CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical

CK Group are seeking a Senor Laboratory Equipment Specialist to join a Biotechnology client who provide device asset management services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science sectors. This is a permanent role and will be fully onsite in Abingdon (near Oxford). The Role: Reporting to the Operations Leader, this role will support the laboratory services and project delivery at our clients site, collaborating with operations, engineering functions, and customer stakeholders. Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 Responsibilities : Asset Life Cycle - Lab Services Project coordinator for Lab refits (equipment install support, lab mods and CAPEX etc.) Support the planning and delivery of asset installation, commissioning, relocation, and decommissioning activities, ensuring alignment with key projects and deliverables. Coordinate all aspects of the asset lifecycle, from initial planning through installation, operation, and end-of-life. Oversee and manage specific laboratory services projects (including implementation of new processes/systems). Prepare laboratory spaces to ensure site readiness for equipment installation activities. Manage and maintain a master inventory of laboratory equipment, spare parts, and consumables. Oversee the decontamination, decommissioning, packing, relocation, recommissioning, and installation of laboratory equipment and systems, including HPLC systems, mass spectrometers, centrifuges, incubators. Mentor technicians and oversee third party contractor visitors Your Background: Degree qualified in life science, science or equivalent. Experience in Scientific Services provision and Asset Management processes Understanding of UK regulations and experience working in an accredited/ regulated lab environment Experience in managing external vendors and suppliers. Project management experience - implementing LEAN Sigma within a lab setting Awareness of general decommissioning and recommissioning requirements for laboratory equipment Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.

CK Group is recruiting for a Training Specialist (blood glucose & ketone solutions) to join a company in the medical devices industry on a contract basis for 12 months. Salary: Paying between 185 - 240 per day PAYE Training Specialist Role: Deliver Expert Training : Provide and record product training for internal and external customers, ensuring compliance with Roche standards. Customer Support : Handle training-related inquiries, from product installation to ongoing contract support, offering occasional troubleshooting and technical assistance as needed. On-Site Activities : Support hardware/software implementations during product launches. Your Background : Demonstrates depth of scientific knowledge, both theoretical and practical, in a medical setting. Strong communication, time management, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently manage responsibilities. Full UK/EU (or equivalent) driving license. Passport for potential overseas training. Fluent in written and verbal English. Background in nursing, Biomedical Science (BMS), or training. Knowledge of Primary/Secondary Care organisations within the NHS, ideally in a hospital environment. Experience in designing and delivering high-quality, customised training programmes aligned with patient pathway strategies. Company: Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year. Location: This role is field-based working across the territory of Northern Ireland. There will be regular travel across the Northern Ireland region, including overnight stays and occasional unsocial hours to meet business requirements. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Training Specialist please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed) . It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Buyer, Laboratory, to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, requiring you to be on-site for three days a week. The Company: A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health. The Role: Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially savvy Senior Buyer, Healthcare & Laboratory, to source, negotiate, purchase and manage the supply of essential materials and equipment for the facilities department, including both laboratory research and clinical operations. Responsibilities: Managing the procurement of healthcare and laboratory products and services. Working closely with Legal Services to ensure timely contract reviews. Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and pricing. Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality. Manage the documentation required for procurement, including purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and shipping records. Your Background: A relevant BSc. Minimum CIPS Level 4. Experience of working with laboratory reagents, consumables, equipment, and clinical trial supplies is highly preferred. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements related to procurement in scientific settings. Experience with procurement software, ERP systems, and inventory management tools is desirable. Salary: Competitive with an excellent benefits package. Apply : It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDLS

CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Lab Systems - LIMS , to join a growing and exciting research facility in Oxford, on a permanent basis. This role will be fully on-site and requires the successful candidate to come from both a science and laboratory automation background, as this role has both IT and laboratory crossovers. The Company: A research-driven organisation led by talented scientists and entrepreneurs, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. This exciting new campus will feature state of art R&D facility, specialised laboratories, oncology clinics and focus on bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications by integrating expertise from various fields, including biomedical science, engineering, and public health. Location: Oxford The Role: A key leadership role, the successful candidate will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the laboratory technology and infrastructure (including data systems, networks, and digital platforms). You will drive the engineering strategy, optimise lab processes fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Design and deliver advanced laboratory technology, IT systems, and engineering solutions Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory IT infrastructure (data systems, networks, and digital platforms etc) Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions. Identify emerging lab technologies and IT innovations Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards. Your Background: PhD or a Degree in relevant field - i.e. Science, IT or Engineering. Successful track record in LIMS implementation (laboratory information management systems) - ESSENTIAL Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research environment. Laboratory automation specialist knowledge - ESSENTIAL Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments. Proven skills in leadership and managing infrastructure projects. Experience with cybersecurity protocols and vendor relationships. Benefits Competitive salary plus 20% bonus Travel allowance Pension and Private Health Laptop (Macbook or Windows) Wellbeing support Life Insurance Health cash plan Apply : It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCP

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a global chemical manufacturing company at their facilities located near Durham on a 2 month contract basis. The Company: Our client is a leading manufacturer of PVC Compounds and they work at the forefront of technology with a comprehensive range of products. Location: This position is located near Durham and is site based. Pay rate: 14.00/hr PAYE Role: Conduct and report upon programmes of analytical testing so that the required results are produced within defined timescales and in an appropriate format. Participate in improvement opportunities through effective process monitoring. Support the day-to-day running and resource requirements of the laboratory including the ordering of consumables as required. Provide content for internal and external customer communications relating to both services received and delivered by the laboratory. To participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes To contribute to the development and updating of test procedures. . Participate in the effective management of the Laboratory waste. Participate in instrument training programmes to ensure lab and production teams are properly trained to deliver accurate analytical results. Support the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to maintain a high reliability of the service. Your Background: Educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a Scientific discipline. An understanding of appropriate test methods together with an understanding of the associated equipment with respect to maintenance and calibration. Hands on experience with ICP and of numerous chemicals/materials in wet chemistry, analytical processes. Excellent IT (specifically, word processing and spreadsheet) and communication skills (report writing). Understanding of risk assessment relating to the ChemiLab activities including COSHH. Ability to report results in written and oral form to internal and external customers. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Technician position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK INDLS

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a company in the healthcare industry, on a contract basis, for 6 months, working hybrid in Paddington. Salary: Up to 55 per hour PAYE Senior Procurement Manager Role: Plan & lead category initiatives & will develop and implement regional category strategies for market facing spend categories as part of the wider Category Strategy. Lead proactive category projects to support the delivery of regional procurement targets, spanning sourcing projects, demand management and process re-engineering to support the delivery of regional procurement targets, as well as supporting region-specific supplier performance & innovation activities. Provides regional input to Global category strategies Your Background : Hold a relevant degree, or have equivalent working knowledge. Extensive experience working in procurement within the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Willing to work in the offices in West London as this is a hybrid position The Company: Our client is a global pharmaceutical company, whose aim is to create better health for patients. They aim to deliver truly transformative treatments, contributing significant value to society while creating an exceptional experience for our people. The Location: This role is hybrid with office days based at our clients site in Paddington, London. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If this position isn't suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDKA