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Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge
We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies.
From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications.
You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems.
Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
We're looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis.
You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments.
Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life.
You'll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-08-19 10:23:07
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Medical Devices Project Leader - Cambridge
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Project Leader to join our innovative medical devices team based in Cambridge.
This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge development projects that directly impact patient care and improve lives.
You'll be at the heart of a multidisciplinary environment, guiding cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle—from concept to commercialisation.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in project leadership within the medical technology or life sciences sector, with a strong grasp of regulatory pathways and product development processes.
You'll be comfortable navigating complex technical challenges, managing timelines and budgets, and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
A strong academic foundation is essential.
We're looking for someone with a degree in a discipline that naturally leads into medical device design—mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, biomedical engineering, or a closely related field.
Your technical background will allow you to engage meaningfully with design teams and contribute to the development of robust, compliant, and innovative solutions.
Mentorship is a key part of this role.
We believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth, and you'll be expected to support and guide junior members of staff, helping them develop both technically and professionally.
Your ability to lead by example and share knowledge will be instrumental in building a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
What sets you apart is not just your professional expertise, but your mindset.
We value individuals who approach problems with curiosity and creativity.
If you have a technical hobby—whether it's tinkering with electronics, building software, or engineering side projects—that demonstrates your passion for problem solving, we see that as a distinct advantage.
In return, you'll be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, performance-related bonuses, and access to ongoing career development and skills training.
This is a role where your growth is taken seriously, and your contributions are genuinely valued.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-08-19 10:02:47
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Lab Technician / Lab Assistant (3 months) -- Tiverton - £15.32 per hour Manucomm Recruitment are looking to recruit a Lab Technician, Lab Assistant for a leading food / drink manufacturing company at one of their sites based near Taunton.
The Lab role will last approximately 3 months, covering an internal move.
The role will be working a rotating 3 shift pattern one week at a time - 6am-2pm, 2pm -10pm and 10pm to 6am This is an ideal opportunity for a person with an interest in/ experience of laboratory work.
This role is to start ASAP The successful Laboratory Technician will either be experienced or may be a science graduate / science A level candidate looking to develop a career in a busy lab environment.
As the Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for: - ·Carrying out Analytical analysis of products ·Ensuring the Laboratory records are maintained and filed to satisfy Quality standards ·Ensuring that the equipment is calibrated as appropriate ·Monitoring the process, recording the analysis, enter results on SAP and feedback to the Quality Supervisor ·Ensuring all required information is entered onto SAP The successful candidate will have: - ·Previous Lab experience ideally in a food /drink environment or have lab experience and strong desire to have a lab career ·Good computer skills and happy to carry out administration tasks ·Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills ·Good communication skills This role is commutable from Taunton, Honiton, Cullompton, Tiverton, Wellington, Bridgwater, Barnstaple and Exeter and will suit a candidate that may have worked as a P/T Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Technician, R&D Technician, QC Technical, science graduate. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Tiverton, Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £15.32 - 15.32 per hour + .
Posted: 2025-08-18 10:44:38
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GIS expert ideally with coding skills in any Object Oriented language (C#.Net WPF, C++, Algorithms, Modelling or anything scientific and/or complex.
Required to join a technical team developing a desktop application to test, configure, monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot hardware tools through a serial communication protocol acquisition system heavily dependent on location tracking.
This would suit someone senior relevant experience ideally in a scientific / research / large system environment.
This is a cutting edge project that will expose the successful candidate to cutting edge technologies with unique challenges. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Milton Park, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £80000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-16 22:34:44
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The Back End Software Engineer required to help develop the back end of a web application that handles logic, database interactions, user authentication, configuration and other processes.
Full and on-going training will be provided, your responsibilities will grow to be
Development of server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure performance and requirements from front-end developers are delivered.
Integration of front-end web UI???s with server-side applications.
Build prototypes, products and systems that meet the project quality standards and requirements.
Contribute to and support re-use through common components that are well documented and tested. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Didcot, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-16 20:38:15
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Experienced C++ programmer required to join an existing team working on parallel real-time processing writing and implementing libraries to interface with hardware, application software development and 3D user interfaces.
Key skills
C++ development experience in a mathematical or scientific domain.
STL
Boost
Qt
Python
C#
Parallel programming
Multi threading
This is a fantastic opportunity to solve high profile vision problems with Software.
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-15 23:27:03
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Senior Bioprocess Scientist - Biology and Engineering
Newton Colmore is working with a biotechnology innovator in Stevenage and is searching for a scientist to join their bioprocess development team.
As a senior scientist in this company, you will be working closely with the VP of Science and work on complex bioprocess development challenges so that the company can manufacture novel molecules for a range of modalities and therapeutic areas.
To begin, you will be familiarising yourself with the company's technology platform, which involves suspension mammalian cell culturing, transfection, filtration, diafiltration and chromatography, before becoming fully integrated into the team to take on more responsibilities and lead process development.
You will be using your experience to work on the science of their technology, from eureka moment and initial ideation, through to delivery and manufacture.
You will take charge of the full development process and will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team, all aiming to make a step change with new ideas.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a package tailored to you, which includes share options, and regular salary reviews.
It is a start-up environment which means you will gain exposure to other areas of the business and will give you the opportunity to learn and grow as a scientist.
To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have experience with controlled cell behaviour, various expression systems and chromatographic protein purification, coupled with biochemistry or cell biology academics.
Ideally you will have some form of industry experience to complement your skills.
For more information, make an application now and a consultant in our team will be in touch with more details, confidentially.
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Type: Permanent Location: Stevenage, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-08-15 16:24:12
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Experimental Physicist - Photonics
A leading developer of highly complex sensing instruments for the defence industry, based in Cambridge, are looking for senior physicists to join their research and development teams.
Because of the nature of the work and the culture of the business we are looking for people who love solving complex engineering problems and who have a passion for physics.
As a principal experimental physicist within this organisation, you will be working on highly complex systems and instruments that aim to protect people's lives.
You will take responsibility for the complete design process, taking your ideas from eureka moment and initial concept through to manufacturing.
This will include initial invention and ideation, analysis, and computational modelling through to prototype design and the transfer to manufacturing.
You will be joining a well-established team of engineers, scientists and innovators and will also have new projects on the horizon as this company invests heavily into research and development.
Because of the diverse nature of the products this company manufacturers we are looking for several physicists to join the team with varying skills and expertise.
These include optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics and fluidics.
Any interest in applying machine learning and AI to product development is highly desirable to this organisation.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive tailored package as well as providing excellent career progression and training.
The package includes a bonus programme too.
To be considered for this role we are looking for experienced physicists who have expertise in one of the aforementioned areas of interest.
This will need to be coupled with strong academics and a passion for delivering step changes in technology.
You will also need to be able to attain security clearance for this role.
Enter the recruitment process now and find out more information about this role.
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We are specialist recruiters, and we develop our network every day, meaning we have access to roles and companies that you may not be aware of.
To complement this, we have deep insights into our markets and clients that will benefit you in the interview process, ensuring you can perform at your best.
We have closed hundreds of offers for the candidates we represent, ensuring we negotiate the best possible deal for all stakeholders.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package + bonus
Posted: 2025-08-15 16:19:57
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ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are currently looking for a Head of Production to join a leading biopharmaceutical services company based in the South West of the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior leadership position in a GMP manufacturing facility focused on cell therapy, gene therapy and biologics.
You will be responsible for building and leading the production function, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while playing a key role in shaping the future of the organisation.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Head of Production will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide leadership of the GMP Production team, taking overall accountability for operations, scheduling, and administration of the facility.
- Lead day-to-day management of the production suites, ensuring compliance with MHRA and HTA frameworks and maintaining facility licences.
- Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and safety standards, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Represent Production as a senior leader in project teams and client meetings, contributing to technical discussions and supporting business growth.
- As the Head of Production you will ensure your team is fully trained, motivated, and resourced to deliver projects effectively.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Head of Production we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
- A Degree or higher level in Life Sciences or related field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management) as well as...
- Extensive experience in GMP clean room manufacturing, including production operations, facility/equipment qualification, and compliance documentation.
If this has not been in a large molecule or advanced / complex therapies environment, we wont be able to consider your application.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management skills with experience of managing complex production schedules.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Be part of the key site senior leadership team, influencing both strategy and operations.
- Join a growing organisation with a global reputation in cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative science that directly impacts patient lives.
KEY WORDS Head of Production / GMP / Manufacturing / Cell and Gene Therapy / Biologics / ATMP / Leadership / Biopharmaceuticals
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.
HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: South West England,England
Start: 14/08/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-08-14 18:04:04
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Scientific or Highly Numerate Software Engineer required to help develop next generation compilers and associated tool chain technologies.
The successful candidate with work with other Scientists, Programmers and Mathematicians on OS platforms that will deliver the highest performance applications for the world???s most powerful supercomputers.
Taking clean or elegant software personally in this role you will have your say in the future of compiler architecture and computing technology.
You will have experience of
Java, C and C++
Object oriented programming
Linux software development
A degree and post-graduate research qualification in a relevant field.
Continuous Integration
Compilers and compiler development ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-13 17:50:27
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Cleanroom Technician required to join an existing technical team as part of the internal Electrical Engineering Division with multiple Cleanrooms.
You will be responsible for helping maintain equipment and report problems with the operation of the cleanrooms, from contributing to lab waste management, user requests, restocking, sample management and general housekeeping and safety in the cleanrooms.
The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level 4 / NVQ level 2 or equivalent with Mathematics, English and a science subject or have an equivalent level of practical experience.
As you will be joining an existing team, it is essential that you are a team player with good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
IT literacy is a bonus, the ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Cleanroom or laboratory environment with health and safety knowledge of hazardous materials, electricity, machinery, pressurised systems and the safe use of chemicals. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-08-13 12:33:49
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Senior Materials Scientist - Novel characterisation
A pioneer of cutting-edge instrumentation in Cambridge are looking for an experienced materials scientist to join their research group.
As a Materials Scientist, you will be charged with providing multi-instrumental characterisation data together with high quality analysis, interpretation, and reporting with particular emphasis on the purity analysis and characterisation of materials by liquid chromatography techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.
This all aims to improve current characterisation methods and provide scientific structure property correlations.
This includes the development of new test methodologies, characterisation of both novel and known small molecule and polymer systems and the successful evaluation of new techniques to improve current characterisation methods from concept to delivery.
This means that you will be able to make a significant impact with you work.
To be considered for this role we are ideally looking for people with the following attributes;
Proven expertise in the characterisation of materials and identifying impurities by liquid chromatographic techniques, including LC-MS and HPLC.
Demonstrable experience of detailed interpretation of analytical chemistry results and data to draw clear conclusions and recommendations
Strong academic record with a materials focus
Naturally inquisitive mindset
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing excellent career progression within an innovative environment.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist talent acquisition consultancy operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors.
We have over ten years worth of expertise of placing candidates with our clients, globally.
Our sole aim is to utilise this expertise and knowledge to maximise your chances of securing your ideal role with our clients.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Posted: 2025-08-11 16:55:13
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£23,324.11 + Fully Funded Degree + Hybrid Working + Company Vehicle + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + Benefits
Are you a bright, ambitious individual with a passion for science and a desire to make a real impact? Looking to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and a fully funded degree without the burden of student debt?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, ambitious individual to join a market-leading provider of radiation protection services as a Degree Apprentice Technical Officer.
This is a fantastic chance to begin a rewarding, long-term career in science, supporting the NHS, private healthcare, and a wide range of public and private sector organisations across the UK.
As part of our client's team, you will be based at their Liverpool site and gain invaluable experience working alongside a highly skilled scientific team.
While completing a fully funded undergraduate degree in Radiation Physics, you will conduct vital safety testing and quality control surveys across the UK, playing a key role in ensuring the safe use of ionising radiation and imaging technologies in healthcare and industry.
What's on offer?
£23,324.11 starting salary
Fully funded undergraduate degree in Radiation Physics
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
Use of company vehicle for site visits (pool cars)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme, employee assistance programme & sick pay
On-site parking and career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Conducting safety and quality control surveys on medical, dental, and industrial equipment using radiation
Working across various client sites throughout the UK (approx.
15-20 overnight stays per year)
Supporting scientific, technical, and administrative functions
Assisting with the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
Updating CPD and training logs to support ongoing development
Participating in internal and external education and training
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff Points, including A-Level Physics or Mathematics (other STEM subjects considered)
GCSE Grade 4 / Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science
Experience or interest in data analysis and problem-solving
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Full UK driving licence (or actively learning to drive)
Able to commute to Liverpool and travel nationally as required
This is a rare opportunity to gain a degree, develop in-demand scientific expertise and build a long-term career, all while earning a competitive salary in a well-established, growing organisation that invests in its people.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £23324.1100 per annum + Fully Funded Degree + Car
Posted: 2025-08-08 13:18:26
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£23,324.11 + Fully Funded Degree + Hybrid Working + Company Vehicle + 25 Days Holiday + Pension + BenefitsAre you a bright, ambitious individual with a passion for science and a desire to make a real impact? Looking to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and a fully funded degree without the burden of student debt?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, ambitious individual to join a market-leading provider of radiation protection services as a Degree Apprentice Technical Officer.
This is a fantastic chance to begin a rewarding, long-term career in science, supporting the NHS, private healthcare, and a wide range of public and private sector organisations across the UK.As part of our client's team, you will be based at their Lichfield site and gain invaluable experience working alongside a highly skilled scientific team.
While completing a fully funded undergraduate degree in Radiation Physics, you will conduct vital safety testing and quality control surveys across the UK, playing a key role in ensuring the safe use of ionising radiation and imaging technologies in healthcare and industry.What's on offer?
£23,324.11 starting salary
Fully funded undergraduate degree in Radiation Physics
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
Use of company vehicle for site visits (pool cars)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme, employee assistance programme & sick pay
On-site parking and career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Conducting safety and quality control surveys on medical, dental, and industrial equipment using radiation
Working across various client sites throughout the UK (approx.
15-20 overnight stays per year)
Supporting scientific, technical, and administrative functions
Assisting with the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment
Updating CPD and training logs to support ongoing development
Participating in internal and external education and training
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff Points, including A-Level Physics or Mathematics (other STEM subjects considered)
GCSE Grade 4 / Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science
Experience or interest in data analysis and problem-solving
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Full UK driving licence (or actively learning to drive)
Able to commute to Lichfield and travel nationally as required
This is a rare opportunity to gain a degree, develop in-demand scientific expertise and build a long-term career, all while earning a competitive salary in a well-established, growing organisation that invests in its people.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lichfield, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Fully Funded Degree + Car
Posted: 2025-08-08 12:24:58
