CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical

CK Group are recruiting for a Hazardous Waste Chemist to join a Waste Management company at their site based in Darlington on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary up to 32,000. Location : The Hazardous Waste Chemist will be based at the company's site in Darlington, easily commutable from Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Bishop Auckland and Durham. Hazardous Waste Chemist Role: Your main duties will be: Sampling and laboratory testing of waste Stock control Spill response Supporting the Commercial function Accepting/dispatch of waste Packing work Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry Experience in the waste management industry Willingness to work outdoors in potentially all weather conditions Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this (Apply online only) position, please contact Tehmina Sepai on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote 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 url removed)/) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news. INDCH

CK Group are recruiting for a Sales Manager to join a Pharmaceutical Services company who are based in Central Belt Scotland on a permanent basis. Location: This role is field based . Role : Develop and build-on relationships with existing clients, ensuring service satisfaction and repeat business. Identify and qualify leads and generate new customers. Develop proposals and quotations and negotiate contract terms Represent the company at industry events and in external forums. Maintain and take ownership of forecasting, ensuring accuracy and transparency in reporting. Monitor market trends and competitor activity. Your Background: Educated to degree level or above in life sciences or a related field with previous experience in a similar role within a pharmaceutical/contract services business. Excellent relationship management, negotiation and client-facing skills. Proven ability to balance retaining existing business with generating new business. Familiarity with CRM systems and forecasting tools. Understanding of GMP, GLP, and regulated laboratory environments. Apply: For more information, or to apply for this Sales Manager position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

CK Group are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland. This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and hybrid working available. The Role The Quality Manager ensures that the laboratory services meet the highest regulatory, industry, and client standards. This role leads the Quality function to ensure the systems are inspection-ready at all times. Responsibilities: Maintain, develop, and continuously improve the QMS in line with GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and client requirements. Oversee document control, ensuring SOPs, policies, and records remain current, accurate, and reflective of best practice. Lead internal audits, management reviews, and risk assessments, embedding quality into all aspects of our work. Manage and ensure timely closure of deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls. Act as lead contact for MHRA, FDA, and other regulatory inspections, as well as client audits. Support client projects and technical discussions to ensure full alignment with quality expectations. Lead and mentor the Quality team, fostering accountability, ownership, and professional development. Your Background: Essential: Degree in a relevant life sciences discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences). Substantial quality management experience in a contract laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment. Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ISO 17025, and other applicable standards in pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Track record of successful regulatory inspections and client audit management. Proven experience of leading and enhancing QMS systems. Line management or leadership experience. Desirable: Familiarity with electronic QMS platforms advantageous. Apply: It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. INDLS

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 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 is recruiting for a Tax Analyst Intern to join a global pharmaceutical company on a contract basis for 12 months . Salary: Paying 13.26 per hour PAYE Tax Analyst Role: Preparation of monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or annual VAT returns and other indirect tax returns (sales listings, domestic listings, purchase listings, Intrastat, SAF-T) using Excel and/or indirect tax return preparation tool technology Preparing and requesting necessary VAT submission approvals from internal stakeholders Preparing and raising VAT payment requests and archiving documentation after submissions are completed Preparation of VAT and Sales General Ledger reconciliations, and follow up on issues and open items Manage and assist with VAT compliance queries from the business as necessary Assistance with the preparation of information for VAT audit requests as necessary Your Background : BA/BSc or equivalent education, ideally in accounting/finance Experience with SAP or Oracle is advantageous. Excellent Excel skills. Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in another European language is advantageous. Ability to successfully manage competing priorities. Ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people. Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company. Autonomous working. 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 helping people around the world live better and healthier lives. Location: This role is based at our client's site in Chester and allows for hybrid (50/50) working between the office in Chester and home. Apply: For more information or to apply for this Tax analyst intern, 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. INDKA

CK Group are recruiting for a Chemistry-focused Business Development Executive to join a Chemical Packaging company at their site based near Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire on a full time, permanent basis. The salary for this role ranges from 40,000 to 50,000, dependent on experience, with the opportunity to earn further commission. The Company: Our client is a family-owned leading packaging manufacturer, focused on new sales within the UK and Ireland markets. Location: The Business Development Executive will be based 5 days a week, fully on-site at the company's head office in the Thames Valley area and is commutable from Maidenhead, Slough, Oxford, West Greater London and Reading. Travel across the UK is required as part of the role; a Full UK driving license is essential to be considered. Business Development Executive Role: Your main duties will be: Sourcing/identifying new customers and carrying out new sales to UK/Irish markets Cross-selling new products to existing customers Sales will be mainly telephone-based Occasional travel within the UK and overseas for customer visits and trade shows Your Background: The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience: Minimum BSc degree in a Scientific subject Minimum 2 years' experience in Technical Sales Full UK Driving licence CRM system experience Additional European Language-speaking ability Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Business Development Executive position, please contact 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. INDCH

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