Maintenance Technician  Location: Site based in Leeds (Full time permanent role) Our client is a global market leading laboratory services provider who partner with the top 10 Pharmaceutical organisations worldwide to support their business-critical laboratory operations and crucially help facilitate exciting advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare! These specialist services span multiple exciting areas such as Asset Management, Laboratory Design, Instrument Service, Repair & Calibration, Data Advisory, Procurement & much more! This is an amazing opportunity to make a true difference to healthcare on a global scale and advance your engineering career in a fast paced environment with cutting-edge technology and excellent long term progression opportunities! If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you already have hands on experience as a Maintenance Technician/Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment, then please apply today!   The role of Maintenance Technician:  

• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, calibrate, test, and perform periodic maintenance of specialty equipment, systems, and controls
• Operate electronic test equipment, including multimeters, frequency generators and counters, galvanometers, digital logic probes, and oscilloscopes
• Perform complex repairs or coordinates the removal of instruments/devices needing overhaul during scheduled maintenance
• Record and report abnormal functions or out-of-tolerance conditions of equipment and initiates corrective action and documentation
• Locate part sources, estimates costs, and prepares requisitions
• Document daily records of inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, and other work performed within approved guidelines and procedures
• Coordinate with outside contractors regarding repairs covered by maintenance agreements
• Communicate with customer staff and outside contractors in the calibration, repair, and operation of equipment, as necessary
• May troubleshoot/service or resolve problems while performing unscheduled work
• Write equipment, maintenance, and calibration procedures

  The requirements of the Maintenance Technician role:  

• You will already have experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Technician or similar engineering role with experience in maintaining, repairing and calibrating automated systems ideally in a manufacturing based environment
• This could be from a range of industries to include Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, FMCG, Personal Care, Food & Beverage or similar sectors
• Hold a relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, NVQ, City & Guilds etc) or be qualified by experience
• 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

    Salary & Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £30,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• 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.   Full right to work in the UK is required.   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.  

Laboratory Support Associate Location: Site based in Leeds (Full time permanent role) My client is a very successful market leading laboratory & scientific services provider who partner with the top 10 pharmaceutical & medical device organisations globally to enable their life saving scientific research and discovery! This is a brand new role created due to our client’s exponential growth and you will play an important role in ensuring that all laboratory related operations and engineering support activities run smoothly and seamlessly within the state of the art laboratories that you will be working in! If this sounds like the perfect company and role for you then please continue reading and apply today!  In the role of Laboratory Support Associate you will be responsible for:  

• Conducting regular lab walkthroughs, identifying safety, security, operational inefficiencies, and other areas of improvements
• Managing inventory in all on-site storage rooms (including lab equipment/supplies, lab casework, office furniture and supplies)
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, calibrate, test, and perform periodic maintenance of specialty equipment, systems, and controls
• Operates electronic test equipment, including multimeters, frequency generators and counters, galvanometers, digital logic probes, and oscilloscopes.
• Performs basic to complex repairs and coordinates the removal/replacement of instruments/devices needing overhaul during scheduled maintenance.
• Reinstalls, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and maintains instruments or devices upon completion of repairs
• 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

  The requirements of the Laboratory Support Associate role:  

• Previous experience in a similar role such as a Laboratory Services Coordinator, Laboratory Services Associate, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant or equivalent with experience supporting the day to day running of a laboratory environment in either an Academic, Biotech, Pharma/Research or Clinical setting
• Experience performing routine equipment troubleshooting/maintenance is desired but not essential as full training will be provided
• An understanding of 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

    Salary & Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £25,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Laptop & Phone
• Free Onsite Parking
• 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 full right to work in the UK without requiring any form of Visa sponsorship.   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.          

Field Service Engineer - HPLC Slough, England, United Kingdom (On-site) Location: Slough with some travel to site in St. Neots Competitive Salary Company Car 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Our client is leading servicer of scientific instruments, who due to continued growth are expanding their chromatography servicing division. Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have previous experience of working on HPLC systems? Are great at building relationships with colleagues and clients? If you answered yes to those questions, apply without delay! As a Field Service Engineer you will;

• Install and optimise hardware and software products
• Perform IQ/OQ/PM and repair HPLC systems
• Be responsible for all site pre planned maintenance and any breakdowns
• Occasionally cover and have bench days at St. Neots site

The ideal candidate will have;

• A degree in a scientific or engineering field
• 2 years' experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing HPLC (preferably Agilent) systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Please do not delay in applying for this role by calling Aaron Hansekowitsch – Recruitment Consultant at Langton Howarth for a confidential conversation today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499 or send a copy of your CV to aaron@langtonhowarth.com. You must have full right to work in the UK to be considered for this role

Account Manager - Life Sciences Territory: Cambridge and surrounding areas Your location: Living on territory with easy access to Cambridge Our client is a global market leading manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art liquid handling technology that leading Scientists & Researchers globally rely on to advance lifesaving research in exciting fields such as Drug Discovery, Cell Therapy, Stem Cell & Cancer Research! You will have the best of both worlds in respect to working for a large multinational player that has a true team culture that will make you feel truly valued and rewarded for your sales success! This is a golden opportunity to develop strategic high value relationships with world famous clients across Academia, Biotech & Pharmaceutical sectors such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute, The John Innes Centre, The Babraham Institute, University of Cambridge and much more! You will have amazing opportunities to progress in areas such as Sales Leadership, Key Account Management, Business Development and Product Management! The role of Account Manager - Life Sciences:  

• This role involves a great mix of managing existing high value accounts in a lucrative territory with the opportunity to take this to the next level by seeking out exciting new clients and opportunities
• Maintain frequent contact with customers (including distributors) to identify, build and strengthen the relationship, continually assess effectiveness in meeting the customer’s needs, and ultimately maximize account penetration and customer retention
• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans with distributor(s), manage and enhances relationships and conduct regular reviews to drive sales and become a trusted point of contact
• Continuously review and develop existing and new business opportunities to ensure total revenue and profitable growth
• Use appropriate business reports and analyses to effectively develop and manage the business in their specified territory and segment

  The requirements for the Account Manager - Life Sciences:  

• Degree educated (BSc/MSc) in a life sciences subject such as Microbiology, Virology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
• You will already know that a lucrative career in scientific sales is what you want and will have previous sales/commercial experience in any type of industry which could be telesales, F2F sales or customer service
• You could also be working in a laboratory with an outgoing personality and drive to move into scientific sales
• Ability to establish rapport, identify opportunities and influence a decision
• Strong problem solving ability
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Valid UK driver’s license and passport

Salary and Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 20% OTE (Uncapped!)
• Fully expensed & high-quality company car
• Private Healthcare
• Private Pension (5% Matched)
• 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 or 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.                                            

Senior Account Manager - Life Sciences Territory: Cambridge and surrounding areas Your location: Living on territory with easy access to Cambridge Our client is a global market leading manufacturer and supplier of state-of-the-art liquid handling technology that leading Scientists & Researchers globally rely on to advance lifesaving research in exciting fields such as Drug Discovery, Cell Therapy, Stem Cell & Cancer Research! You will have the best of both worlds in respect to working for a large multinational player that has a true team culture that will make you feel truly valued and rewarded for your sales success! This is a golden opportunity to develop strategic high value relationships with world famous clients across Academia, Biotech & Pharmaceutical sectors such as the Wellcome Sanger Institute, The John Innes Centre, The Babraham Institute, University of Cambridge and much more!   You will have amazing opportunities to progress in areas such as Sales Leadership, Key Account Management, Business Development and Product Management! If you are already experienced in field sales or inside sales in the life sciences sector, then please get in touch today to discuss this fantastic opportunity!   The role of Senior Account Manager - Life Sciences:  

• This role involves a great mix of managing existing high value accounts in a lucrative territory with the opportunity to take this to the next level by seeking out exciting new clients and opportunities
• Maintain frequent contact with customers (including distributors) to identify, build and strengthen the relationship, continually assess effectiveness in meeting the customer’s needs, and ultimately maximize account penetration and customer retention
• Develop and execute sales and marketing plans with distributor(s), manage and enhances relationships and conduct regular reviews to drive sales and become a trusted point of contact
• Continuously review and develop existing and new business opportunities to ensure total revenue and profitable growth
• Use appropriate business reports and analyses to effectively develop and manage the business in their specified territory and segment

  The requirements for the Senior Account Manager - Life Sciences:  

• Experience in either a field based or inside sales role selling life science/biotech equipment or consumables to Academia, Biotech & Pharmaceutical industries
• Degree educated (BSc/MSc) in a life sciences subject such as Microbiology, Virology, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Ability to establish rapport, identify opportunities and influence a decision
• Strong problem solving ability
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Valid UK driver’s license and passport

    Salary and Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £38,000 - £50,000 DOE
• 20% OTE (Uncapped!)
• Fully expensed & high-quality company car
• Private Healthcare
• Private Pension (5% Matched)
• 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 or 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.                                          

Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Equipment Territory: Southeast UK Ideal home location: Ideally located near the M25/M1 Motorway Our client is an industry leading global manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of exciting laboratory equipment that is used to advance groundbreaking scientific research! Their products and services are used by highly respected scientists and researchers across the Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Biotechnology & Academia sectors and they are renowned for providing a gold standard level of service and support! They are growing at pace and increasing the range of instruments that they can service and support which means that no two days will ever be the same! If you are already a Field Service Engineer or Site Engineer with experience servicing either Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices equipment then please continue reading and apply today!     The requirements of the Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Equipment:  

• Previous experience as either a Field Service Engineer or site-based Engineer with experience of installing, validating, maintaining either or a mix of Life Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices equipment
• You will hold either an Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical) qualification or a Chemistry/Life Sciences degree (you could also be qualified by experience)
• Experience of working in GLP & GMP environments would be an advantage
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence and valid Passport
• Experience of effective verbal communication skills in a customer facing or customer service environment, with excellent telephone manner

    The role of Field Service Engineer – Laboratory Equipment:  

• Carry out repair, calibration, and service for a range of laboratory equipment to include: HPLC, GC, LC, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, Water Baths, Distillation Dissolution and Sample Preparation equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and service to contract schedules, whilst carrying out on site installation and operational qualification to manufacturer’s protocols, provision of effective & efficient service support to customers to given deadlines within the Field Service Engineer role
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the Company’s products and services and current research to keep customers and potential customers informed and maintain the company’s profile
• Maintain data and provide accurate reports to deadlines
• Always maintain adequate amounts of stock and equipment to minimise customer downtime and ensure compliance with contractual objectives
• Develop and maintain effective customer facing communication and questioning skills to determine the issues to be resolved
• Intermediate level IT skills in MS Office and report writing in Word & Excel
• Ensure customer field service reports are completed and any surplus parts are returned to the office within a 48-hour time frame

    Benefits:   

• Base Salary Circa: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Fully Expensed Company Car
• Pension
• Company Credit Card
• 25 Days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone

    For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to oliver.gill@langtonhowarth.com or call Oliver 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 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.  

Business Development Manager – Laboratory Automation  Territory: Global Your Home location: Cambridge/Oxford/London/Home Counties Work From Home with significant travel across the UK, Europe & North America as required to close deals.   With over 25 years of experience and a global blue chip customer base my client has firmly established themselves as a leading supplier of Life Science Software, Pharmaceutical robotics, and lab automation solutions. Innovative and bespoke technology is at the heart of what they do, and they are world renowned as a company who provide cutting edge laboratory automation solutions. They have won numerous awards and have delivered countless custom automation systems that always exceed client expectations which is testament to them having a repeat business rate in the region of 80%! They are a British based Manufacturer too! They have launched a brand-new range of “off the shelf” laboratory robots and associated integrated laboratory software packages. This is at the heart of the company’s growth plans and significant investment made into the off the shelf product line. This role is a brand-new position taking this new range of Lab Automation and LIMS products to market. This is the future, and the future is you! If you have a proven record in selling Laboratory Instrumentation, Liquid Handling Equipment, Laboratory Automation systems or instrumentation into NGS, HTS, Drug Discovery, Biopharma R&D or Compound Management into the top 15 pharmaceutical/Drug Discovery Companies then we want you to apply right now!   The Role:  

• The key objective of this newly created role is to generate sales of robotics and software products with new as well as existing customers within the Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors, selling these new to market, off the shelf, intelligent laboratory robots and laboratory software solutions internationally.
• The role will be field based, focussed on new business development, which will involve a high degree of overseas travel to new and prospective pharmaceutical clients like Sanofi, GSK, Pfizer, Novartis, Novo Nordisk to name just a few.
• Pro-actively finding and qualifying new leads and opportunities together with identifying competitor and market activity will be an ongoing responsibility, as will accurate sales planning and forecasting.
• Attending client meetings and closing orders with key stakeholders to include C and D suite level individuals in Laboratory Automation, Compound Management and High Throughput Screening Departments across pharma client sites in the UK, Europe and North America region.
• Working with a dedicated Applications Specialist, you will host and run demonstrations at our clients’ state of the art demo lab in the UK.
• The identification, development, and maintenance of KOL’s, influential contacts within customer pharmaceutical organisations will play an essential part in achieving success in the role.

   The Requirements:  

• Ideally you will have a proven track record (5 years plus) of successful sales experience as a European Business Development Manager, International Life Science Instrument Sales Specialist, Lab Automation Account Manager, or equivalent job title selling high value and complex laboratory/ automation solutions or Scientific Software, Next Generation Sequencers, Laboratory Robotics and/or Liquid Handling systems, NGS/Drug Discovery instruments to Pharmaceutical/Life Science clients
• You will have European or International sales territory management experience looking to undertake a global sale role.
• If you do not have direct Liquid Handling/Laboratory Automation sales experience you could also have experience selling other mid to high value technical laboratory capital equipment such as Cryogenic Sample Storage, Mass Spectrometry, GC-MS, LC-MS, Plate Readers, Plate Washers, Sample Management/Compound Storage solutions or similar.
• You will be educated to BSc Degree level or equivalent in either a Life Sciences, Biological Sciences or Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics/Software subject.
• It will be an advantage if you have existing knowledge and experience in one or more of the following scientific areas: Drug Discovery, High-Throughput Screening, Genotyping, siRNA, Next Generation Sequencing, Sample Preparation, Biorepository Science, Genomics, Proteomics
• Full and preferably clean UK driving licence and a valid passport with the ability to travel Internationally between circa 40 - 60% of the time.

    Benefits:  

• Excellent Base Salary DOE
• Quarterly OTE (1% on all sales capped at £1M)
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Private Health Cover
• Pension
• Laptop + Mobile Phone
• Competitive Holidays + Statutory Public Holidays

 For more information about the role or to apply please send your CV now to emma@langtonhowarth.com and call Emma today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499   You must have full right to work in the UK with a valid UK Driving License 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 will 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.

Clinical Business Manager Territory: UK & Ireland (Remote based with field travel) This is an incredibly exciting time to join our client who have established themselves as one of the largest independent suppliers of life science laboratory equipment and consumables in Europe! They are a high growth company who continue to strengthen their dominant market position whilst retaining an inclusive and progression focused team culture! They have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Business Manager to cover the UK & Ireland. You will have full autonomy for our client’s Clinical sector which is a key part of their business and already has established relationships! This role has huge potential for amazing sales growth and to be part of a rapidly growing company at a very exciting stage of their growth! The role of Clinical Business Manager:

• The position is a mix between account management, business development and providing strategic leadership to support the existing sales force in growing the clinical business in their territories
• Provide training, guidance, and strategy (both in person at customer sites and remotely) to help the wider sales force grow their sales Be the go-to person for the Clinical sector
• Organise marketing campaigns, assist with product/supplier launches, attend/exhibit at relevant events and provide training to the sales team
• Comfortably speak with senior procurement contacts within the NHS and have an understanding of how these procurement processes/contracts work to enable them to negotiate effectively
• Analyse sales data, identify market trends and use this information to grow the business.

The requirements of the Clinical Business Manager role:

• Ideally you will already have a commercial background in the Clinical sector and experience selling clinical products in a Sales, Account management or Business Development role
• My client will also consider candidates without sales experience who have extensive laboratory experience in the Clinical sector who are motivated to move into a commercial role
• Existing experience of working in a procurement function within the clinical sector but no laboratory or sales experience
• Prior history of managing complex projects working as part of cross functional teams Experience of working with NHS Supply chain, NHSBT and relevant managed service providers
• Understanding of Clinical tenders/frameworks with experience of winning new business
• Understanding of clinical laboratories and their various workflows
• In depth technical experience in areas such as anatomical pathology/histology, haematology, medical microbiology, cytogenetics and/or associated clinical biomedical techniques
• A full UK driving license is required with the ability to travel outside of territory when required

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Lucrative OTE (Paid quarterly with annual bonuses)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Pension (7% employer contribution!)
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone
• Friendly & sociable teams with staff events
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Career opportunities for development and progression

  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.          

Location: Site based in Sandwich, Kent (Full time permanent role) Our client is a market leading laboratory services provider who partner with Top 10 Pharmaceutical organisations globally to support their business-critical laboratory operations and crucially help facilitate advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare! These specialist services span multiple exciting areas such as Asset Management, Laboratory Design, Instrument Service, Repair & Calibration, Data Advisory, Procurement & much more! This is an amazing opportunity to make a true difference to healthcare on a global scale and advance your career today in a cutting-edge scientific environment with excellent long term progression opportunities! If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you already have hands on experience of servicing and maintaining laboratory equipment in either a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Clinical or Academic environment then please get in touch today!    The requirements of the Laboratory Equipment Engineer:  

• To be considered for the role of Laboratory Equipment Engineer you will already have 2+ years’ experience as either a Field Based or Inhouse/Site Based Service Engineer for a Laboratory Supplies, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, CRO organisation or similar
• The ideal candidate will have experience servicing a range of bench top laboratory equipment such as Centrifuges, HPLC, Autoclaves, Balances, Water Baths, Shakers, Stirrers, Laboratory Ovens and similar
• If you are not a scientific engineer currently you could be working in a Laboratory based role where you have gained experience of performing first line troubleshooting and routine breakdown support for the equipment mentioned above
• 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 Laboratory Equipment Engineer:  

• As the dedicated onsite Laboratory Equipment Engineer, you will ensure prompt, flexible, customer focused specialist engineering and equipment triage support whilst maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and standards
• This role heavily involves documentation both with the visiting engineers and logging information on the SAP system as you will be working in a GXP & ISO environment with regulated pharmaceutical equipment
• Plan & carry out engineering maintenance and commissioning work associated with scientific equipment and systems in a safe, cost-effective manner to ensure minimum business disruption
• Diagnose faults on complex equipment and systems to produce a satisfactory solution
• Create, manage and review supporting documentation e.g., service reports
• Support users in the preparation/design of operating procedures, SOPs, Change Control and the deviation, manuals, and drawings
• Attend client meetings to review on-going performance, areas for continual improvement and opportunities for business growth
• Build-up and maintain client relationships
• Manage and improve the client service logging process and asset maintenance systems
• Schedule and host 3rd party engineering site visits, ensuring QHSE compliance
• Use technical knowledge to identify and source components and services
• Manage the availability of essential spares to support the range of equipment and systems used within the R&D facilities in a cost-effective manner
• Support contract management in the set-up, renewal, and budget of contracts
• Monitor the performance of the scientific equipment and systems using Key Performance Indicators to instigate improvements and influence changes
• Act as an ambassador, ensuring a first-class service is always delivered

  Salary & Benefits:  

• Base Salary Circa £30,000 - £37,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• 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.   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.                

Location: Site based in Motherwell, Scotland (Monday - Friday) Do you want to work for a market leading provider of integrated drug discovery services who offer a range of services including de novo assay development, target analysis and bespoke screening strategies, compound screening (including HTS), medicinal and synthetic chemistry, computational chemistry, and compound management? Our client’s team of talented scientists are renowned for successfully working from assay development through to preclinical and clinical candidates across all biological target classes and major therapeutic indications! They are committed to providing a supportive, dynamic & collaborative work environment. As a key member of the Compound Management leadership team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a hands-on people leader and directly contribute to the success of key drug discovery/compound management projects for a range of exciting clients! The requirements of the Compound Management Manager - Drug Discovery:

• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in team management, coaching, and development
• Substantial compound management or similar HTS experience in pre-clinical drug discovery within the CRO/biotech/pharmaceutical industry as a Senior Scientist, Compound Management Scientist, HTS Scientist, Team Leader, or equivalent role
• Profound knowledge and experience in compounds and samples management and logistics
• You will have demonstrable experience in designing and writing complex methods on automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, Beckman, Labcyte etc,)
• Experience with sample management software such as Titian Mosaic is an advantage
• An innate ability to identify new client needs and integrate them into departmental offerings
• A proactive approach to gathering feedback from stakeholders for continuous improvement
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a matrix environment
• Capability for independent work and the ability to deputize as needed
• You will hold a BSc in a Biological Science or will possess equivalent experience
• You will also have demonstrable experience in designing and writing complex methods on automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Agilent Bravo, Tecan, Beckman, etc,)
• Experience with sample management software such as Titian Mosaic is an advantage
• You will require the ability to promote ideas and project success through oral and/or written presentation

The responsibilities of the Compound Management Manager - Drug Discovery:

• As the Compound Management Manager, you will be a crucial member of our client’s organisation, playing a pivotal role in managing, and taking their compound management activities to the next level
• Your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and the advancement of human health
• Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high productivity and efficiency within the team
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as medicinal chemistry, biology, and screening, to support their compound management needs
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements in compound management, proposing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimise processes, including inventory management, sample tracking, and quality control
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement of compound management equipment and supplies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain accurate records

Benefits:

• Base Salary £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Pension
• Discounts on various goods & services
• 25 Days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
• Amazing opportunities to advance your career with a fast growing and cutting-edge company

To be considered for this role you must have the right to work in the UK   Get in touch today! 0113 243 3499 - info@langtonhowarth.com

Location: Site based in South Bank, London Shift Based – rotating weekly between 8am – 4pm & 12pm – 8pm (Monday – Friday) Our client is a global market leading medical technology manufacturer whose cutting-edge technology, software & services are used to save and improve the quality of patients lives in exciting areas such as Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Surgery, Sterile Reprocessing, Digital Health & Pharmaceutical Production! You may already be a Field Service Engineer or Site Based Engineer with experience servicing Medical Autoclaves, Washer Disinfectors, Endoscopy, Sterilisers or similar  operating theatre equipment such as Surgical Lights, Operating Tables, Pendants, Ventilators, Anaesthesia, Heater Coolers, Heart/Lung devices You could also be motivated to move into the exciting world of medical devices and have experience in sectors such as Printing or White Goods as a Field or Site Engineer and want progress your career with a high growth company! If you said yes to the above and have a valid driver's licence, then this new Site Based Service Engineer role could be perfect for you!... The role of Site Based Service Engineer – Medical Devices:

• In this fast-paced Site Service Engineer role you will be responsible for the full PPM, Repair (electro-mechanical), Service & Validation of my client’s market leading range of Infection Control products which includes Sterilisers, Washer Disinfectors, Endoscopy & Autoclave products
• Produce quality documentation for submission to the customer
• Maintain regular communication with the internal Service Department
• Ensure the company equipment is being used and looked after correctly and that it is kept in a safe condition. To report all faulty equipment or equipment out of calibration
• Ensure a safe and tidy workspace including use of protective footwear, work wear and PPE where required for local site working rules
• Problem solve, combining initiative with a practical and logical approach to all aspects of the position
• Provide out of hours stand by cover, on a rota basis, in order to accommodate the needs of our customers

The requirements for the Site Based Service Engineer – Medical Devices:

• Experience as a Field Service Engineer or Site Based Engineer servicing products in areas such as Medical Autoclaves, Washer Disinfectors, Endoscopy, Sterilisers, or similar operating theatre equipment such as Surgical Lights, Operating Tables, Pendants, Ventilators, Anaesthesia, Heater Coolers, Heart/Lung devices
• You could also be motivated to move into the exciting world of medical devices and have experience in sectors such as Printing or White Goods as a Field or Site Engineer and want progress your career with a high growth company!
• Educated with a degree or similar formal qualification in a discipline such as Electronic Engineering, Electronic / Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and CRM applications is required
• Have a strong customer focus with good attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team to provide effective an efficient customer service
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment
• A knowledge of the principles of Health and Safety
• Valid UK driving licence is required
• Excellent verbal and written English skills

  Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £34,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Daily allowance of up to £10 & £25 for overnight travel
• Fully expensed & high-quality Electric or Hybrid company car
• Private Pension (6.5% employer contribution)
• Full Private Healthcare
• Perk Box
• Company Credit Card
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday
• Laptop, Phone & Ipad

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com or call Oliver Gill today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.   You must have full right to work in the UK with a valid driver’s licence to be considered. 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.        

Surgical Territory Sales Manager – Southwest UK Territory: Southwest UK (M4 corridor – Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Swindon, Reading areas 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 – Southwest UK:  

• 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 – Southwest UK:  

• 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.        

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!