CK Science

The role of the laboratory technician is an understated position that is essential across all industries. A good technician requires an analytical mind, good attention to detail, the ability to be flexible and adaptable and very often a degree level qualification. CK Science currently is handling  a number lab technician jobs in the Chemical, Pharma, Biotech and Food industries across the UK from graduate to senior level. Please click here for more information.

Sumo wrestling, bouncy boxing, kwik cricket, penalty shoot outs , this fine selection of classic summer sports helped make up the activities for the CK Science sports day held on Saturday 19^th July. A close team contest resulted in overall victory going to “The Bare Knees”, ably led by Barney Smith. Despite the excessive exercise and the odd minor casualty all participants made it through to compete in the final sumo relay. Many thanks to the organising team from Mount St Marys School in Spinkhill for putting on such a fantastic event and congratulations to the winning team.

Getting some industry experience over the summer period will make your details stand out and will put your CV above the rest when you finally finish your studies and are looking to start a career in science. Katherine Robinson, who looks after Temporary Recruitment in the South East office, has temporary laboratory assistant contracts available in the biotechnology, chemical and environmental industries. Click here to view our current summer science jobs.

CK Science recently entered a number of teams in the Tuxford School PTA Golf Charity Day at Rufford Park Golf Club in Nottinghamshire, as well as providing sponsorship for the event. Tuxford School, has been awarded Technology College status and CK Science has built up a relationship with the school over the last 6 years sponsoring a number of events. The CK Science teams consisting of staff and clients performed admirably, with the team captained by Ashley Kirk finishing a commendable third and a great day was had by all.The relationship between CK Science and secondary level education is vital to encourage A level and GCSE students to actively pursue a career within the scientific and engineering disciplines and as such, we actively nurture relationships with schools such as Tuxford. If you would like to know more about potential roles within the science sector, click here.

A Cambridge company, Domainex, has had a cash injection of 1 million pounds which will impact on biology and chemistry services to major pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms involved in drug discovery. This could result in more pharmaceutical based vacancies within the cambridge area. It will also provide breakthrough solutions for the medical chemistry and protein expression services provided to companies and a drive forward in drug research projects. To see our current jobs in research, click here

This month CK Science has seen an influx of scientific job vacancies from all over Scotland, from chemist roles associated with the offshore oil industry in and around Aberdeen to marine biochemists based on the beautiful, mountainous West Coast and a host of QA, analytical and engineering roles throughout the Central Belt of Scotland. It’s a great place to live and work and the quality of life is second to none. Never thought of living in Scotland before? Maybe now’s the time. Give us a call on 01913848905 for more information, or to talk with an experienced recruitment consultant about your future career in science. We have many other jobs throughout the UK that might also be of interest.Click here to see our science jobs in Scotland

Congratulations! Exams are over and you now have a qualification in Science! Now what… Mum and Dad will soon be on your back wanting to know when you will get a “proper” science graduate job and those uni debts need clearing. There is only one thing for it - get a job. And since you spent 3 to 6 years of your life in the laboratory, why not use your new science qualification. CK Science always have a number science jobs that would be suitable for graduates. Ajay Patel, Manager of the CK Science office in the Southern branch currently has many jobs for science graduates , click here to see some vacancies

CK Science are seeing an increased demand for scientist with analytical skills gained in a  laboratory. The UK science industry is still experiencing a skills shortage and can offer a rewarding career in science for those willing to seek a challenging and interesting role. To see some of our current UK analytical jobs click here 

CK Science is currently handling an exciting vacancy for an Associate Director in Medicinal Chemistry. Our client is looking for someone with a PhD, and demonstrable experience preferably gained at more than one organisation and a strong supervisory background. The role will involve working within multi therapeutic areas, leading your team in drug discovery, project management and leading the scientific direction of the group. For more information on this and other vacancies click here

Shares in AstraZeneca rose nearly 5% last week marking a boost for the research-based pharmaceutical industry. They will retain their monopoly in Seroquel a schizophrenia medicine, which made more than $4bn (£2bn) worldwide last year. Hopefully good news for science jobs in the UK