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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.

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 and implement experimental protein production projects for membrane proteins such as GPCRs or ion channels, solving any problems that arise
• 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
• The Protein Science Team offers our 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
• Membrane preparations and membrane protein purification using detergent solubilisation or other methods
• 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:

• To be considered for this position you must be educated to PhD level (or BSc/MSc) with relevant industrial experience in membrane protein expression, such as GPCRs or ion channels, to join our clients Protein Science Team in a lab-based role
• We are currently looking for candidates with relevant and proven experience (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 based
• Other areas you could working in: CryoEM/ X-ray structure of/ structural insights or crystallography (desirable), GPCR/ ion channel/ transporter/ carrier protein/ ATPase, SMA or nanodisk based purification

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.

Territory: South UK with a key focus on the London & Home Counties

Ideal home location: London/M25 Circle or home counties

My client has established themselves as the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Because of their robust structure they have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands.

They supply to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand. It is an exciting time to join my client who are recruiting for this role due to their ongoing growth and expansion!

The requirements for the Field Service Engineer: 

• To be considered for this Field Service Engineer role you will already have 2+ years of experience as a Field Based or Inhouse/Site Based Service Engineer for a Laboratory Supplies, Biotech, Pharmaceutical or CRO organisation
• You will have specific experience of servicing, repairing, and commissioning laboratory equipment such as Centrifuges, CO2 Incubators, Cryogenics Freezers/Storage, Liquid Nitrogen, Balances, Autoclaves, Microscopes, Vacuum pumps, or similar laboratory products
• Hold a relevant Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, NVQ, City & Guilds)
• Very strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach
• PC literate in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Strong relationship management and excellent communication skills/influencing skills
• Experience coordinating and scheduling workload to achieve results.
• Ability to work to own initiative but team orientated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Robust and assertive attitude towards achieving results and motivating team members
• Being an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, you will be looking to specialise your skills into a more technical area

The role of Field Service Engineer:

• Based remotely from your home location you will attend your customer appointments across the territory always ensuring that you deliver excellent customer service
• You will be tasked with the installation, repair, and maintenance of technical equipment to schools, universities, hospitals, laboratories, and other technical environments.
• You will work closely with your fellow Field Engineers, supporting them with projects and maintaining great communication with your office-based Service Coordinator
• Whilst most of your work will be completed in the South of the UK, there may be the rare occasion where you will be required to travel to other part of the UK and possibly even stay overnight.
• As part of any Field Service Engineer role, you will ensure that your complete job sheets, parts order requisitions and expense forms in a timely manner

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: £30,000 -£40,000 DOE
• Fully expensed company car
• 24 Days Holiday entitlement plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Nest Pension
• Healthcare
• Laptop & Phone

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

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.

Hybrid role – split between the Milton Keynes office & working from home 

My clientis an award-winning manufacturer of Laboratory Consumables & Liquid Handling Technology, who are now the UK’s leading manufacturer of pipettes/ pipette tips, tissue culture and cell culture plastics and have experienced impressive continual year of year growth over the last decade.

They have a large focus on new product development and have extended their portfolio to enable them to offer an extensive range of products to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers within the Academia, Biotech, Pharmaceutical & Clinical sectors.

The requirements of the Tender & Contract Specialist:

• You will have 1+ year’s experience already in a similar role such as a Tender Specialist, Tender Assistant, Bid Specialist, Bid Manager, Proposal Writer, Tender Administrator, Commercial Assistant, or equivalent title in the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Devices sectors or similar
• If you are not already performing a similar role you could be working in a laboratory environment as a  Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Chemist or similar with the motivation to move into an office-based role in this area
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft packages and especially Microsoft Excel
• You will be an effective communicator with the ability to interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams
• It is important that you are a dedicated achiever, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and ensuring projects are complete and aligned with regulations and expectations
• Organised, managing timelines and other people’s priorities to ensure everything runs to time.
• Collaborative partner, building and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• Analytical problem solver, going beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and make proposals for changes to prevent future issues

The responsibilities of the Tender & Contract Specialist:

• Identify contract/tender opportunities within the private and public sector utilising multiple platforms
• Formulate, coordinate, and manage the response and submission of all tenders and Request for Proposal
• Support the implementation and development of tender when successful
• Work closely with all departments to ensure fit with business growth and strategy and to ensure all aspects of the contracts have been fulfilled, managed, and supported through the procurement process
• Develop and manage internal contracts including management of pricing insights
• All the above is done by consistent maintenance of high standards through use of templates and content reviews

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) 
• Uncapped Earnings Potential
• Healthcare Cash Plan (including discounted Gym Membership, Physio, Opticians, Dental Cover)
• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Laptop & Mobile
• 23 Days Holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Comprehensive training programme, e-learning, and training courses

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill – Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Langton Howarth Ltd on + 44 (0) 113 243 3499 and email your up to date word CV to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com Langton Howarth is the market leading scientific supplies company placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.

To be considered for this role 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 who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice!

Territory: Reading, Oxford & Slough areas (Wider UK travel when required)

Home location: Ideally living in Oxfordshire or within an hour

My client is globally recognised as a market leading supplier of precision instruments and services. There extensive range of laboratory equipment and consumables are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, academia, pharmaceutical, food & beverage and chemicals.

The role of Pipette Field Service Technician:

• Service and calibrate pipettes at customer sites
• Generate and be responsible for paperwork in respect of the pipette service lab
• Perform clinics in your area if required
• Engage in escalations to assist a quick and acceptable resolution, maximising customer satisfaction
• Ensure all requirements under Health & Safety legislation and required quality systems (ISO, UKAS, GxP, etc.) are actively adhered to
• Actively demonstrate the support of other areas/departments within the company, to ensure that a team spirit is observed

The requirements of the Pipette Field Service Technician:

• Previous experience in a similar role as a Service Technician / Engineer with experience calibrating and servicing pipettes is desired but not essential
• You could be a Laboratory Technician, Chemist, Scientist or in an equivalent role with direct experience of calibrating pipettes from manufacturers such as Gilson, Eppendorf, Sartorius, Starlab, Greiner or similar company
• An understanding of ISO, UKAS and COSHH standards would be an advantage
• IT literate (Use of Collaboration tools, MS Excel and MS Outlook would be beneficial)
• Valid UK driver’s licence and full ability to commit to both regional and national travel when required
• Manual Dexterity
• Good relationship building and customer facing skills
• Pro-active and takes ownership
• Good verbal and numerical skills
• Able to work unsupervised
• Flexible to support overtime during high demand
• Logic and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement focus

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £22,000 - £27,000 (DOE)
• Circa £2,000 Yearly Bonus
• Fully Expensed Company Vehicle
• Bupa Healthcare
• Daily Lunch Allowance
• Pension
• Laptop & Mobile
• 25 Days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill – Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Langton Howarth Ltd on + 44 (0) 113 243 3499 and email your up to date word CV to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com Langton Howarth is the market leading scientific supplies company placing people into dream jobs across the UK and Europe daily.

To be considered for this role 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 who could be good for this job, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice!