Despite the apparent economic slow down creating challenging times for some specialist recruitment companies, CK Science is experiencing a demand for talented scientist across a number of industry sectors.
A new study, published in the New England Medical Journal shows that a drug produced by Genzyme and partner Bayer AG to combat leukaemia considerably reduces the risk of relapse in early Multiple Sclerosis. Scientists at Cambridge University hope the research will lead to improved treatment for the many sufferers of MS worldwide.
The discovery of a green fluorescent protein from Jellyfish has helped scientists to win a Nobel Chemistry Prize. This protein was isolated from Jellyfish and used as a luminous genetic tag. Tagging is an important tool for biologists to see how the molecular machinery in cells operates. This common biological method has numerous applications such as looking at how cancer cells spread through tissue.
If this inspires you to look for that new position within science in which you can really make a difference, we have both contract and permanent vacancies, within biology and chemistry, throughout the UK listed on our website. Have a search now and apply today.
CK Science, UKs largest independant Science & Engineering Recruitment Company, are now on Sky TV and YouTube!
Information TV are running a series of programmes to offer careers advice to people looking for work in a range of industries. With a wealth of experience in Science Recruitment, CK Science we chosen to speak about the Science industry and offer tips on how to write CVs, what employers look for and how you can make CVs more “marketable” to a prospective employers.
The programme, named “Careers TV”, will be aired at regular intervals on the Information TV channel (available on Sky and Freesat) and a short podcast version is available.
People interested in a career in the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Food and related industries will have a new way to learn about their options when they are job hunting. For more personal advice, job seekers are encouraged to speak to a consultant at CK Science. The service is free and all the consultants are scientists themselves so really understand the market and technical terminology.
For more information about available vacancies in the science sector click here.
CK Science are pleased to announce the winner of this year’s final year student prize for pharmaceutical analysis. Maggie Su Su Tiong gained excellent final year results and secured herself a placement working in biotechnology research. She was such a hit there, that they offered her a contract after completing her course. Maggie came to receive her certificate and a cheque for £250 from consultant Barney Smith in Durham. Congratulations Maggie and here’s to your continuing success in your scientific career.
Flow Cytometry is a technique that is growing in popularity amongst the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical communities. CK Science is currently working with a range of clients who are looking for experienced Flow Cytometry Scientists to analyse samples, carry out method development or validation work. In addition we have been working with Instrumentation companies developing high resolution Flow Cytometry systems - these companies are actively looking for good Flow Cytometry Scientists to move into sales based roles talking to clients about their research and making recommendations about the kind of instrumentation and controlling software they could use to enhance their research. If you are interested in a career using your Flow Cytometry experience, please click here to see our vacancies.
Scientists in Dundee have been given £10.8m to continue developing new drugs for global diseases. It will be a collaboration between Dundee University and large pharmaceutical firms. The funding will secure at least 50 jobs for Analysts and Chemists in the city for the next four years.Click here for similar vacancies.
We are always looking for QC analysts and technicians for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and food industries. We currently have over 30 vacancies for QC people ranging from no experience to team leader level. Some positions are on a shift basis and as such have the additional benefit of a lucrative shift allowance. If you have good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures please have a look at our current QC vacancies here.
A new virus test has been developed so that the Flu virus can now be detected within a few hours of infection whereas this has previously taken 2 -3 days. This could save thousands of lives by catching the infection a lot earlier. If virology research is of interest to you, we have vacancies in this area. Click here for more information.
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.
