Medical Writer – Medical Communications – West Sussex

A highly reputable and award winning medical communications agency has a new opening for a Medical Writer to join their expanding team based in West Sussex. Providing leading marketing, consultancy and communications services to the Pharmaceutical Industry this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a driven and committed agency.

As a Medical Writer you will be involved in writing up conferences and advisory boards, working with researchers on primary research publications, commissioning and editing material for publications and write articles for in house journals. .

In order to be considered for this role you will ideally have a strong science background with a life science degree. Experience within a Medical Communications Agency is not essential however candidates with experience in the pharmaceutical and publishing sector will have a clear advantage. You will also be a team player and have good communication skills.

In return you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package. This agency is well known for its friendly working environment and its exciting, fast-paced atmosphere is echoed in the work produced.

Medical writer, medical editor, editorial assistant, medical communications, medical publishing, medical education, healthcare communications, scientific publishing

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

A marvelous opportunity has arisen for a talented consultant in the acoustics sector. My client a global engineering management and development consultancy. Who are currently involved in some of the most interesting projects around the world. Require a suitably qualified and experienced principle Acoustic Engineer to join their special services team based in Croydon.
Salary up to £55,000

Ref: WEB1001

Qualification – Degree/MSc Acoustic and Noise Control/Audio Acoustics/Audio and Sound Technology
Experience:

Substantial Acoustics experience.
Member of Institute of Acoustics or knowledge and experience of noise and vibration consultancy.
Proven technical ability in terms of problem solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage time, resources and projects effectively

Duties:

The focus of the work is on transportation projects, although collaboration with other related disciplines such as building and infrastructure and energy frequently takes place.
Typical projects include large scale noise mapping, transportation related noise assessments, noise impact assessments for planning applications and noise assessments for EIAs. For candidates with appropriate experience, there is also the opportunity to be involved with building acoustics related projects.

Typical projects

Working as a Team on a variety of small and major projects, working in close association with other engineering and environmental disciplines.

Benefits

Competitive salary and monthly profit share scheme
Contributory Pension scheme
Life insurance scheme
Meritocratic bonus and rewards
Further extensive training and development support

Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics? Please do not hesitate to contact Adam Deeks on Adam.deeks@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 365104. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
This is a permanent role.

Major Hazards Assessor – Buxton

Buxton, Derbyshire

A unique multidisciplinary organisation, the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) enjoys an international reputation for scientific, technical and research expertise.

Joining the Major Hazards team within our Fire & Process Safety Unit, your role will be to carry out consequence modelling and risk analysis for the major hazard industries. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to incident investigation and research related to risk reduction measures, pressure systems and fire engineering. In addition, this wide-ranging challenge will see you contribute to our growing portfolio of work for non-HSE clients, especially those in the energy sectors and in collaborative European research.

With a scientific or engineering background, you should combine a good degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with an understanding of how physics, mathematics and engineering underpin process safety and major hazards assessment. Strong data analysis and communication skills are equally important, together with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

A first class benefits package, generous leave allowances, opportunities for professional development and a pioneering working environment are on offer.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.hsl.gov.uk/recruitment or www.hse.gov.uk/careers and click on job profiles and current vacancies. Closing date: 13 November 2008.
www.hsl.gov.uk

HSL is an agency of the Health & Safety Executive
HSL is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse workforce

INVESTOR IN PEOPLE

Operations Manager – Marlborough

The Company:

Marlborough Pharmaceuticals (www.marlborough-pharma.co.uk) is one of the fastest growing UK companies in its sector. It has achieved this by acquiring niche medicines that continue to fulfil valuable therapeutic needs.

The Role:

As the Company’s Operations Manager you would primarily be responsible for assisting the Board to identify and acquire new products to continue its impressive growth record. In addition, you would be responsible for a range of activities including customer services, supplier management, market research, marketing, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and management of key service providers.

Your Profile:

The successful candidate will, first and foremost, be a self starter who can think outside the box and deliver beyond expectation. You must also have the desire to apply your science training in a commercial environment, be flexible, prepared to work in a small team and, for long periods, on your own initiative.

Working directly for a member of the Board there will be significant opportunities to learn from experienced professionals whilst providing a modern innovative look at the world of business.

Salary £24,000 – £28,000 plus a performance based bonus. The company is based in the pleasant market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire some 12 miles from Junction 15 of the M4.

Please send a CV to:
Susan Price. Commercial Administrator, Marlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 35A High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LW
or by email to info@marlborough-pharma.co.uk

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.

We are currently looking for a Senior Utilities Engineer to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Wiltshire area.

Main Objective:
In conjunction with the Engineering Manager provide the management, oversight and co-ordination of all Maintenance/Engineering activities to the Zydis facility.
Provide front line management and supervision to the Facility Technician.
Assist the Engineering Manager and Engineering Support Group Manager to ensure adequate maintenance resource and support to Manufacturing.
Ensure full compliance of maintenance engineering to Maintenance Strategy.
Co-ordinate and Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives and in conjunction with the Engineering Manager, identify and implement key projects solutions, both budgetary and capital expenditure.

Responsibilities:
Co-ordination, budgeting, scheduling, planning and implementation off all maintenance program in a safe and effective manner.
Operate and maintain a wide range of equipment using own multi-skilled based experience and knowledge.
Recognise and design out faults that will transcend disciplines in equipment, without compromising safety, play a leading role in preventing repetitive faults. Continue on a day to day basis to use own core and subsidiary skills.
Make considerable use of the computerised maintenance system for both own work and that of the Engineering Team.
In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, develop analytical and problem solving skills leading to an ability to diagnose why a problem has arisen and how it can be avoided in the future.
Report technical and equipment problems by exception to the Engineering Manager or peer group with associated recommended solutions and alternatives.
Liase with appropriate teams to ensure all new equipment, modifications and continuous improvements are managed correctly and to the requirement of both Engineering and manufacturing, recommend improvements if required.
For all new equipment, major modifications and continuous improvements attend project meetings and provide input.
For all new equipment, major modifications and continuous improvements approve Project Brief’s. URS’s; FAT’s and relevant protocols.
Ensure training deficiencies are highlighted and implement a programme to resolve.
When required deputise for the Engineering Manager or Engineering Support Manager.
Discuss issues and take actions with agreed suppliers and contractors.
Make contributions to the formulation of the departmental budget and will have authority to sign for expenditure.
In Conjunction with the Engineering Manager, development of the Capital Expenditure Budget – Management and execution of the Capital Expenditure.
In conjunction with the Engineering Stores Buyer assist in process improvements, technical directory and control of budget.
Work in conjunction with the Engineering Manager to achieve objectives.
Analyse production and engineering methods/equipment and procedures and recommend improvements in their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.
Communicate effectively across all levels of production and engineering in highlighting/resolving technical/process issues.
Lead production and engineering project teams on Continuous Improvement initiatives (CI).
Be an active member on capital projects as well as other CI initiatives within production and engineering.
Using production KPI’s investigate on going production/engineering issues to advise and develop solutions to remedy and improve.
Using KPI’s analyse and recommend cost savings to the business.
Perform all responsibilities in full compliance with the company safety policy and the Health and Safety at Work Act. In fulfilling their duties, will take due regard to their own safety and that of their colleagues and any other affected persons.
Responsible for all record keeping and administrative duties associated with own work.
Will report technical and equipment problems by exception to line manager or peer group with associated recommended solutions and alternatives.
Co-ordinate Outside Contractors performing work at the Facility.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A genuine opportunity has arisen for an experienced civil or geotechnical engineer looking for the chance to join this vibrant, successful independent consultancy based in Cardiff. Involved in a multitude of projects across the Cardiff and Caerphilly regions with confirmed forthcoming projects there is currently a requirement for an experienced consultant looking for a new challenge and new opportunity within the South Wales proximity.
Qualification: You will have a BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng in Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or similar.
Experience: You will need to have prior geotechnical design experience and be comfortable with stepping into a Senior, design oriented role.
Salary: £neg with experience

Duties:
Involvement in slope stability, piling and retaining wall geotechnical works
Production of interpretative reports and analysis
Geotechnical design of highways, rail and water projects

Typical Projects:
Currently involved in a multitude of projects for a variety of both private and public sector clients this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced geotechnical or civil engineer looking to move away from the multinational multidisciplinary environment and develop their career with a thriving independent firm. Currently involved with piling design, retaining wall, and slope stability projects, predominantly within the Cardiff and Caerphilly regions and with some major projects in the pipeline this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step to a Senior geotechnical position.

Benefits:
Competitive salary £neg with experience
24 days annual leave
Friendly working environment
Variety of projects

For an initial discussion about this vacancy or other opportunities in the environmental sector, please do not hesitate to call LAURA EYLES of Penguin Recruitment on 0121 442 0645. Alternatively you can email your CV and I’ll call you back.

Opportunities – United Kingdom

AkzoNobel is the world’s largest coatings manufacturer, the number one in decorative paints and the leading supplier of specialty chemicals. It is a Global Fortune 500 company and one of Chemicals Industry leaders on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.

At AkzoNobel, we have a wealth of opportunities for you to develop your career.

If you are an undergraduate you can develop with us by applying for the Summer Internship or Industrial Placement opportunities.

If you are a graduate we offer you to join the Graduate Development Programme and fill a specific position which we believe will be a great starting point for your career.

It is important that you identify the right area for you amongst:
Research & Development
Supply Chain
Engineering for Manufacturing
Customer Business Development/Sales
Marketing
Purchasing
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology

Our opportunities give you the chance to take advantage of what we can offer and develop a unique future for yourself.

Please visit our website www.akzonobel.com/graduates for more details.

Purpose of the Role
To provide support for qualification of equipment and engineering projects

Key Responsibilities
To undertake validation duties assigned by the Validation Manager
To prepare, execute and report validation protocols.
To perform temperature mapping of refrigerators, freezers and incubators.
To execute validation activities in accordance with appropriate regulations for quality, health and safety.
To evaluate change and ensure that the validated status of plant and equipment is not compromised.
To participate in HAZOP reviews in relation to assigned validation projects
To ensure assigned validation exercises are conducted in a timely manner and in compliance with cGMP.
To liaise effectively with other departments.
To effectively review and integrate commissioning and validation documentation

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Typically a graduate or equivalent, and may be working towards externally accredited qualifications
Demonstrated the ability to successfully facilitate quality project work or audits
Demonstrated knowledge of working within a Quality Management System and cGMP.

Key Competencies
Good communicator
Attention to detail
Good organizational skills

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Assurance Manager, Medical Devices, Medical Device, Hampshire, Quality Assurance

This company has been established for a number of years and specialises in manufacturing and supplying Bio-Decontamination solutions to the Scientific and Healthcare industry. This rapidly growing organisation now has a requirement for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join their team in Hampshire.

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for all issues relating to product and process quality within the company. You will act as a catalyst in driving quality improvement initiatives forward whilst ensuring compliance to relevant quality standards.

Other duties within this role will include:
-Gaining full compliance and accreditation to ISO 13485 standards within the manufacturing department
-Building an effective and motivated quality team within process control, inspection and quality assurance engineering
-Reviewing current quality metric suite and ensuring all key business issues are appropriately reported and managed
-Reviewing the structure and function of current quality management systems and proposing improvements to address training and continuous development

The suitable candidate will ideally be educated to a Degree level (or equivalent) in a engineering discipline, and have previous Quality Assurance Management experience within a medical device manufacturing environment. Experience of working in Regulatory Affairs is highly desirable but not essential for this role.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work for a globally recognised market leader within a growing organisation where you will receive ongoing training and support to further enhance your skills.

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Medical Devices, Medical Device, Bedfordshire, Regulatory Affairs Specialist,

This rapidly expanding organisation specialises in developing, manufacturing and supplying fertility diagnostic products for the healthcare market. Although this company has not been established for long, they have already become a market leader within the medical device sector and are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join the team in Bedfordshire.

As the Regulatory Affairs Specialist you will be responsible for providing regulatory support for the international distribution of the Diagnostic products.

Duties within this role will include:
-Processing regulatory enquiries from distribution companies and providing responses as required, including the acquisition of Certificates of Free Sale, and other legalised documents as required
-Preparing and maintaining marketing authorisation applications on a worldwide basis
-Maintaining the notifications to the EU Competent Authorities for CE marked products under (98/79/EC) and (93/42/EC) medical device directive
-Making and maintaining the required establishment registration and list applications to US FDA
-Reviewing all associated documentation

The suitable candidate will ideally be educated to a Degree level (or equivalent) within a Chemical/Biological discipline and have relevant experience of working within a Regulatory Affairs or Quality Assurance position within a medical device organisation. A strong understanding of ISO 13485, GMP and FDA standards is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and full benefits package whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment where hard work is always rewarded.

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.