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Glassblower/Electromechanical Technician – Hull

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

An able Glassblower is sought to provide a Glassblowing service within the Department of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, construction and repair of glassware and equipment as well as support for the electromechanical workshop.

Applicants should ideally have a glassblowing/mechanical engineering background and be capable of working independently as well as having good interpersonal skills.

For informal enquiries please contact Mr J. Clannachan, Departmental Superintendent, on tel: (01482) 465410 or email: j.m.clannachan@hull.ac.uk

This post requires the employee to undertake a standard disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

For more information and to apply please visit www.hull.ac.uk/jobs, phone: (01482) 465557 (quoting vacancy ref: FS110), or for candidates with a hearing/speech impairment textphone: (01482) 466851.
Alternative formats available on request.

Closing date: 7 November 2008.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Lecturer (Non Clinical) in Clinical Chemistry – Liverpool

School of Clinical Science
Unit of Clinical Chemistry

You will carry out independent and collaborative research in Clinical Chemistry and Metabolic Medicine, generate research income and contribute to the teaching of Clinical Chemistry at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department’s major interests centre around immunoassay development, HPLC, Tandem MS, ICPMS, bone metabolism, endocrine biochemistry and nutrition.

You will also perform Clinical Scientist duties related to an area of specialist interest within the NHS Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust.

Job Ref: A-501964/NS
Closing Date: 3 November 2008

For full details, or to request an application pack, visit www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/ or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk

Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone)
Please quote Job Ref in all enquiries.

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a laboratory technician with microbiology experience
Duties:
· Designing experimental trials to meet customers’ requirements
· Carrying out experiments and keeping appropriate records
· Reporting on results obtained in the form of written reports and/or presentations, as required
· Maintaining laboratory working standards
· Media preparation and quality control, as required by individual projects
· Calibration and routine maintenance of analytical instruments and other aspects of laboratory maintenance

Requirements:

You will be required to work within a team of Microbiologists within the lab in accordance with GLP/GMP. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise work and ensure that all work undertaken is adequately reported.

You will be able to work under minimum supervision and should be able to design experimental trials according to standards.

Qualification and Experience

The job holder should be qualified to a minimum of HNC level in a Life Science/ Microbiology discipline. Minimum 1 year relative experience working in a Microbiology laboratory ideally within pharmaceutical industry . Experience of analytical testing would be advantageous

Job reference: AKS-0223
Company: Science & Technology Recruitment
Contact name: Anita Grey
Telephone: 01737 241823
Company web address: Click here.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Liverpool

Department of Computer Science

You will join a BBSRC funded project “Tools for Motif Recognition in Fungi” to develop computational approaches for identification of functional regulatory motifs within fungal genomes. You should have a PhD in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or a related discipline, relevant postgraduate experience and skills in programming and empirical experimentation design. The post is available for 14 months.

Job Ref: R-568405/NS
Closing Date: 29 October 2008

For full details, or to request an application pack, visit www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/ or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk

Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone)
Please quote Job Ref in all enquiries.

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Hertfordshire

School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics, and Centre for Astrophysics Research

We wish to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with a strong research record in extragalactic astronomy and which complements our existing research within this area (see http://star.herts.ac.uk for research details and links to the School of Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics).

You will also contribute to a range of degree courses within the School of Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics.

The post is available from 1 January 2009, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries to Professor Sean Ryan, Head of School (telephone: 01707 286068, email s.g.ryan@herts.ac.uk) or Professor James Hough (telephone 01707 284500, email j.h.hough@herts.ac.uk).

The University offers a range of benefits including a final salary pension scheme, professional development, family friendly policies, child care vouchers, waiving of course fees for the children of staff at UH, discounted memberships at the Hertfordshire Sports Village and generous annual leave.

You can apply online at www.herts.ac.uk/jobs or request an application pack from Human Resources on 01707 284802 (24hr automated voicemail).

The completed application forms should be accompanied by a full CV and details of your research experience and research plans.

Closing date: 28 November 2008

Quote Reference: EN8677NS

Committed to promoting equality and diversity
POSITIVE ABOUT DISABLED PEOPLE
INVESTOR IN PEOPLE

Fantastic position for a senior consultant to work in my clients well established pharmacovigilance department.

Description:
I represent a pioneering pharmaceutical company who are currently seeking a senior drug safety officer to fulfill the role of a senior consultant. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacovigilance officer with a proven record for delivering a high standard of work. The position offers unparalleled potential to develop and progress within an international pharmaceutical firm in addition to an extremely generous benefits package.

Role and Responsibilities:
*Produce high quality safety and regulatory documents including PSUR/Label/Risk Management
*Plan/Annual safety reports/Protocols.
*Take responsibility for resources including budgeting.
*Work in conjunction with the Practice Head to prove strong leadership and incentive
*Liaise with senior members of other practices to complete requests.

To be considered for this position my client requires that yo are educated to degree level life sciences, pharmacy or equivalent, have demonstrable drug safety and managerial experience and an approachable temperament.

In return my client offers an excellent package consisting of:

* Highly competitive salary
* Substantial further performance related bonuses
* Ongoing learning and training
* Opportunity within an Internationally known Pharmaceutical firm

If you are interested in this job and have the relevant skills and experience please send your CV to laura@stelfoxuk.com or contact Laura Butler on 01273 727930