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Are you passionate about packaging innovation and product development? We're looking for a Packaging Technologist to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of own-brand and private label products from concept through to launch.

In this role, you'll lead packaging development for mid- to high-complexity projects, ensuring that solutions are robust, cost-effective, and delivered on time. Working closely with suppliers, production teams, and NPD (New Product Development), you'll be instrumental in turning creative ideas into successful, shelf-ready products across a range of materials including plastics and glass.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative packaging solutions for new product development (NPD) within a manufacturing setting.

Manage supplier relationships, briefing on components, tooling, artwork, and testing requirements.

Coordinate colour matching, cutter guides, and specification approvals.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation (e.g., NLFs, pallet plans, and specifications).

Attend production trials and first production runs to validate packaging performance.

Monitor and communicate project status, risks, and priorities effectively.

Support junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in packaging development, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing.

Strong understanding of plastic and glass packaging materials and associated production processes.

Confident project manager with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Detail-oriented, hands-on, and solutions-focused approach.

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Proactive mindset with excellent prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

Why Apply?

Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects that directly influence product success.

Collaborative Team Culture: Work within a supportive, inclusive, and innovation-driven environment.

Professional Growth: Access to career development pathways, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your technical skills.

Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including life assurance, employee assistance programme, benefits platform, and more.

If you're ready to bring your packaging expertise to a dynamic, growth-oriented team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of packaging innovation.

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Manufacturing Engineer- Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device

I am working with a pharmaceutical/ Medical Device manufacturing site based in Liverpool specialising in Single-Use Technology (SUT) manufactured in a sterile environment. Your will be responsible for defining the manufacturing & inspection process, for single use components. Very exciting time to start as the development of the product has now moved into manufacturing.

Key responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer- Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device

Design, implement, and validate single-use assemblies and systems for internally manufactured parts.Investigate any issues within the manufacturing process and create and implement corrective and preventive procedures.Author and review technical documentation, including protocols, SOPs, and engineering reports.Work closely with technicians in the clean room, providing technical support for the manufacturing process, this can be daily at times.Ensure compliance is met within manufacturing to ISO standards.

Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer- Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Bioprocess, or related field).Good understanding of ISO programming.Strong understanding of CAD Modelling, CMM Equipment and CAM Programming.Experience in GMP, ISO, validation protocols, and cleanroom practices.Strong expertise in Single-Use Components, such as bags, tubing, filters, and connectors.

Benefits for the Manufacturing Engineer- Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device

25 holidays per year + Bank HolidaysChristmas shutdown.Cycle to work schemeIncome Protection schemeLife Assurance 4x salaryEarly finish on a Friday and flexible working hours.

To apply for the Manufacturing Engineer- Pharmaceutical/ Medical Device or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 239723 or email me at

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Contract Analyst - Method Validation - Bristol - 4-6 Month Contract

*** Urgent Vacancy to support method validation for a new generic tablet formulation ****

Do you have experience in method validation for HPLC methods for products registered under MHRA/GMP ?

Are you skilled in report writing & protocol generation for HPLC & dissolution testing methods ?

Are you immediately available for a new contract ?

Please apply now or contact Simon Fowler at NGAGE Smart4Sciences on 01925239725 or to process your application

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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.

If you would like to apply to this position please click the link "apply" or email with your CV!

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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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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

If you would like to apply for this position or require further information, please contact Jack Challinor on

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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

If you want to apply or require further information please contact Jack Challinor at

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