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Role: Lab Technician

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Circa £30,000

The role:

Monitoring and maintaining general laboratory stocks.Monitoring and maintaining gas stocks.Ordering specific consumables and reagents Scheduling and organising waste collections.Laboratory cleaning and general maintenance.Overseeing laboratory coat laundering and restocking of clean laboratory coats into the appropriate lockers.Organising stocks and storage to achieve the best usage of the available space.

Experience:

Experience of working in a laboratory environment.Excellent organisation skills.Proactive.Flexible and adaptable, able to prioritise.Quality minded.

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Role: Senior Quality Control Analyst

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst to join an experienced team on the South Coast of Wales.

The role: Senior QC Analyst

As an Analyst you will:

Design and carry out HPLC/UPLC/UV/GC analytical method validation and/or verificationSupport the department to monitor the quality of components, raw materials, products and production processes by inspection, sampling and/or analysis.

The successful QC Analyst will have:

A relevant science degree or equivalent qualificationUnderstanding of current GMP, Health and Safety and COSHH regulationsExperience of designing validation, and/or verification protocols, running method validation, and/or verification studies and be able to write validation reports with minimal supervisionThe ability to take on a limited supervisory role would be an advantageRelevant experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment and proven industry experience performing analytical validation

To apply for the Senior Quality Control Analyst or here more information, please contact Jack Challinor at Smart4Sciecnes on

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Kick-start your career in sustainable packaging with a leading name in health & beauty manufacturing.

We're recruiting for a Graduate Packaging Technologist to join a fast-paced, innovative business that supplies major high-street and premium retailers across the UK and globally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain hands-on experience from day one, with a clear path for professional growth and progression.

Working closely with senior experts, you'll be at the heart of developing future-forward, Eco-conscious packaging solutions. You'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle-from concept and design to sustainability strategy, testing, and compliance.

What You'll Gain:

Structured development with mentoring from industry professionals.Career progression into packaging, sustainability, or technical leadership roles. The chance to influence real products seen in major retail stores and international markets.

The Role:

Support the design and testing of packaging for new and existing products.Help drive sustainability initiatives across materials and processes.Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams on packaging innovation.Stay ahead of regulatory and environmental trends affecting the packaging industry.

Requirements:

Degree in Packaging, Product Design, or related field.Passion for sustainability and innovation.Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.Full UK driving licence.

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Role: Utilities Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Location: Liverpool

Due to the expansion of the business an exciting role has become available for a Utilities Manager. We are a giant within the Chemical Process industry and are looking for an experienced manager to ensure we stay at the forefront of the market.

The role:

Ensure that the utilities are produced and distributed in a manner that meets Safety, Quality, Cost, Environmental and Service Requirements.Ensure access to equipment in order that maintenance activities and programs are carried out in a proactive manner to improve Safety, Reliability, Quality and Efficiency.Oversee all aspects of the Utilities, shift operations including labour resource management that ensures operational standards and key result areas are achievedThe point of contact for our internal customers in the event of any interruption in utility supply

The successful candidate:

Degree in Scientific/Engineering disciplineExperience of managing a team, establishing clear goals and expectations for the teamExperience of managing and having responsibility for budgets within a Utility settingExperience of formulating and implementing continuous improvement strategies

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Role: Stability Analyst

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm

The role:

Focused on HPLC Analysis for stability studies and validation of analytical methods. We're looking for degree qualified candidates that are experienced in the following:

HPLC AnalysisStability studiesMethod developmentICH ValidationExperience in GMP environmentStrong Analytical Skills

Responsibilities

Conducting stability studies on raw materialsAnalysing stability dataEnsure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelinesSupport process validation activitiesPreparing stability protocolsMaintaining stability chambers

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Quality Engineer

Location: Alton

Salary: £35,000 - £41,000

A fantastic opportunity for a Quality Assurance specialist to join a growing team in the pharmaceutical industry. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.

The Role:

QMS Internal Audit Programme: Plan, assign, and carry out audits. Ensure timely production and sign-off of audit reports and log corrective actions.Support Operations Team: Investigate internal non-conformities and quality issues. Advise on problem-solving techniques to establish root causes and identify corrective/preventative actions promptly.Change Control Process Management: Oversee and manage the change control process efficiently.Customer Quality Issues and Complaints: Investigate and provide timely responses to customer quality issues and consumer complaints.Deviations Review: Complete deviations in a timely manner and allocate actions to the QC department as necessary.CAPA Monitoring: Ensure proposed actions are relevant and applicable, carry out verifications, and perform effectiveness checks on CAPAs.

The successful candidate:

Internal Auditor Experience: Essential qualification and experience as an internal auditor.Pharmaceutical Manufacturing background: Highly DesirableQuality Analytical Tools: Proficient in quality analytical/problem-solving tools and techniques gained through practical experience.Multitasking Ability: Capable of handling multiple demands, self-managing, and working under pressure.Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated technical knowledge and transferable skills to gain respect and credibility within the team.Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen, discuss, and advise effectively.

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Role: QC Analyst

Location: Hull

Full time

Salary: Around £30,000 - £32,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Senior QC Analysts to join a sterile manufacturing facility in Hull.

The role: QC Analyst

As an Analyst you will:

Design and carry out HPLC/UPLC/UV/GC analytical method validation and/or verificationSupport the department to monitor the quality of components, raw materials, products and production processes by inspection, sampling and/or analysis.

The successful QC Analyst will have:

A relevant science degree or equivalent qualificationUnderstanding of current GMP, Health and Safety and COSHH regulationsExperience of designing validation, and/or verification protocols, running method validation, and/or verification studies and be able to write validation reports with minimal supervisionThe ability to take on a limited supervisory role would be an advantageRelevant experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent laboratory environment and proven industry experience performing analytical validation

To apply for the Senior Quality Control Analyst or here more information, please contact Jack Challinor at Smart4Sciecnes on

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Role: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

This is an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a growing team of craft technicians for a global giant within the chemical manufacturing industry. This positions main priority is to provide supervision to the craft technicians to support them in their activities, whilst also ensuring quality and safety are maintained.

The role:

Provide maintenance engineering support for the craft technicians.Advise and coach technicians in maintenance tasks.Organise and co-ordinate maintenance schedules with maintenance planners.Accountable for safe, efficient and timely maintenance completion by the craft techniciansHighlights deficiencies within maintenance system, and fix/escalates as appropriate (spares, PMs)Request and facilitate work order execution for craft technicians.Work with planners to ensure required staffing is available to complete required maintenance activities.

What we're looking for:

Engineering degree or equivalentExperience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within a chemical siteExperience of leading a team

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Job Title: Site Electrical Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

We are industry leaders within the chemical manufacturing industry. The primary responsibility of this role is to be the site discipline engineer for the electrical discipline. Acting as the duty holder in relation to statutory requirements as outlined by COMAH.

The Role:

Provide Engineering and Technical advice to site where needed

Responsible for ensuring the site management system is up to date as per UK legislation

Act as the electrical specialist for excavation and switch room permits

Hold responsibilities relating to DSEAR

Act as Key Member of the emergency response team

May have to act as Project Manager for certain projects on site

What we're looking for:

Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering applications in large industrial manufacturing sitesKnowledge and applicaition of electrical sstandards and legal requirements

Experienced in the management and maintenance of:

HV/LV distribution systemsEarthing and lighting protection systemsDSEARElectrical inspection and testing

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Job title: Shift Leader

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £54,500

Full time/Shifts

An industry leader in Chemical Manufacturing are looking to add a Shift Leader to their team based in Liverpool. The company manufacture chemical materials all over the globe and are looking for industry leaders to drive the continuous improvement of the business forward.

The role:

To lead and motivate the shift teamDaily check of logs and BPRs to ensure no errorsEnsuring facility processes are followedDeliver baseline Health and Safety and Quality trainingArrange operator shift coverLiaise with other departments to plan and execute engineering activities

The candidate

Experience of production areasEffective time management skillsExperience of leading shift teamsExperience of identifying training needsExperience of working in a regulated industry

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