Service Engineering

Location: Site based in Macclesfield, Cheshire (This role will transition to Cambridge on a permanent basis in 12-18 months)

My client is a Forbes listed service provider to some of the largest businesses across all sectors globally including Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals

This role is working with a top 5 pharmaceutical organisation in a well-established, technologically advanced facility working with cutting edge technology

Excellent opportunities to progress internally within the business, and work within a great little but world class team – you are truly making a difference and massive impact not only to the business but the world by working with these life changing products

The role is site based so there are no shifts, no travelling involved, Monday to Friday and you will be home every night!

The requirements of the Integrated Systems Specialist:

• As a minimum you will have 5+ years of experience in laboratory instrument support in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Biopharma/Drug Discovery/Functional Genomics sectors or directly related industry working as either a Field Service Engineer or site-based Engineer already
• Direct experience of installing & servicing large scale laboratory automation systems from OEM companies such as HighRes Biosolutions, Agilent, Tecan, Beckman
• Coulter, Perkin Elmer, or equivalent company is a distinct advantage
• Candidates with robotics/automation and programming experience and knowledge in the industrial automation sector will also be considered
• Experience/Knowledge of C#, Python, Java, Visual Basic & other advanced programming languages is a distinct advantage
• Understanding of device networking and communications protocols
• Ideally you will have an HND/BEng/MEng in a Mechatronic, Robotics, Software or other Computer Engineering related subject

The role of the Integrated Systems Specialist:

• Act as 'first-responder' for critical equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal impact on scientific activity.
• Develop and implement a proactive maintenance & system optimisation regime for equipment incorporated into the HighRes BioSolutions CoLab platforms in HTS
• Carryout on-going system performance analysis based upon error logs, live run interventions and root-cause analysis & trending of errors to mitigate their reoccurrence
• Develop innovative support solutions built around the requirements of HTS at client location, utilising Lab of the Future methodologies
• Oversee & participate in equipment support activities within HTS at client location
• Maintain awareness of new developments in their field of Laboratory Automation
• Develop Platform Specific Training Packages tailored to the HighRes BioSolutions platforms
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with the Vendor Service Organisation
• Provide technical mediation in the event of long running equipment issues involving multiple vendors

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) 
• Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone

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 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 the Integrated Systems Specialist 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 Macclesfield, Cheshire (This role will transition to Cambridge on a permanent basis in 12-18 months)

My client is a Forbes listed service provider to some of the largest businesses across all sectors globally including Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals

This role is working with a top 5 pharmaceutical organisation in a well-established, technologically advanced facility working with cutting edge technology

Excellent opportunities to progress internally within the business, and work within a great little but world class team – you are truly making a difference and massive impact not only to the business but the world by working with these life changing products

The role is site based so there are no shifts, no travelling involved, Monday to Friday and you will be home every night!

The requirements of the Integrated Systems Specialist:

• As a minimum you will have 5+ years of experience in laboratory instrument support in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Biopharma/Drug Discovery/Functional Genomics sectors or directly related industry working as either a Field Service Engineer or site-based Engineer already
• Direct experience of installing & servicing large scale laboratory automation systems from OEM companies such as HighRes Biosolutions, Agilent, Tecan, Beckman
• Coulter, Perkin Elmer, or equivalent company is a distinct advantage
• Candidates with robotics/automation and programming experience and knowledge in the industrial automation sector will also be considered
• Experience/Knowledge of C#, Python, Java, Visual Basic & other advanced programming languages is a distinct advantage
• Understanding of device networking and communications protocols
• Ideally you will have an HND/BEng/MEng in a Mechatronic, Robotics, Software or other Computer Engineering related subject

The role of the Integrated Systems Specialist:

• Act as 'first-responder' for critical equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal impact on scientific activity.
• Develop and implement a proactive maintenance & system optimisation regime for equipment incorporated into the HighRes BioSolutions CoLab platforms in HTS
• Carryout on-going system performance analysis based upon error logs, live run interventions and root-cause analysis & trending of errors to mitigate their reoccurrence
• Develop innovative support solutions built around the requirements of HTS at client location, utilising Lab of the Future methodologies
• Oversee & participate in equipment support activities within HTS at client location
• Maintain awareness of new developments in their field of Laboratory Automation
• Develop Platform Specific Training Packages tailored to the HighRes BioSolutions platforms
• Establish & maintain strong relationships with the Vendor Service Organisation
• Provide technical mediation in the event of long running equipment issues involving multiple vendors

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) 
• Pension
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone

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 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 the Integrated Systems Specialist 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 Emeryville, California

Our client is a Forbes listed service provider to some of the largest businesses across all sectors globally including Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals

This role is directly supporting a top 5 Pharmaceutical organisation in a well-established, technologically advanced facility working with cutting edge technology,

Excellent opportunities to progress internally within the business, and work within a world class team – you are truly making a difference and massive impact not only to the business but the world by working with these life changing products

The requirements of the Senior Metrology Technician:

• You will have 4+ years of experience as either an Onsite/Multisite Engineer or Field Service Engineer holding senior responsibility working for the likes of Transcat, Trescal, Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Waters, PCI, JA King, ESSCO, Tektronix, Integrated Service Solutions, Cal Tec, Accurate Calibration Service, Fox Valley Calibrations, East Coast Metrology, or very similar company
• You will have been responsible for instrumentation and control, installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing metrology equipment
• You will have previous experience of mentoring at least 1 other person
• Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) experience a big plus
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associates Degree (AA/AS) in scientific field of study preferred or equivalent related work experience
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills
• Intermediate skills with Desktop publishing, Microsoft Office Suite and Online Help
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and Laboratory Accreditation

The role of Senior Metrology Technician:

• The purpose of this position is to calibrate and adjust equipment in lab or onsite in accordance with the customer and requirements; may assist in creating calibration procedures for new equipment
• Calibrates inspections, measurements, and tests equipment in lab and onsite for accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures; (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Physical/Dimensional, Light/Color, Mass/Weight, Sound, Electrical, Pressure/Flow, Temperature, Force, Mass, Velocity, Torque & Volume, Time/Frequency equipment, systems, and controls)
• As this is a Senior role you will have the responsibility of mentoring a junior member of the team and providing guidance too them
• Performs calibrations for in lab and onsite locations following prescribed client procedures
• Records data gathered during calibration within CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate measurement procedures
• Generates certificates of calibration and/or out of tolerance reports as required and in correct media appropriate to meet customer requirements
• Maintains secondary or intrinsic and/or working calibration standards. Uses calibration software when required to expedite calibration times and to adjust calibration devices
• Assists in maintaining laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: $80,000 – $90,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare
• Holidays

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 United States 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.

Location: Site based in Louisville, Kentucky

Our client is a Forbes listed service provider to some of the largest businesses across all sectors globally including Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals

This role is directly supporting a top 5 Pharmaceutical organisation in a well-established, technologically advanced facility working with cutting edge technology,

Excellent opportunities to progress internally within the business, and work within a world class team – you are truly making a difference and massive impact not only to the business but the world by working with these life changing products

The requirements of the Senior Metrology Technician:

• You will have 4+ years of experience as either an Onsite/Multisite Engineer or Field Service Engineer holding senior responsibility working for the likes of Transcat, Trescal, Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Waters, PCI, JA King, ESSCO, Tektronix, Integrated Service Solutions, Cal Tec, Accurate Calibration Service, Fox Valley Calibrations, East Coast Metrology, or very similar company
• You will have been responsible for instrumentation and control, installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing metrology equipment
• You will have previous experience of mentoring at least 1 other person
• Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) experience a big plus
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associates Degree (AA/AS) in scientific field of study preferred or equivalent related work experience
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills
• Intermediate skills with Desktop publishing, Microsoft Office Suite and Online Help
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and Laboratory Accreditation

The role of Senior Metrology Technician:

• The purpose of this position is to calibrate and adjust equipment in lab or onsite in accordance with the customer and requirements; may assist in creating calibration procedures for new equipment
• Calibrates inspections, measurements, and tests equipment in lab and onsite for accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures; (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Physical/Dimensional, Light/Color, Mass/Weight, Sound, Electrical, Pressure/Flow, Temperature, Force, Mass, Velocity, Torque & Volume, Time/Frequency equipment, systems, and controls)
• As this is a Senior role you will have the responsibility of mentoring a junior member of the team and providing guidance too them
• Performs calibrations for in lab and onsite locations following prescribed client procedures
• Records data gathered during calibration within CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate measurement procedures
• Generates certificates of calibration and/or out of tolerance reports as required and in correct media appropriate to meet customer requirements
• Maintains secondary or intrinsic and/or working calibration standards. Uses calibration software when required to expedite calibration times and to adjust calibration devices
• Assists in maintaining laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: $80,000 – $85,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare
• Holidays

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 United States 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.

Location: Site based in San Diego, California

Operating in multiple countries on a global scale my client is an industry leading 360-degree laboratory services provided for major multinational Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences organisations across the USA and Globally.

Some key examples of the services they offer include Sourcing & Multi-vender management, Data Advisory, Programme Management, and Innovation & Customer Engagement. Our client is a fortune 500 company, with lots of great opportunities for career progression as well as ongoing training and development.

Day-to-Day duties of the role:

• The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the service delivery to customers and the preventive maintenance of equipment, managing the activities of the team members of the department in the service delivery to customers
• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating assessments and tours for quality and technical customer auditors, always ensure laboratory compliance on site
• Identify and present principles of metrology management to internal and external customers
• Participate in commercial markets and meetings with customers to address technical questions and directions
• Set priorities based on customer requirements and gives high priority to satisfying customers through listening, understanding, and anticipating customer needs
• Promptly addresses customer requests, inquiries and complaints taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer or resolve the issue

The requirements of the Metrology Manager:

• To be considered for the role you must have experience working as a Metrology Manager, Metrology Team Leader, Calibration Manager, or equivalent title with direct line management/supervisory experience
• You will have Associate's Degree (AA/AS), College Diploma in electronics or metrology, or equivalent related field of study or training required. Minimum of five years of related experience and/or training
• Must have ISO17025 compliance experience
• Knowledge of national and international metrology quality systems and standards
• Proficient in electronic, physical dimensional, and thermo-dynamic calibrations

Benefits:

• Basic Salary Circa – $90,000 – $110,000 DOE
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare
• Holidays

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

You must have the right to work in the USA 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 Bristol, Pennsylvania

Our client is a Forbes listed service provider to some of the largest businesses across all sectors globally including Life Sciences, Industrial, Logistics, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals

This role is directly supporting a top 5 Pharmaceutical organisation in a well-established, technologically advanced facility working with cutting edge technology,

Excellent opportunities to progress internally within the business, and work within a world class team – you are truly making a difference and massive impact not only to the business but the world by working with these life changing products

The requirements of the Senior Metrology Technician:

• You will have 4+ years of experience as either an Onsite/Multisite Engineer or Field Service Engineer holding senior responsibility working for the likes of Transcat, Trescal, Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Waters, PCI, JA King, ESSCO, Tektronix, Integrated Service Solutions, Cal Tec, Accurate Calibration Service, Fox Valley Calibrations, East Coast Metrology, or very similar company
• You will have been responsible for instrumentation and control, installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing metrology equipment
• You will have previous experince of mentoring at least 1 other person
• Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) experience a big plus
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associates Degree (AA/AS) in scientific field of study preferred or equivalent related work experience
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills
• Intermediate skills with Desktop publishing, Microsoft Office Suite and Online Help
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and Laboratory Accreditation

The role of Senior Metrology Technician

• The purpose of this position is to calibrate and adjust equipment in lab or onsite in accordance with the customer and requirements; may assist in creating calibration procedures for new equipment
• Calibrates inspections, measurements, and tests equipment in lab and onsite for accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures; (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Physical/Dimensional, Light/Color, Mass/Weight, Sound, Electrical, Pressure/Flow, Temperature, Force, Mass, Velocity, Torque & Volume, Time/Frequency equipment, systems, and controls)
• As this is a Senior role you will have the responsibility of mentoring a junior member of the team and providing guidance too them
• Performs calibrations for in lab and onsite locations following prescribed client procedures
• Records data gathered during calibration within CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate measurement procedures
• Generates certificates of calibration and/or out of tolerance reports as required and in correct media appropriate to meet customer requirements
• Maintains secondary or intrinsic and/or working calibration standards. Uses calibration software when required to expedite calibration times and to adjust calibration devices
• Assists in maintaining laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa: $80,000 – $90,000 (Depending on Experience)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare
• Holidays

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 United States 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.