CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical

CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Research to join a growing early-stage Biotechnology company based near Manchester on a permanent basis. This is fantastic opportunity for an experienced scientific leader with a proven life science background in early drug discovery and driving projects into First-in Human/ clinics. The Role: This is a key operational role, where you will be responsible for driving our clients oncology programme from final GLP tox through to a first-in-human Phase I trial. You will be main point of contact and take ownership for coordinating CROs, stakeholders, vendors, and regulators to drive this exciting project to clinic. Salary: 70,000 - 100,000 Responsibilities : Project leadership - build and maintain the integrated project plan for GLP tox, CMC, regulatory and clinical work-streams. Compile and submit CTA/IND, ethics track RFIs, manage agency correspondence (MHRA, FDA, EMA). Vendor & CRO management Support protocol development, investigator brochure, site selection Stakeholder engagement and management Your Background: Degree qualified/ PhD (preferred) with working knowledge on oncology, liposomes or gene therapy Proven and successful Project Manager with wealth of experience coordinating or managing Phase I/II trials (CRO, biotech or NHS R&D) Experience with CTA or IND submission and tracking Familiar with GxP, ICH, and MHRA processes. 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 are recruiting for a Waste Operations Chemist to join an Environmental and Waste Management company at their site based near Darrington on a full time, permanent basis. the salary for this role ranges from 27,000 to 34,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The Company: A leading UK waste and resource management company, our client is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Their aim is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. The company's core business focuses on collection, resource recovery and renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. They have a number of core services including municipal services, business waste solutions, recycling and green energy. Location: The Operations Chemist will be based at the company's site near Darrington, easily commutable from Wakefield, Knottingley, Castleford, Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster and Scunthorpe. Operations Chemist Role: Your main duties will be: Chemical and Physical analysis of Waste. Inspection and testing of waste for acceptance. Interpretation of laboratory results. Maintenance, QC and Calibration of laboratory equipment. Ensuring safety procedures are always upheld. Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Chemistry degree/HND. Waste/Environmental testing experience. Hazardous Waste classification experience. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Operations Chemist position, please contact Emily Mills on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (phone number removed). 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 url removed)/) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.

CK Group is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 3 months initially . Salary: 15.53 per hour PAYE ( 30,400 pro rata) Payroll Specialist role: Accurate and timely collection of payroll input data for all entities received from HR and other departments. Carry out a close review/monitoring of records for payroll changes submitted; Answering payroll questions from employees and/or managers concerning payroll requests and queries via the ticketing system. Accurate and timely processing of payroll. Involved in End-to-end payroll operations. Your Background : You should have at least 3+ years of relevant and comparable payroll experience in the UK. Payroll qualification desirable. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a qualification. Experience of working with ADP GlobalView is a plus. Service-oriented and flexible attitude. Good social and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Company: Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world. Location: This role is hybrid working from our clients site in Harlow . Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Payroll Specialist role, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only) . Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

CK Group are recruiting for a Packaging Technician to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 12 months. This is a fully site-based role in Moreton, Wirral. This is a shift-based role working on one of these two options: Option A : Mon-Thurs : 7am to 3pm (2 x 20min breaks and 1 x 30min lunch) Fri : 7am to 12pm (1 x 20min break) Option B : Mon-Thurs : 830am to 4.45pm (2 x 20min breaks and 1 x 30min lunch) Fri : 8.30am to 12.30pm (1 x 20min break) Salary: 15.66 ph PAYE Packaging Technician Role: Primary packaging (bottle filling) of oral dosage forms Labelling and assembly of clinical trial supplies Complete electronic batch documentation, equipment logbooks and other documentation Start-up, execute, cleaning and completion of clinical trial packaging operation Your Background : Experience of packaging and labelling environment in a GMP environment, Working knowledge of SAP Basic knowledge of clinical trial operations would be advantageous Good communication and teamwork skills Company: Our client is the global leader in enabling pharma, biotech, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world. They have the goal of putting patients first and to help people around the world live better and healthier lives. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Packaging Technician please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only) . 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 Service Demand Planning Associate, to join a diagnostics company, at their site in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, on a contract basis for 6 months. This position offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week on site. Salary: Hourly: 15.00 - 17.00 PAYE or 19.89 - 22.55 Umbrella (inside IR35) Service Demand Planning Associate Role: Utilise digital tools to monitor demand and supply of service activities, exceptions and imbalances. Regularly update customers on case changes to ensure effective communication and project success. Help identify supply issues associated with established plans and resolve by collaborating with the stakeholders. Support the weekly Demand-Supply balance meetings by providing insight to enable the specialist to build a supply overview to manage demand. Monitor system data quality to ensure optimal process performance. Your Background: Previous experience in demand planning function. A-level educated or equivalent. Experience of working with a CRM System and making decisions based on data analysis. Essential in operating enterprise information systems (e.g. SAP, ERP, CRM). Previous experience of working in a technology led environment (ideally in healthcare). Company: Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with a major presence in the UK. Their purpose is to deliver life-changing medicines and to do this they are completely science-led and like to share this with the scientific, healthcare and business communities within the UK. Location: This Demand Planner role will be hybrid working with 2 days per week based at our clients site in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only). 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 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