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Advanced Specialist Clinical Pharmacist - Breast Cancer The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Employer: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Location: Manchester, M20 4BX Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes About this job We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Advanced Specialist Breast Cancer Pharmacist (Band 8b) to lead and further develop our breast cancer pharmacy services. This is a senior leadership position within our established breast cancer clinical pharmacy team. The post holder will provide strategic and clinical leadership to the breast cancer pharmacy service, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across both the main Christie site and our outreach and peripheral clinics. You will be accountable for the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) for patients with breast cancer. You be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team with a reputation for pioneering work in service delivery for patients with breast cancer. If you are enthusiastic and keen to shape the future of breast cancer pharmacy at one of the UK's most advanced cancer centres we would like to hear from you. To lead and manage the specialist breast cancer pharmacy service, ensuring clinical excellence, service alignment with Trust and national standards, and continuous improvement through defined performance measures. To provide advanced clinical pharmacy expertise, including independent prescribing, multidisciplinary collaboration, and delivery of patient-centred, evidence-based care for breast cancer patients. To oversee medicines optimisation and governance, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of cancer medicines through robust protocols, incident management, and regulatory compliance. To manage and develop staff, providing leadership, mentorship, appraisals. To drive innovation and service development, leading initiatives such as pharmacist-led clinics, digital prescribing, and pathway optimisation to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities. To contribute to education, research, and financial stewardship, delivering teaching, audits, and clinical research while managing budgets, forecasting drug expenditure, and supporting sustainability goals. Although the pharmacy service is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments, it may also be possible to support an element of working from home. The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Key Duties and Responsibilities To lead, develop and manage the specialist breast cancer pharmacy service within the Trust, ensuring alignment with departmental, Trust, and national standards. To provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy advice to other clinicians in multidisciplinary team meetings, outpatient clinics and on an ad hoc basis regarding the management of inpatients undergoing treatment for breast cancer including the management of clinical uncertainty by critically appraising the evidence-base and applying it to novel situations and reaching appropriate decisions in complex, challenging or sensitive environments where there are competing priorities and/or an absence of reliable evidence and in situations where other professionals may challenge the advice given. To act as an independent prescriber for appropriate breast cancer patients, managing own caseload and undertaking pharmacist-led clinics. This will include the management of patients with complex pharmaceutical care issues and distressed patients in emotive circumstances. To record personally generated information in the patient's Electronic Case Notes and Electronic Prescribing systems. To support patient-centred care by providing expert medicines advice, promoting adherence, and facilitating shared decision-making including verbal and written communication of highly complex drug or medicine related information to patients and relatives or carers including patients who may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities. To identify service improvement opportunities to meet the changing requirements of both the patient population and the Trust and take a pro active role in the development and implementation of these initiatives both within the Trust and with external agencies across the network where applicable e.g.: Greater Manchester Breast pathway board, NorthWest Genomics Laboratory Hub. To drive innovation in the treatment of patients with breast cancer, including pharmacist led clinics, supportive care interventions, and digital prescribing systems (EPMA). To establish a series of performance measures (discussed and agreed with the Consultant breast cancer pharmacist, and Service Manager & the Director of Pharmacy) against which the success of the post will be measured and reviewed on an ongoing basis. To lead and take responsibility for specific projects involving business planning for service expansion, workforce models, delivery of Trust and NHS strategy in shaping the breast cancer services across the organisation which may impact across or within departments, services or agencies external to the organization and collaborate with key stakeholders. To work collaboratively with other organisations across the network to encourage and support the implementation of creative and innovative service models to improve healthcare inequality and drive efficiencies across the system. To identify opportunities to reduce health inequalities and improve access to optimal breast cancer treatments across the network. To develop, implement, and maintain treatment protocols, prescribing guidelines, standard operating procedures and patient information in collaboration with the consultant pharmacist, clinicians and nursing teams. To collaborate in the development and monitoring of breast cancer specific homecare, self administration, and pathway optimisation initiatives and monitor expenditure across these areas. To be responsible for proactive reporting, investigating and reviewing trends in medication incidents in collaboration with the Medicines Safety Officer. Including risk assessment and leading on the implementation of actions with the wider multidisciplinary team to reduce likelihood of future harm and share learning through relevant governance committees. To maintain assurance that high cost, high risk medicines are used appropriately with robust governance processes. To act as a national opinion leader through involvement in guideline development, advisory boards, and specialist forums. To represent the Trust in regional and national projects to advance breast cancer pharmaceutical services. To deputise for the Breast Cancer Consultant Pharmacist at local, regional, and national level meetings (e.g. GM Cancer Breast Pathway Board). To continuously deliver and evaluate clinical pharmacy services and lead on service improvements to optimise breast cancer medication use and contribute to service/system efficiencies. To provide specialist teaching, supervision, and mentorship to pharmacy staff, medical staff, nurses, allied health professionals and students. To develop educational resources for both staff and patients and contribute to local and national training programmes in breast cancer and oncology pharmacy. To initiate, plan, organise, lead and participate in research, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluation and disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and professional networks. To monitor and forecast breast cancer drug expenditure in collaboration with pharmacy leadership and consultant teams. To ensure safe, effective, and cost efficient use of medicines for patients with breast cancer, including horizon scanning and implementation of commissioning decisions. To analyse prescribing trends and implement cost saving initiatives while maintaining patient safety and outcomes including the generation of reports from Electronic Prescribing Systems where required. To provide expert advice on procurement, named patient requests, and management of drug shortages. To provide direct line management and professional leadership for specialist breast cancer pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the oncology clinical pharmacy team. To undertake appraisals, supervision, training, and performance management of staff. . click apply for full job details

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Welcome to the Generative Biology Institute Led by Founding Director Jason Chin, the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. The vision of the GBI is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. The Generative Biology Institute commenced operations in 2025, occupying newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state of the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space. It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavours. GBI Translational Platform We are seeking skilled Translational Scientists to help translate foundational work from GBI into real world applications within the GBI Translational Platform. Our platform aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of commercially relevant proteins. This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and play a meaningful role in shaping both our science and culture. In this role, you will design, execute and troubleshoot wet lab experiments, and develop robust, reproducible, and scalable experimental workflows. You will contribute both practically and intellectually to the research direction of our Translational Platform. You will also mentor and support laboratory technicians, helping to foster continuous knowledge sharing across the lab. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please clearly explain your fit, interest, and relevant experience for joining the GBI Translational Platform. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail prior to submitting an application, please contact Cyril Schroeder at . Ideal candidates are hands on, proactive, and excited about translating basic science into commercial applications. Key Requirements MSc or PhD in molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related field Strong wet lab experience, particularly in molecular cloning and bacterial genome editing Be highly organized, structured, and self motivated Be a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills What we offer Cutting edge science and competitive salaries. Brand new laboratories with state of the art equipment. The opportunity to grow quickly within an inclusive and collaborative environment. Our Benefits Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. We are open to sponsoring employment visas for this role; however sponsorship is not available for all visa types or in all circumstances. Eligibility will be assessed on a case by case basis. You must be based in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford. Or be willing to relocate. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required.

Join Lucideon as a Senior Laboratory Technician About Us Lucideon is a globally recognised materials and technology development organisation, combining expert consultative support with world class analytical laboratories. We work with clients across a wide range of industries, helping them solve complex technical challenges through science led insight, rigorous testing and trusted expertise. Based in a state of the art facility in Stone, Staffordshire, Lucideon offers an excellent working environment and has made significant investments to support growth. At Lucideon, we don't just sell tests - we help our customers solve their toughest problems. Purpose of the Role As a Senior Laboratory Technician, you will be an integral part of Lucideon's Analysis and Evaluation delivery team, playing a key role in ensuring laboratory testing is delivered on time and in full compliance with UKAS ISO 17025 quality requirements. Working within our Chemistry team, you will support sample preparation and be trained to perform analytical tests and/or calibrations to meet customer requirements. This is a varied, hands on laboratory role where no two days are the same, supporting critical projects across a broad range of materials and applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated laboratory professional who enjoys practical work, values quality and compliance, and thrives in a collaborative, fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities Laboratory Delivery & Quality Read, understand and follow laboratory operating procedures and test methods Perform sample preparation, extraction and instrumental analysis across a variety of materials Carry out quality checks and calibrations in line with UKAS and Quality Assurance requirements Work in full compliance with ISO 17025, health & safety and quality systems Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation of all work performed Assist with method development and validation of test methods Teamwork & Professional Standards Work safely and responsibly, ensuring appropriate PPE and safety practices are followed Maintain a clean, tidy and well organised working area Ensure laboratory instruments are maintained to a high standard Process internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner Raise any concerns relating to samples or results with a senior member of the team Support the team flexibly as required and undertake other reasonable duties About You Qualifications A Levels, BTEC Level 3 or BSc (advantageous but not essential) Or equivalent relevant experience Experience Experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory is preferred but not essential Skills & Attributes Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Highly motivated with a natural curiosity and flexible attitude Able to work effectively as part of a "one team" approach Strong work ethic and, once trained, able to work independently with minimal supervision Physical & Mental Demands This role involves: Manual handling, including lifting and carrying items of varying sizes and weights Kneeling, bending, sitting and standing for extended periods Use of display screen equipment Operating laboratory machinery and equipment Exposure to laboratory environments (chemicals, noise, heat, dust, etc.) Comfortable working in a busy laboratory environment, maintaining focus and accuracy. Core Features & Benefits Permanent position Onsite role at our Stone, Staffordshire facility 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday Private Medical Insurance Medical Cash Plan 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown) Pension scheme matched up to 5% Life Assurance up to 4 basic salary

£30,000.00 to £34,000.00 per year, +Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: No Closing Date: 26/04/2026 About this job Title: Research Technician Location: South Wales Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience Term: Permanent Benefits: enhanced training and development opportunities, flexible start and finish times, half day finish on a Friday. SRG is exclusively partnered with a leading manufacturer of personal care and beauty products in South Wales. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to add a Research Technician to their Innovation team. They are known for their supportive, collaborative culture and are recognised as industry leaders, with consumer health and wellbeing at the heart of what they do. This role would suit candidates who have 2 years of experience in a fast paced laboratory, formulation, analytical testing or research environments. Graduates will also be considered but they must have already graduated from university. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Supporting day-to-day laboratory activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient working practices; working alongside Contribute to hands on R&D projects, supporting the development and optimisation of innovative skin and hair care formulations; Conduct wet chemistry testing and analytical testing on innovation projects using pH, Density, Viscosity, titrations, Stability testing, UV-Vis, microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography (LC) and so on; Assist with the coordination and execution of experimental projects, preparing laboratory equipment and materials while maintaining accurate data records; Carrying out formulation compatibility and characterisation testing; Working closely with senior researchers and cross functional teams on skincare and haircare innovation projects Requirements A degree (BSc, MSc OR PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science must have already graduated / finished uni. Must have 2 years' recent experience in a laboratory environment Full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Analytical Laboratory Technical Leader Hours : 37.5 hours per week. Monday Friday, flexible working hours Ref No: HRJOB11405 Business Unit: Pharma Services Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK Open To: Internal and external candidates welcome to apply The Role The Analytical Laboratory Technical Leader will provide leadership and coaching for Senior Analysts, Analysts and Technicians, enabling the deli click apply for full job details

. Microbiology Logistics Manager page is loaded Microbiology Logistics Managerlocations: Wakefield, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4754At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. Microbiology & Logistics Manager - Wakefield ALS Environmental is seeking a Microbiology & Logistics Manager to join our operations team in Wakefield. This role offers an opportunity for someone with a strong microbiology background who enjoys supporting teams, improving ways of working, and helping to deliver reliable, high-quality laboratory services.In this position, you will contribute to the day-to-day management of our Wakefield laboratory operations, with responsibility for both the Microbiology and Logistics departments. Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing the Team Leaders and their teams of analysts, logistics technicians, and couriers, you will help ensure samples and analytical results are handled efficiently and delivered to our customers to the highest standards.We are particularly interested in candidates with experience leading teams within a microbiology laboratory environment, ideally with knowledge of potable drinking water testing and experience working in a regulated and accredited environment.You'll play a key role in maintaining high regulatory and quality standards while driving process improvements and supporting the development of the team. This role suits someone who enjoys collaboration, solving operational challenges, and contributing to the smooth running of a busy, accredited laboratory. The Role Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Company: ALS Environmental Salary: From £37,314 per annum - Dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Day-to-Day • Leading and supporting the Microbiology and Logistics teams, including four direct Team Leaders and wider operational staff • Managing departmental budgets, staffing levels, and operational resources to ensure efficient laboratory performance • Driving process improvements and capacity planning to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs • Ensuring all laboratory activities comply with quality, regulatory, accreditation, and health & safety standards (e.g., ISO 17025, UKAS, DWTS) • Working closely with customer service teams and clients to ensure KPIs, turnaround times, and service expectations are met • Supporting staff recruitment, training, development, and performance management, helping teams grow and succeed Essentials • HNC or degree in a Bioscience discipline, with a strong microbiology focus • Demonstrable experience working in a microbiology laboratory, ideally within an analytical or accredited environment • Experience leading or managing teams, with the ability to motivate, develop, and support staff • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment with an understanding of quality systems and compliance requirements • Knowledge of potable drinking water microbiology or environmental water testing is highly desirable • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with staff, customers, auditors, and regulators • Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Desirable • Chartered status with a recognised professional microbiology or bioscience body (e.g. Royal Society of Biology or Institute of Biomedical Science). Candidates who are not yet Chartered should be willing to work towards Chartered status within 6-12 months of appointment. What we offer • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays • Option to buy additional annual leave • Enhanced company sick pay scheme • Salary progression scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies • Celebrating Success recognition awards • Perkbox membership with retail discounts and wellbeing resources • Professional membership fees covered (e.g. Royal Society of Biology) • Learning and study support • Group personal pension plan Working at ALS The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. 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Laboratory Test Technician & Project Coordinator (MATERIALS and COATINGS) - Watford, Herts (THIS IS A FULLY SITE-BASED ROLE SO CANDIDATES SHOULD BE WITHIN EASY COMMUTING DISTANCE OF WATFORD, HERTS.) A new vacancy for a Laboratory Test Technician/Project Coordinator (MATERIALS) with leading UK provider of specialist services to Construction product manufacturers & installers click apply for full job details

Lallemand Inc has an exciting opportunity available for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Burton upon Trent . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary, company pension scheme plus related benefits click apply for full job details