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Territory: Scotland  My client is a very successful and fast-growing British supplier of innovative surgical & critical care medical device equipment and consumables whose growth is set to accelerate even more in 2024 through both organic sales growth and strategic acquisitions! This is a golden opportunity to sell an exclusive range of high quality & lifesaving surgical products and on top of this you will have amazing earnings potential and opportunities to progress your career in areas such as Sales Leadership, Business Development, Product Management and much more! You will already be an experienced Territory Manager, Account Manager, Field Sales Representative or with an equivalent title and have experience selling either or a mix of Neurology & Spinal related products OR related areas such as Orthopaedics or similar surgical capital equipment. If you are excited about this and believe you have the right experience, then please continue reading and apply today! The role of Surgical Territory Sales Manager – Scotland:  

• Promote and sell a range of high quality Neurosurgery & Spinal Surgery capital equipment in a high growth and exciting territory
• Gain In-depth product knowledge, features, benefits, demonstrations, pricing, and promotions
• Have an excellent knowledge of your own territory and competitors to ensure that you maximise all opportunities
• Develop excellent business relationships with all secondary care hospital customers
• Demonstrate the highest professional standards when representing the business
• Report to and work closely with your direct line manager and sales team
• Develop and layout customer proposals, tenders, and quotations
• Provide feedback to your line manager relating to your territory strategy, customer status and competition activity including weekly call reports and journey plans
• Ensure compliance with company ethics, business standards and policies and always maintaining and sustaining the company’s integrity

  The requirements for the Surgical Territory Sales Manager – Scotland:  

• Experience as a Territory Manager, Account Manager, Field Sales Representative, or equivalent role selling either or a mix of Neurology & Spinal related products OR related areas such as Orthopaedics or similar surgical capital equipment.
• Strong commercial background demonstrated by previous commercial achievements in the medical devices/surgical/critical care markets
• Direct experience of selling to hospital theatres and a good understanding of KOL and how they operate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Flexibility to adapt plans to suit business demands
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to learn and retain product specific information as it pertains to the position
• Computer literate with knowledge of word processing applications and Excel spreadsheets
• Full and preferably clean driving licence and valid passport

  Salary, OTE & Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
• £20,000 OTE (Uncapped & paid quarterly)
• Fully expensed company car (Hybrid models available)
• Business mileage fully expensed along with all other business expenses
• Fantastic Private Healthcare Package
• Private Pension (9% total employee & employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (2x Base Salary)
• 20 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone

  For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to or call Oliver Gill today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.   You must have full 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 the role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we’ll 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: Site based in Oxford (Full time permanent role)

Do you want to work for a global market leading laboratory & scientific services provider who partner with top 10 global pharmaceutical organisations to enable their life saving scientific research and discovery?

This is a brand new role created due to growth and will involve you providing critical support to ensure that everything runs smoothly and seamlessly within the state of the art laboratories and office space areas!

If you have 2+ years experience of supporting the day to operational running of laboratories in a Life Science, Biotech, Pharma, Research environment then this brand new role could be perfect for you!

The requirements of the Laboratory Support Associate role:

• You will have a proven track record of successfully managing laboratory based services in Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharma/Research environments as a Laboratory Services Coordinator, Laboratory Services Associate, Scientist, Laboratory Technician or similar role
• Fluency with EH&S compliance and crisis management practices (an EH&S qualification such as NEBOSH would be desirable)
• A team player who understands the value of cooperative and collaborative work environment
• A professional demeanor and effective communicator at all levels
• Solutions focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

The Laboratory Support Associate role supports laboratory operations and office services to include;

Laboratory Operations:

• Conducting regular lab walkthroughs, identifying safety, security, operational inefficiencies, and other area of improvements
• Managing inventory in all on-site storage rooms (including lab equipment/supplies, lab casework, office furniture and supplies)
• General lab tasks to support the daily lab functions
• Lab Porterage
• Facilitate waste management
• Cleaning of lab equipment
• Vendor Managed Inventory & Consumables stock control
• Glass wash, Lab autoclave and sterilisation operations under direction of client processes

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Coordination with security for access control, cctv and adherence to company security requirements
• Compliance with company compliance policies, health and safety campaigns and audits
• Creating and reviewing risk assessments, reviewing, and updating COSHH documents relating to our client’s laboratory services
• Provide support for move to new office and lab space
• Other associated tasks as directed by line management

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £30,000 - £39,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Laptop & Phone
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

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

You must have the right to work in the UK and a valid driver’s licence.

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone would be good for Laboratory Equipment Engineer role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we’ll 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.

This full-time permanent role is Hybrid, working two days a week in our client’s Glasgow offices (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and three days a week from home (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays).

Do you want to work for a founder managed, high growth & pioneering company who offer market leading purchasing and supply chain management services which ultimately allow Biotech, CRO & Academic organisations to focus on discovering life changing scientific innovations?

Are you already a CSV Specialist/Engineer with demonstrable experience of validating GxP software systems in the Life Science, Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry, including the generation and execution of all validation lifecycle documents?

If you have said yes to the above, then this new Computer System Validation Specialist role created due to our client’s growthcould be the perfect career move for you!

The responsibilities of the Computer System Validation Specialist – Life Sciences:

• Software evaluation: Assess the software functionality, identifying areas requiring validation and conduct detailed risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance in the software
• Validation Lifecycle: Manage the full lifecycle of validation projects from initial assessment to post-validation summaries, ensuring quality and consistency at every stage
• Validation Strategy: Design and develop comprehensive software validation strategies and plans to ensure our software meets required standards and regulatory compliance.
• Validation Protocol Design: Create detailed validation protocols, in accordance with appropriate regulatory requirements, the companies Quality Management System and current industry practice
• Testing: Execute or oversee the execution of validation test cases, ensuring they adhere to the set protocols
• Documentation management: Generate, review, and maintain all necessary validation documentation
• Collaboration: Work closely with customers, Inventory Onboarding, and other internal teams to ensure synchronisation of efforts
• Regulatory Adherence: Stay updated on relevant industry regulations, standards, and guidelines to ensure that validation processes and documentation are compliant.
• Process Improvement: Review and optimise validation processes and methodologies, keeping abreast of industry best practices
• Incident Management: Report and address any Quality Management System noncompliance related to validation

The requirements of the Computer System Validation Specialist – Life Sciences:

• Demonstrable experience of validating GxP software systems in the Life Science, Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry, including the generation and execution of all validation lifecycle documents
• Proven ability to interpret, understand, and apply relevant guidelines, regulations, and standards to maintain validation compliance
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, for example in a science or technology-based degree
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements including FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice guidance
• Excellent communication skills and enjoys building rapport and relationships with internal teams and customers.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering projects with excellent organisational skills
• Excellent Attention to detail
• Strong willingness to champion validation processes and advocate for adherence to regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycles

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £40,000 - £50,000
• Annual profit-sharing scheme (between 9% - 19% of base salary)
• Private Pension (5% matched and rising to 8% after 5 years)
• Private Healthcare
• 3x base salary in life insurance
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 22 days holiday + 9 bank holidays
• Laptop & Phone

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill – Global Recruitment Manager 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 full right to work in the UK and a valid UK driver’s licence.

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!

Location: Site based in Leiden, Netherlands

Do you want to work for a global market leading laboratory integrated services provider who partner with top 5 global pharmaceutical organisations to enable their life saving scientific research and discovery?

Are you an experienced Engineering Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator, Engineering Scheduler, Maintenance Scheduler with experience coordinating and scheduling the maintenance of equipment?

If you answered YES to the above and live in a commutable distance to Leiden with a valid VCA/SCC card (Safety Checklist Contractors), then this role is perfect for you!

The requirements of the Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Planner:

• 1+ years experience as an Engineering Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Coordinator, Engineering Scheduler, Maintenance Scheduler with experience coordinating and scheduling the maintenance of equipment in any industry
• SAP knowledge
• You will hold a valid VCA/SCC card (Safety Checklist Contractors)
• English and Dutch language skills as our client’s site is dynamic & multi-cultural
• Strong relationship management and excellent communication & influencing skills
• You will utilize your strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems in a logical and structured approach with a high customer focus
• PC literate in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint experience would be an advantage)
• Full right to work & reside in the Netherlands with access to your own vehicle to commute to the site in Leiden
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential

The role of the Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Planner:

• Manage the incoming requests and queries in the general mailbox and act as the first contact for laboratory and service teams
• Plan preventive maintenance and calibrations to avoid overdue work orders
• Plan repair requests and cooperates with Labs, and vendors to ensure short downtimes
• Where necessary creating work permits and hosting and training of external Vendors
• Cooperates with external suppliers on improvements, updates etc. and communities these proactively with the equipment owners.
• Responsible for coordinating and follow-up of breakdowns and planned maintenance with equipment owners. SAP is used to register notifications and order completions
• Records calibration results in SAP
• Evaluates maintenance reports of solved breakdowns, reported in SAP, and shares conclusions with system owners and advises next steps where necessary. Evaluates equipment, technologies and systems taking costs, benefits, and reliability into account. Review service reports + investigate technical defects/issues
• Contributes to a safe and healthy workplace in line with EHS&S procedures.
• Setting up the yearly overview of equipment for 3rd party contracts with their entitlements

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: €40,000 - €50,000 (DOE)
• Travel Allowance
• Life Insurance (Death in Service)
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday + Statutory Public Holidays
• 12 ADV-days a year (1 every month)
• Up to 10 days of leave to be purchased and 2 bonus days of leave when not sick for 1 year
• 8.33% Holiday allowance
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a supportive and collaborative work environment
• Laptop & Phone

You must have the right to work and live in the Netherlands.

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

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone would be good for the Scientific Equipment Coordinator role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we’ll 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: South UK - Field Based (London, Oxford, Cambridge, Reading, Slough, Essex, Bedfordshire areas with national travel as required)

Remote based with field travel. Full right to work in the UK and a valid driver’s licence is required

Do you want to work for a very successful industry leading supplier of characterisation, measurement, and analysis equipment, which is used by Scientists, Researchers & Engineer to advance groundbreaking scientific research & innovative product development?

Our client’s instruments, components and turn-key solutions support exciting breakthroughs in a range of high growth sectors such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, process industries & semiconductors!

My client is continuously investing in all areas of the business and as they are not a corporate you will enjoy amazing autonomy and feel part of a true work family in an environment where you can grow and progress your career!

Field Service Engineer - Chromatography, Spectroscopy & Electron Microscopy:

• Respond in a timely and professional manner to customers and colleagues regards the Service, Maintenance and Repair of high technology measurement and analysis equipment
• Work within the assigned territory to ensure maximum Service levels to all types of customers including Universities, Research Institutes, Industrial, Electronics, Biotech & Pharmaceutical companies, etc
• Liaise with customers in person, via telephone or email to answer technical performance questions, arrange visits or specify and supply spare parts or replacement components.
• Be aware of and follow good Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices at all times
• Be prepared to travel wherever the customer equipment is located, mainly throughout the UK and Ireland
• Overnight stays may be required for Service visits and overseas training as required
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills with colleagues

Field Service Engineer - Chromatography, Spectroscopy & Electron Microscopy:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification within either a science field -- e.g., chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or engineering e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics etc
• 3+ years of experience maintaining, calibrating troubleshooting, and repairing either or a mix of Chromatography instruments (HPLC, GC, LC systems), Spectroscopy (FTIR, UV/VIS, UV, FL, Pol, CD), Electron Microscopy, Interferometry
• Awareness and/or experience with: Ion Milling, Plasma Cleaning, Sample Preparation, XRD, X-Ray Spectroscopy, EDX, ED is an advantage
• Excellent inter-personal, self-motivational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks with different priorities
• Ability to interact with customers and co-workers at a professional level and be able to work independently

Salary and Benefits:

* Basic Salary Circa £40,000 - £45,000 *

• Up to 20% Bonus
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Private Pension
• Fully Expensed Company (Hybrid Cars Available)
• Phone + PC and Laptop
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

To be considered for this role you must have full right to work within the UK.

This is an immediate requirement so please apply today by sending your up-to-date word CV to Oliver Gill – oliver.gill@langtonhowarth.com and call Oliver straight away for more information on: +44 (0)113 243 3499.

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’ll ensure you receive £100.00 of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.

Location - Stoke

Salary negotiable DOE + pension + free parking + additional leave

Our client is a market leading, international, privately owned cosmetics manufacturer. They have their own colour cosmetics, skincare and haircare brands as well as creating, formulating, and manufacturing fast fashion colour cosmetics, advanced skincare, haircare, and fragrance ranges for multinational retailers and international make up brands worldwide. They are a full 360 service provider and pride themselves on fast formulation, being a step ahead of the curve in an ever changing, trend led beauty and cosmetics industry. From enquiry to delivery, they can formulate new colour cosmetics to volume delivered products in as little as 6 months.

Due to ongoing success and high demand, they are now seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist, a proven cosmetics formulator who is passionate and a step ahead of the curve in terms of new trends and product formulation. Our client has a full library of formulations yet needs a Senior Cosmetics Chemist who can bring new ideas and great formulations experience and lead, mentor and supervise a team of 3 graduate formulation chemists on site. As well as managing the team they will need to undertake formulations themselves, leading from the front and teaching formulation in-house by example.

If you have 5 + years’ experience of colour cosmetics or cosmetics or skincare or bath or body or fragrance or home fragrance formulation in a fast paced, fashion/trend led manufacturer – either private label or own label experience then we’d love you to apply right now. Ideally you will have advanced skincare – SPF, lip care and colour cosmetics formulation experience for mass manufacturer but this is not essential. 5 years of formulation across categories in cosmetics is a must. You will be able to multi-task and manage multiple formulation projects to successful conclusion to client satisfaction. Work closely with NPD, Manufacturing, Regulatory and Commercial to formulate products and lead a small team of Cosmetic Chemists to make great formulations happen every time on time.

So, if you have managed at least one to three chemists in cosmetic formulation or cosmetic science and have a minimum of 5 years of cosmetic formulation with a BSc or equivalent in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or Formulation Chemistry call Emma Howarth of Beautiful recruitment right now on 0203 9111 000 or email your CV and a covering email as to why you are the right person for the Senior Formulation Chemist role right now to Emma at  info@beautifulrecruitment.com

This role is site-based Monday to Friday in Stoke.