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Site based in either Stoke or Knutsford (8:30am – 5pm Monday – Thursday & early finish on a Friday) with circa 1 day a week spent at the other site

Do you want to work for a global market leading manufacturer of innovative cosmetics, skincare and beauty products who partner with blue chip multinational retail clients to bring their products to life?

Our client is famous for creating truly amazing cosmetics and skincare products on a mass scale internationally. They are innovators who are passionate, ahead of the curve and we lead the way when it comes to trend-led formulations and insights!

You will have complete autonomy in this role to implement slick SOP’s, improve COSSH regulations and ultimately create a cohesive and successful formulation environment.

Do you have circa 10 years of experience managing colour cosmetics laboratories as a Laboratory Manager, Formulation Lab Manager, Cosmetic Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Formulation Scientist with expert formulation experience in the colour cosmetics/skincare sector?

The next step for you could be Head of Formulation, so if you said yes to the above, then this brand-new Senior Laboratory Manager – Colour Cosmetics & Skincare role could be perfect for you, continue reading and apply today!

The role of Senior Laboratory Manager – Colour Cosmetics & Skincare:

• Lead and manage a strong Laboratory team, across two on-site laboratories ensuring work is carried out to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
• Work in collaboration with the NPD teams to design and develop multiple complex skincare, hair and colour cosmetic formulations and work with minimal assistance to meet briefs and Regulatory deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Responsible for creating timelines to track & deliver the project on-time
• Ensure the team provides accurate costings, timings, and feedback to all relevant teams on projects and timelines
• Support customer queries where necessary and become a representative for the UK formulation teams both internally and externally
• Work closely with raw material vendors to identify emerging ingredient technologies and whitespaces for innovation and co-development
• Act as the internal formulation expert for all topical and personal care new development projects and reformulations
• Investigates and recommends new ingredients, product textures and NPD opportunities
• Able to balance strategic thinking around the business need with the aesthetic so that NPD fits into the strategic framework
• Maintain a keen awareness of global color industry trends and other market trends within the sector
• Create technical advancements and new frame formulations, prioritising those that fit in with market trends/benchmarks to strengthen and evolve the existing portfolio to contribute to the innovation pipeline and continually build our portfolio
• Liaise with the regulatory teams to ensure the correct testing is carried out according to the requirements of the UK and EU Cosmetic Regulations (Heavy Metals, Stability, Micro etc.)
• Ensure the labs have an effective data management and storage process to support product development and effective transfers into production.
• Provide scale-up support to the manufacturing team and work closely with the Technical Manager
• Lead, implement and improve the whole NPD process and aid in the maintenance and development of new effective ways of working

The requirements for the Senior Laboratory Manager – Colour Cosmetics & Skincare:

• Circa 10 years of experience as a Laboratory Manager, Formulation Lab Manager, Cosmetic Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Formulation Scientist or equivalent with expert formulation experience in the colour cosmetics/skincare sector
• Ideally you will have international experience with a great working knowledge of international cosmetic regulations
• Calm under-pressure and able to balance often conflicting priorities
• Graduate in a science-based discipline, ideally Cosmetic Science/Formulation or related area
• You must be an experienced people leader with a proven track record of developing results driven teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as working very closely with the Regulatory and Technical Team. This role requires a hands-on individual with a flexible approach and a willingness to get stuck in

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive & Negotiable
• Discretionary Bonus
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Free Parking
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Day off for Birthday
• Mobile and Laptop
  
  

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill at Langton Howarth Ltd on + 44 (0) 113 243 3499 and email your up-to-date word CV to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com LangtonHowarth is the market leading FMCG recruitment 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!

Site based in Cheshire (8:30am – 5pm Monday – Thursday & early finish on a Friday)

Do you want to work for a global market leading manufacturer of innovative cosmetics, skincare and beauty products who partner with blue chip multinational retail clients to bring their products to life?

Our client is famous for creating truly amazing cosmetics and skincare products on a mass scale internationally. They are innovators who are passionate, ahead of the curve and we lead the way when it comes to trend-led formulations and insights!

Do you have 5+ years of experience as a Regulatory Team Leader, Regulatory Manager, Compliance Manager, or equivalent in the Colour Cosmetics and/or Skincare sector?

If you said yes to the above, then this exciting Regulatory Team Leader – Colour Cosmetics role could be perfect for you, please continue reading and apply today!

The role of Regulatory Team Leader – Cosmetics & Skincare:

• To lead and manage a team of 8 – 10 regulatory professionals, ensuring all training and personal developments are met
• Develop, implement and update processes for improvement to ensure ongoing compliance with the relevant regulations and standards
• Lead and Manage customer meetings
• Ensuring all regulatory policies and processes are in place to deliver compliant global products. This includes the development and maintenance of Cosmetic Product Information Files (PIFs), claims substantiation and the management of Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSRs)
• Commission and oversee third party partners to ensure that all products have been assessed for consumer safety and regulatory compliance and take accountability for the quality of the output
• Design, maintain and update internal guidelines and processes
• Ensure all customer requirements are met. This includes the requirements of; The Vegan Society, Cruelty Free International (CFI) and Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
• Managing an effective global regulatory horizon scanning process to ensure our regulatory processes remain future-fit

The requirements for the Regulatory Team Leader – Cosmetics & Skincare:

• An experienced regulatory manager with a minimum of 8-10 years in a Cosmetic industry with detailed knowledge and understanding of the UK/EU Cosmetic regulations, US FDA (MoCRA) and other global regulations
• Calm under-pressure and able to balance often conflicting priorities
• An experienced people leader with a proven track record of developing results driven teams
• Proven people leadership skills with the ability to manage specialists outside your own expertise base
• Experience of managing 8 – 10 direct reports
• Comfortable with data handling and analysis and creative in ways of driving value from data created within the team
• Previous experience of working with high street retailers, online retailers, and brands.
• Able to organise/prioritise your own and the team’s workload in response to business priorities
• Ambition and motivation, hunger for success and genuine responsibility
• Have a good addition to detail and strong communication skills

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive & Negotiable
• Discretionary Bonus
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Free Parking
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Day off for Birthday
• Mobile and Laptop
  
  

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill at Langton Howarth Ltd on + 44 (0) 113 2433 499 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!

​Location in Wiesbaden, Germany,

Financial Controlling Manager – German speaker (m/f/d)

Main Role:
⦁ Ensures entity compliance with local regulations, GAAP accounting principles and Corning policies and procedures
⦁ Ensures full coverage of all tax matters
⦁ Ensures the legal entities receives the appropriate type and level of Finance expertise and support to best inform financial decision making and the achievement of strategic and financial goals
⦁ Ensures the successful implementation of global Finance business programs, processes, and procedures in support of corporate, function, region and entity goals and objectives
⦁ Ensure business partnership to MAPs for business development and MA activities

Day to Day Responsibilities:
⦁ Responsible for coordinating, administering, and controlling financial activities. Provides tax, treasury, insurance, and other reports required by governmental regulations and corporate headquarters
⦁ Ensures timely tax payments, filing and planning
⦁ Owns entity’s financial consolidated statements. Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of reporting with GAAP, statutory, and tax accounting requirements
⦁ Set budget and monitor performance for responsible areas, mostly on balance sheet items and expense spending
⦁ Work with corporate teams on tax and treasury planning items and implementing projects as required
⦁ Implements and ensures entity adherence to internal finance controls including data and reporting standards and compliance procedures (e.g., Sarbanes Oxley regulations, internal and external audits)
⦁ Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports. Directs all aspects of tax, treasury, and SOX activities
⦁ Provides direction to subordinates (on site or at CSS) using established policies and precedents. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency
⦁ Business partner to MAPs & Corp functions to provide in country finance support and governance for all strategic initiatives as needed
⦁ Monitors regulatory changes and proactively advises on/coordinates implementation
⦁ Owns all tax related intercompany transfer price arrangements in Corning Holding GmbH
⦁ Transfer price documentation for tax audits

Education & Experience:
⦁ Around 8 - 10 years experiences in Finance, preferably worked in a multinational company with experience in corporate tax for Germany
⦁ Experience in the Big 4 consulting firms preferred
⦁ Degree in Accounting/Finance, MIS, CPA & MBA preferred
⦁ At least 3 - 5 years of supervisory or manager position is preferred

Required Skills:
⦁ Technical accounting – statutory and US GAAP knowledge
⦁ Germany corporate tax
⦁ Excellent analytical skills; attention to details
⦁ Proficient in German and English, verbal and written
⦁ Proactive and good interpersonal skills and confident to communicate with high-level management
⦁ Knowledge of fundamental internal controls and treasury concepts
⦁ Ability to multi-task and meet tight timelines
⦁ Digital skills such as Power BI dashboards, Tableau, coding skills, strong math background, etc.
⦁ Financial modelling skills

Personal Skills:
⦁ Good teamwork spirit
⦁ Eager to learn new things in Finance and Businesses
⦁ Communication and influencing skills
⦁ Maturity in interactions, confidence that others will follow

What we offer:
⦁ Numerous corporate and regional touch points; international view
⦁ Opportunity to experience financial control and interaction with operational leadership, function/business team leadership
⦁ Satisfaction of participating in new business growth opportunity – design and influence the outcome
⦁ Sophisticated tasks in an attractive and international working environment with a dedicated and experienced team
⦁ An uncomplicated working atmosphere including a good life-balance through flexible working hours, fairness and a high regard of our employees distinguish us as an employer
⦁ Competitive salary according to experience & competences

We look forward to hearing from you

Territory: Slough, Reading, Oxford (M4 corridor) and when required across the UK and internationally

Do you want to work for a global market leading manufacturer of cutting-edge laboratory automation solutions which are used by Scientists & Researchers around the world to accelerate breakthrough new medical and drug discoveries in a range of Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Biotech & Academic environments?!

Do you also want to receive gold standard training and have exciting career progression opportunities in areas such as Service Management, Service Directorship, or opportunities to travel the world?

Do you already have 1+ year’s experience as a Field Service Engineer with experience servicing any type of electrical (or mechanical) equipment in industries such as Life Sciences, Liquid Handling, Biotechnology, Chromatography/Mass Spec, Medical Devices, Clinical Diagnostics or Semiconductors?

Importantly, do you also have a background in Electronics with either an Electronics/Electrical Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND, BTEC, NVQ, City & Guilds of BSc/BEng) or have you received electronics training?

If you said yes to the above and have a valid driver's licence, then this new Field Service Engineer role could be perfect for you!...

The Requirements of the Field Service Engineer:

• 1+ year’s experience as a Field Service Engineer with experience servicing any type of electrical (or mechanical) technical equipment in industries such as Life Sciences, Liquid Handling, Biotechnology, Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Medical Devices, Clinical Diagnostics or Semiconductors
• You must have a relevant qualification ONC/OND/HNC/HND/NVQ/City & Guilds or BSc/BEng in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent electronics training
• You must be prepared to travel throughout the above territory and the wider UK area when required and overseas for training initially and within the role when required
• Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic, have excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills, and enjoy working independently as well as part of a long standing & successful UK & wider European automation service team
• You must be computer literate and hold a full UK driving licence & valid UK passport to be successful within the role

The responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer - Laboratory Automation:

• As a Laboratory Automation Field Service Engineer your key objective will be to perform instrument installation, application set-up, maintenance, trouble shooting, repairs and other service support activities as required
• Solve customer problems, ensure maximum availability and functionality of the instruments
• Interact with Customers, Sales, and Field Automation Specialists to resolve problems, offer advice and provide solutions in a timely & cost-efficient manner
• Provide support throughout Europe when required
• Plan, Maintain and Perform customer training courses across the territory
• Escalate and resolve issues regarding customer complaints, exceeding deadlines, and other critical occurrences
• Support the automation sales specialist with their sales efforts, product demonstrations and trade shows

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: £30,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Up to 20% bonus
• Hybrid Company Car
• Private Pension + Healthcare (including Dental & Eye Care)
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Mobile + Laptop

Apply right now by calling Oliver Gill – Specialist Recruitment Consultant at Langton Howarth Ltd on 0113 243 3499 or 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.

You must have full 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 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.

Home based in either the Manchester/Northwest, Midlands, Oxfordshire, or Cambridgeshire areas with national travel

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

Are you already an experienced Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Field Service Engineer with experience servicing either or a mix of Waters and/or Agilent Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry equipment direct for the OEM or for an approved third-party service company such as KRSS, Jaytee or LC Services etc?

Do you have existing experience of, or are you excited about the opportunity to contribute to business growth and revenue generation by supporting the sale of service/maintenance contracts for Waters or Agilent Chromatography/Mass Spec systems?

If you said yes to the above, then this brand-new Senior Field Service Engineer - Chromatography & Mass Spectrometryrole could be perfect for you!

Our client has exciting plans to expand this brand-new UK field service team at pace, you will play an integral role in achieving this and in return will have the potential opportunity to move into a leadership role!

The requirements of the Senior Field Service Engineer - Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry:

• To be considered for this role you must already have 3+ years as a Field Service Engineer with experience servicing either or a mix of the following Waters & Agilent Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry equipment: Waters Alliance, Acquity, SQD/TQD or Agilent HPLC 1200, 1260, 1290
• Experience selling/promoting service/maintenance contracts for the above instruments is desirable or the ambition to do this in your next role
• Hold a relevant Engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, NVQ, City & Guilds) OR scientific degree (Biological or Chemistry based)
• 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

The role of the Senior Field Service Engineer - Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry:

• Perform advanced level, scheduled and unscheduled troubleshooting/services on specialty Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry equipment, instruments, and systems specific to the pharmaceutical research & development industry
• Possesses the in-depth technical knowledge required for performing complex, analytical service procedures, instrument qualifications, and calibration tasks
• Work with the sales team to support in the sale of service/maintenance contracts for Waters & Agilent Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry systems
• Develops methods and procedures pertaining to service and calibration of specialized instrumentation. Monitors instrument and part reliability; makes alternate service, supplier, and parts recommendations
• Organise work processes and leads project assignments for instrumentation/calibration staff to fulfill contractual obligations to the client.
• Reinstalls, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and maintains instruments or devices upon completion of repairs
• Documents daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed within approved guidelines and procedures
• Communicates with customer staff and outside contractors in the calibration, repair, and operation of equipment, as necessary. Coordinates with outside contractors regarding repairs covered by maintenance agreements

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
• Company Car
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Laptop & Phone
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Cambridgeshire - you must locally to the CB postcode area to be considered

Hybrid working with circa 2 days per week working from our client’s collaborative offices so you must live in a commutable distance to Cambridge to be considered.

Do you want to work for one of the largest and most successful UK based distributors of a wide range of high-quality laboratory equipment, consumables and chemicals which are used by high profile companies such as GSK & Astra Zeneca to advance scientific discoveries?

Do you have circa 6-12 months experience in any type of laboratory role with experience working with a range or laboratory equipment/consumables and want to progress your career outside of the laboratory in a client facing role in the life sciences sector?

If you said yes to the above and live in the Cambridge area with access to your own car to commute to our client’s offices, then this role could be perfect for you!

The responsibilities of the Product & Technical Support Specialist - Life Sciences:

• Provide Technical Support by email, telephone, and webchat, to customers and colleagues
• Create, maintain, and update the content on the clients blog site as a resource of technical queries and answers to common queries and application questions
• Administer product entry and/or product changes on the companies websites
• Provide accurate quotations and respond to UK, European and Overseas customer enquiries in a helpful, timely and professional manner
• Product uploads to 3rd part websites and portals such as Amazon and Science Warehouse
• Liaise with suppliers for technical information, data sheets, pricing, Material safety Data sheets and Certificates of analysis, etc. Attend suppliers training course to increase product knowledge
• Laboratory testing evaluations to study new and innovative products and compare existing products
• Report writing on laboratory studies on product evaluations and product comparisons.
• App and website testing and reporting of errors bugs to software developer
• Complete and maintain accurate records

The requirements of the Product & Technical Support Specialist - Life Sciences:

• Circa 6-12 months years experience in any laboratory based role as a Chemist, Analyst, Microbiologist, Scientist or Laboratory Technician with the hunger to move out of the laboratory into an exciting customer focused Product & Technical Support role in the life sciences sector
• Educated to degree level in any type of life science or chemistry subject e.g., Biochemisty, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Science, Analytical or Organic Chemisty etc
• Good verbal communication skills and an excellent telephone manner
• Natually you will have an excellent telephone manner and be a great problem solver
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle as my client’s offices is required

Salary and Benefits

• £22,000 - £26,000 (DOE)
• Lucrative Profit Share Scheme
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Up to 6% Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Medicash Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Buy or Sell 5 Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We look forward to hearing from you!