Total 7 Senior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PW

Senior Research Technician

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced technician to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months, predominantly to support our Palaeoclimate, Image and Geochemistry research laboratories.

You will be responsible for:
the operational management of these research lab areas- carrying out lab inductions, training staff and students in technical and clean lab procedures, maintaining stock levels, servicing, and operating analytical equipment; overseeing lab safety, assessing risk, and encouraging sustainable lab practices.
carrying out analytical work to support academic researchers, e.g. conducting palaeoclimate multi-proxy analysis using light microscopy (preparing ocean sediment samples for stable isotope and trace metal analysis), Coulter Counter (for grain size analysis) and maintaining data and archive records.
Experience in working in a research laboratory is essential.

The successful candidate will also work as part of a friendly and supportive team of technicians, supporting the wider Schools Research Facilities, carrying out PAT testing, Legionella control and safety inspections. We will provide any relevant training and support that you may require.

As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits. The post will be based in the University Main Building.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week), fixed term for a period of 12 months, available from September 2024.

Salary: £26,444 - £29,605 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 4). It is not expected to appoint above the first point of the scale Grade 4.18, £26,444 per annum.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lindsey Owen, Earth Technical Manager, email: owenl5@cardiff.ac.uk

For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact Claudia Pena Becerra, email: earthhr@cardiff.ac.uk

More information on the School can be found at School of Earth and Environmental Sciences - Cardiff University

Important Notes:

Applications can only be accepted via the online system.

Date advert posted: 15 August 2024
Closing Date: 5 September 2024

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE BIGGEST PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATION

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Based in Belfast and working 36 hours per week Monday to Friday 9-5pm, the successful candidate will work at an Executive Officer grade on a temporary basis, for our client's Recruitment and Selection department that specialises on youth and education support programmes and services across NI. This role will entail both working in the office in one of the five sites and working at a hybrid approach, working from home as and when required. You must live within a radius of one of the five site areas listed above to work in this role.

The successful candidate will work within the Recruitment & Selection Division and will provide administrative support, follow set procedures, and exercise some independent judgement in carrying out instructions under general supervision. Training is provided for the first initial weeks.



The length of this temporary role is 5-6 months initially with no guarantee of it being extended. The rate of pay for this role is £12.94 per hour.



Duties will include:

• Plan, organise and prioritise work to ensure timely completion of tasks and deadlines met.
• Allocate work, check quality and quantity of work and monitor performance.
• Train or ensure the effective training of staff in the conditions of service, procedures, processes, and information systems required for effective running of the department
• Collating and analysing information or data, submitting results in a written report
• Assisting with budget preparation and control if required
• Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and / or external sources
• Preparing routine correspondence
• Providing administrative support in relation to all aspects of the work of the section using the full range of IT equipment including typing, databases, spreadsheets, email, intranet, and internet facilities
• Assist Education Authority officers, customers, the public and other professionals in respect of agreed aspects of the service
• Assisting in the collation of factual data and statistical information from various sources to support the work identified.
• May be given responsibility for supervising the work of up to 5 staff to ensure effective service delivery

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

To apply for this role, candidates must have the following:

Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two 'A' levels or equivalent and a minimum of one year's experience in an administrative support role

OR


Have a minimum of one years' experience in an administrative support role



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This post will be based at the University Hospital of North Durham, however the post holder will be expected to be flexible and there will be some requirement to work at Shotley Bridge Hospital. You may also be required to support services at the other sites within the Trust. We actively encourage and support all appropriate professional development and we develop staff in line with professional and clinical competencies. Minimum qualifications: NVQ level 2 in Care or 4 GCSE passes grade C or above (or equivalent), one to be English Language. To either hold, or be prepared to work towards obtaining the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology Certificate in Electrocardiography, or equivalent, within the first year of employment.

The Role and the Department     

A laboratory technician post (Grade 6) is available for 2 years (full time, but with the option for flexible working hours) in the laboratory of Professor Keith Lindsey, Department of Biosciences, Durham University to work on a multidisciplinary industrial biotechnology and bioengineering project on environmental processing and recovery of metals.

The world in 2040 is expected to need 4 times as many critical minerals/metals for clean energy technologies as it does today. To achieve this goal, it is clear that environmental processing and recovery of minerals and metals will play a critical strategic role not only in sustainable resource management but also in waste reduction, pollution prevention, and the transition towards a more circular and environmentally conscious economy. This project unites specialists from across the UK who possess knowledge in essential technologies related to bio-extraction and bio-recovery of metals. We will collaborate to establish an open knowledge Hub aimed at enhancing ongoing projects of engineered organisms at various technology readiness levels that tackle important environmental issues associated with mineral extraction, urban mining, industrial waste, and legacy nuclear waste. The Engineering Biology Hub aims to provide a powerful suite of engineering biology tools and approaches that represent sustainable and efficient solutions to address many of the environmental challenges concerning metal waste and metal-scarcity.

The technician will support this project through the functional characterization of bacterially biorecovered copper nanoparticles (CuNPs). Bio-synthesised CuNPs represent a potential application of biorecovery, as part of a circular economy approach to reduce the need for newly extracted copper and chemical processes for NP synthesis. We will 1) test the ability of biosynthesised CuNPs (using Shewanella oneidensis) to replicate the effects of chemically synthesised CuNPs on plant root growth (a bioassay for CuNP functionality), and 2) use CuNPs from engineered S. oneidensis, optimised for NP production. This £12 M project, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, links with a second large project with the water industry, to develop methodologies to prevent tree root ingress into built structures, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with team members both within Durham and also in other participating UK Universities.

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The Role and the Department  

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations in the Physics Department, providing technical and engineering related assistance throughout a large, busy and diverse selection of research laboratories, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient operation throughout the area.

The post holder will be required to exercise an acquired depth of knowledge and experience to provide flexible, specialist technical support as part of a technical team supporting all research and final year undergraduate activities conducted within the Department of Physics. Primarily servicing the needs of research, while supporting other areas of the Department as and when required, providing all stakeholders with an expert level of technical service and guidance.

Our Department of Physics is a thriving centre for research and education. Ranked 2nd in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2023 and in the World Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, we are proud to deliver a teaching and learning experience for students which closely aligns with the research-intensive values and practices of the University. Feeling inspired? Visit our Physics webpages to learn more about our postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. Durham University is a top 100 world university. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, we were ranked 78th globally.

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon and we are looking for a Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer for our Durham, NC location. 

The Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer will be responsible for supporting process development and leading process optimization, scale-up and validation for modified-release, ophthalmic products from early pre-clinical development through clinical development, and commercial release. This position will be responsible for GMP facility maintenance, operations, systems qualification, and for supporting quality management systems. The Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer will also assist in the oversight of cGMP manufacturing of GMP clinical trial supplies and in supporting Analytical Development activities as needed. In addition, the role is responsible for drafting, reviewing and approving key quality management system documents and analysis for process improvement and failure reduction activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supporting the transition of drug product manufacturing processes from the R&D formulation development phase through process optimization and scale-up for technology transfer from Phase 1 through Commercial development; and for developing and managing GMP manufacturing facilities, associated equipment and utilities. This will include the manufacture of phase 1 and 2 clinical supplies including participating in and leading the production of supplies for clinical development.  This position will be responsible for evaluating and developing modern manufacturing techniques (ex., semi-automated and automated processes, etc.) to produce modified release ophthalmic implants. The position may support both aseptically manufactured and/or terminally sterilized products.

This position will work closely with the Formulation and Device Development, Quality Assurance, non-clinical development, Clinical, Regulatory, and Material Sciences/Analytical functions; and provide support for third-party manufacturing and testing services vendors.

The Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer will also write and review Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) documents, including development protocols and reports, Regulatory Submissions, and maintain compliance with cGMP standards as appropriate for pre-clinical and clinical development.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for the support of development, tech transfer, and qualification of manufacturing processes for sterile drug products used in non-clinical and clinical development.
• Responsible for GMP facility development, maintenance, and operations.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining GMP Quality Management systems related to GMP manufacturing processes, facilities, utilities, equipment, and materials.
• Responsible for leading process optimization and validation of manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for material sourcing, material management, equipment tooling, equipment management
• Support the development of SOPs, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols and Reports, and other documents related to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing activities.
• Develop and schedule routine preventive maintenance and repair activities on facility and equipment, including, routine cleaning, maintenance and environmental monitoring of ISO 7/8 clean room facilities and equipment.
• Routine verification of clean room operating conditions for sterile products, maintaining clean room logs/documentation, and clean room supplies.
• Develop and maintain state of the art knowledge of drug product manufacturing and development technology (e.g., extrusion and micro-molding techniques) and the associated regulatory requirements for GMP production.
• Analyze and summarize complex data sets, including the use of appropriate statistical tools for the identification of Critical Process Parameters (CPP) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs).
• Support the execution of CMC project plans and timelines to ensure all projects are appropriately prioritized and key goals are met on time and within budget.
• Production preparation by reviewing production schedules; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing materials/supplies and assisting with supply chain logistics.
• Communicate project status and concerns to supervisor and project leadership.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.; Assoc.+9 yrs.; M.S.+5 yrs.; PhD +2 yrs.) 
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience 
• Small Molecule Drug Process Development experience is required.
• GMP Manufacturing equipment and process validation experience is required.
• Experience working in classified manufacturing spaces (ISO5 or ISO 7; Or Class A/B or Class C) is required.
• An understanding of U.S. and/or EU GMP regulatory requirements, regulatory standards and guidance related to clinical development or U.S. and/or EU regulatory requirements for commercial GMP manufacturing of Drug Products or Drug Led Combination Products (EU or US Requirements) is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of GMP Compliance requirements for Manufacturing facilities, utilities, and equipment for the production of Drug Products and/or Drug Led Combination Products (EU or US Requirements) is highly Desired.
• Hands on experience using hot melt extrusion, injection molding or materials characterization equipment is a plus.
• Experience with sterile products preferred.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 10 %
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: Yes

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The Senior Research Administrator will provide high level specialist administrative support for the research environment of the department. The post holder will also be responsible for gathering research management information, and preparing for the research Excellence Framework Exercise (REF). Working closely with the Research Office and academic staff responsible for research, acting as secretary to Research and Ethics Committees, they will manage the business of the committees and associated activities outside of the meetings including events management, administration of the research participation scheme and management of the ethics review process.

Typical Role Requirements

Service Delivery

• Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
• Ensure that the University's procedures and values are always reflected in all aspects of the service provided and adapt ways of working where this is not evident.
• Provide specialist research advice and make decisions to resolve problems relating to the services you are responsible for.
• Use your experience and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues relevant to your role and make recommendations based on your findings.
• Manage, maintain and monitor designated systems to ensure safety, security and compliance.
• Provide the best possible service to staff, students and others who you work with by reviewing and making suggestions to improve the service.
• Collect and record data and information accurately.
• Organise and analyse data and statistics to ensure it is accurate and provide reports to senior colleagues.
• Implement any changes or processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data and information.

Planning and Organising

• Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role.
• Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects, activities and events in accordance with agreed objectives.
• Supervise service users and stakeholders undertaking research activities, events and project work to further develop an effective research environment.
• Seek feedback from staff, students and anyone else that you come across as part of your role to ensure that the service is updated to meet customer expectations.
• Manage budgets and expenditure and provide related advice and guidance to other staff.

Communication/Liaison

• Develop and improve services by taking part in meetings, working groups and committees.
• Create good working relationships, including internal and external networks which allow you to increase your knowledge and skills, while swapping information with peers.
• Build relationships to share good practice, exchange information and work together on.

* Any other reasonable duties.

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