying ahead of the competition.

Based in Leeds city Centre (LS1) we work with company’s right across Europe to search for the best available talent for their businesses.

Due to the growth and ongoing success of the company we are looking to build our team, who are a fun, energetic and sociable, and are looking for a commercial minded graduate to join.  

Day-to-Day of the role:

• Source and select candidates for vacancies using a variety of different methods – telephone, email, Linkedin searching and database candidate networking, as well as a hybrid of a researching into the markets we serve
• Telephone pre-screening candidates
• Sourcing candidates through job boards
• Head hunt and approach candidates directly for vacancies over the telephone
• Network with existing industry contacts/candidates to source candidates for specific jobs
• Identify skills required to match candidates appropriately to live vacancies
• Find vacancy leads to convert into money making opportunities through social media/competitor awareness and networking activities
• Profile/interview candidates for specific jobs
• Book candidates in for interviews with Consultants and Clients
• Updating & maintaining the database with candidate and client details
• Administrative duties including interview confirmation letters, formatting CVs as and when required
• Whilst the role is predominantly telephone/office based there will be the requirement to attend client meetings and conferences in the UK and Europe as and when required

The Requirements:

• A commercial mindset with hard-working attitude
• Good eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Resilient

Salary and Benefits:

• Basic salary is negotiable – depending on experience
• Placement bonus/ commission
• Subsidised gym membership
• This is a rewarding and challenging prospect that offers full training and opportunity for career progression
• Private Healthcare and Pension Scheme
• Holiday entitlement and an extra day off for your birthday!

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to reuben@langtonhowarth.com or call Reuben Young today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone would be good for this role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.

Location: Little Chesterford, Saffron Walden

Our client is a leading integrated drug discovery CRO that has been setting the highest standards in drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on small molecule research, since the early 2000’s.

They work in partnership with clients from a variety of sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations around the world with a focus on Assay Biology, Bespoke Assay Development, Small Molecules. Working across all disease areas you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and skillset, by managing a range of bespoke assay development projects.

 The role of Principle Protein Scientist:

• Apply cutting edge biophysical/biochemical techniques for fragment hit identification and lead discovery for client projects
• Responsibility for developing and performing biophysical assays (e.g. SPR, microscale thermophoresis, thermal shift)
• Managing client projects and expectations to ensure positive relationships and maintained and developed
• Prepare and present oral and written reports on research activities to internal and external audiences
• Actively pursue own personal development
• Maintain appropriate awareness of safety procedures, attend required safety training and adhere to laboratory safety rules as defined by the host department
• Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with organisational standards, policies and procedures

The requirements of the Principle Protein Scientist:

• Prior to applying for this exciting role you will already have 5+ years of experience post education as an Associate/Principal Protein Scientist, Protein Biochemist or Protein Scientist
• You will have gained this experience working for either a CRO, Pharmaceutical or Biotech company within a Drug Discovery, Small Molecule or Antibody environment
• Ideally you will have a PhD in a protein based area such as Biochemisty, Protein Science, Molecular Biology or related areas (BSc/MSc degree candidates are also welcomed to apply with relevant industry experience  
• You must have demonstratable experience in performing biophysical screening techniques, such as thermal shift, SPR, and/or microscale thermophoresis
• Experience in biochemical assays (e.g. HTRF, Luminescence, fluorescence polarisation) would be an advantage
• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a quick learner, have good problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £35,600 - £53,500 DOE (Associate Principal Scientist level)
• Base Salary Circa £42,275 - £60,000 DOE (Principal Scientist level)
• Pension (10% employer contribution & 5% employee)
• Private Medical Cover
• 4 x salary life insurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free Parking Onsite

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill on +44 (0) 113 243 3499 or email your current CV on olivergill@langtonhowarth.com. Langton Howarth is the market leading recruitment agency placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.

To be considered for this role you must have a full right to work in the UK

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence and we’ll ensure you receive £100.00(o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Langton Howarth Ltd is an Executive Search firm operating in Science based industry sectors. We pride ourselves on our values of diligence, honesty and our entrepreneurial nature, constantly staying ahead of the competition. Based in Leeds City Centre (LS1) we work with company’s right across Europe to search for the best available talent for their businesses.

This role would be to work under the International Recruitment Manager at Langton Howarth – Ben, who has been with the business for over 8 years, and started as an Apprentice himself, worked his way up from an Admin/ Resourcer and is now looking to use this experience to mentor and guide a resourcer to take similar steps – due to growth and ongoing success we are looking to build our team, who are a fun, energetic and sociable – we often attend industry conferences and events, go to the races and other work days out as an incentive for great performance

Day-to-Day of the role:

• Source and select candidates for vacancies using a variety of different methods – telephone, email, Linkedin searching and database candidate networking, as well as a hybrid of a researching into the markets we serve
• Head hunt and approach candidates directly for vacancies over the telephone
• Place adverts on the company website and other job portals
• Network with existing industry contacts/candidates to source candidates for specific jobs
• Identify skills required to match candidates appropriately to live vacancies
• Find vacancy leads to convert into money making opportunities through social media/competitor awareness and networking activities
• Profile/interview candidates for specific jobs
• Book candidates in for interviews with Consultants and Clients
• Updating & maintaining the database with candidate and client details
• Administrative duties including interview confirmation letters, formatting CVs as and when required

The Requirements:

• You will have the true drive and desire to be in a sales / recruitment environment, we are looking for people that are motivated by achieving their goals through hard work, and sales achievement – full on the job training will be provided and excellent opportunities are available for career progression

Salary and Benefits:

• Basic salary is negotiable – depending on experience
• Placement bonus/ commission
• Subsidised gym membership
• Private Healthcare, Pension Scheme, Holiday entitlement (20 Days Holiday + stats) and an extra day off for your birthday!

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to ben@langtonhowarth.com or call Ben Atherton today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone would be good for this role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.

Location: Little Chesterford, Saffron Walden

Our client is a leading integrated drug discovery CRO that has been setting the highest standards in drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on small molecule research, since the early 2000’s.

They work in partnership with clients from a variety of sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations around the world with a focus on Assay Biology, Bespoke Assay Development, Small Molecules. Working across all disease areas you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and skillset, by managing a range of bespoke assay development projects.

 The role of Principle Scientist - Cell Biologist:

• Scientifically drive drug discovery projects with cutting edge cellular biology and pharmacology approaches to lead discovery and optimisation for client projects
• Responsibility for developing and performing cell-based assays (e.g., Fluorescence, TR-FRET techniques, alphaLISA assays, phenotypic assays, proliferation assays, ELISA, western blots etc.)
• Support routine laboratory operation and maintenance
• Prepare and present oral and written reports on research activities to internal and external audiences
• Managing client projects
• Actively pursue own personal development
• Maintain appropriate awareness of safety procedures, attend required safety training and adhere to laboratory safety rules as defined by the host department
• Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with organisational standards, policies, and procedures

The requirements of the Principle Scientist - Cell Biologist:

• Prior to applying for this exciting role you will already have 5+ years of experience post education as an Associate/Principal Scientist, Cell Biologist or Assay Biologist
• You will have gained this experience working for either a CRO, Pharmaceutical or Biotech company within a Drug Discovery/ Small Molecule environment
• You will be educated in either a BSc, MSc or PhD in a scientific degree in the area of cell biology
• You will have demonstratable experience of cell biology and expertise in a number of relevant cell assay screening techniques (e.g. viability assays, fluorescence microscopy, cell signalling assays, or biomarker studies)
• The post also requires an individual with a sound knowledge and experience of cellular assay development and small molecule screening; however, additional training will be provided to broaden your skill set
• The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a quick learner, have good problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £35,600 - £53,500 DOE (Associate Principal Scientist level)
• Base Salary Circa £42,275 - £60,000 DOE (Principal Scientist level)
• Pension (10% employer contribution & 5% employee)
• Private Medical Cover
• 4 x salary life insurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free Parking Onsite

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill on +44 (0) 113 243 3499 or email your current CV on olivergill@langtonhowarth.com. Langton Howarth is the market leading recruitment agency placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.

To be considered for this role you must have a full right to work in the UK

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence and we’ll ensure you receive £100.00(o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice.

Location: Site based in Bath, UK (Monday – Friday – 40 hours FTC)

With over a decade of industry experience our client is a leading manufacturer of high quality, natural and ethical skincare & haircare products.

They are extremely proud to partner with some of world’s most prestigious spas, boutique hotels and independent retailers.

This position is newly created as part of their ongoing growth, and you play an integral part in helping the business to achieve their ambitious & exciting goals!

The role of the Formulation Chemist:  

• Clarifying formulation briefs directly with clients
• Conducting feasibility studies/technical investigations into potential formulations
• Sourcing raw materials from suppliers
• Formulating innovative, naturally based products for both in house brands and private customers
• Conducting stability and compatibility testing of approved formulations
• Liaising between project manager, clients, and safety assessors on regulatory/claims issues
• Generating INCIs
• Creating PIF documentation
• Creation and optimisation of manufacturing instructions
• Manage the transfer from lab to manufacturing and advise on risk in scale up

The requirements of the Formulation Chemist:

• You will already have a minimum 5 years’ experience as a Formulation Chemist, Formulation Scientist, NPD Chemist, Development Chemist, Cosmetic Chemist, or equivalent role
• You will also have specific experience of formulating either Skincare and/or haircare products
• Other formulation experience of cosmetics/personal care product categories will also be considered
• Educated with a Diploma in Society of Cosmetic sciences or similar qualification (or qualified by experience)
• Experience in process manufacturing
• Knowledge of EU Cosmetics Directive
• Able to communicate well with management, colleagues, and clients
• Confident and self-driven
• Ability to multitask with excellent organisational skills
• Work in a fast-paced environment with precision and accuracy

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: £30,000 – £36,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• 20 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Free Parking Onsite

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com and call Oliver Gill (Global Recruitment Manager) today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who would be good for the role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive €100 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.

Location: Little Chesterford, Saffron Walden

Our client is a leading integrated drug discovery CRO that has been setting the highest standards in drug discovery, with a particular emphasis on small molecule research, since the early 2000’s.

They work in partnership with clients from a variety of sectors including academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations around the world with a focus on Assay Biology, Bespoke Assay Development, Small Molecules. Working across all disease areas you will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and skillset, by managing a range of bespoke assay development projects.

Right now they are working with many clients across academia, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and patient foundation organisations globally.

The Role:

• Plan, implement and manage experimental protein production projects for membrane proteins such as GPCRs or ion channels, solving any problems that arise
• The Protein Science Team offers the clients a comprehensive range of services including: molecular biology; protein production for biochemical and biophysical assays, and for structural biology, including structural analysis of protein-ligand structures by X-ray crystallography
• Undertake protein production studies, including choice of expression system, construct design, cloning, stable cell line generation, mammalian expression using transient expression, inducible vectors, BacMam system up to 10L scale
• Membrane preparations and membrane protein purification using detergent solubilisation or other methods
• Line manage and develop less experienced colleagues
• Support routine laboratory operation and maintenance
• Prepare and present oral and written reports on research activities to internal and external audiences
• Actively pursue own personal development
• Maintain appropriate awareness of safety procedures, attend required safety training and adhere to laboratory safety rules as defined by the host department
• Ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with organisational standards, policies and procedures

The Requirements:

• We are currently looking for candidates with previous line management experience within the following areas: membrane protein expression, such as GPCRs or ion channels, to join our clients Protein Science Team in a lab-based/ management role
• The level of appointment will be commensurate with experience so right now you could be working as a Principal Scientist, Group Leader, Associate Director (as long as you have line management experience / direct reports) - preferably in a CRO, pharma or biotech setting), supported with publications where applicable
• You will be able to work independently in membrane protein expression for protein or membrane preparations used in biochemical and biophysical analysis, including project planning, construct design, cloning, stable cell line generation, mammalian expression using transient expression, inducible vectors, BacMam system up to 10L scale, membrane preparation, membrane protein purification detergent, SMA or nanodisk based purification of above protein, CryoEM/ X-ray structure of/ structural insights  // GPCR/ ion channel/ transporter/ carrier protein/ ATPase for example

The Benefits:

• Basic is negotiable – depending on experience
• Pension
• Private Medical
• 4 x salary life insurance
• 25 days holiday + BH stats

Apply right now by calling Ben Atherton on +44 (0) 113 243 3499 or email your current CV on ben@langtonhowarth.com. Langton Howarth is the market leading recruitment agency placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.

To be considered for this role you must have a full right to work in the UK

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence and we’ll ensure you receive £100.00(o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice.