31 pharmaceutical jobs found in Reading

Food Laboratory Assistant Full Training Provided Based in Reading Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Pay Rate: £13.35 per hour PAYE Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Food Laboratory Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting scientific research and ensuring the quality of laboratory processes. The Opportunity: Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff. Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of...

Senior Technician - Analytical Science 12 Month Contract Based in Reading * Our Client are customer focused, science led and results driven. * Our Clients’ Food Sciences laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports the Company’s research and innovation. * The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. * Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. * This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods. * The position will be primarily based at the Reading location although may require attendance of any of the Clients’ sites. Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:...

Laboratory Technician Contract - 6 Months Location: Reading, Berkshire Responsibilities: Technical * Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. * Perform a range of basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff. * Operate basic lab equipment as directed. * Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods * Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. * Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. * Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results. * Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as...

Van Driver Basingstoke  £13.52 per hour Pertemps are working with a well-established pharmaceutical distribution company to recruit a trusted and reliable Van Driver for an ongoing temporary role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional team, delivering pharmaceutical products while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service. We are looking for a driver with a strong work ethic. More about the role: £13.52 an hour  Start time from 7am  Monday – Friday  Temp on going Duties of the Van Driver role: Delivering pharmaceutical goods to care home, hospital and customer homes.  Safely delivering a range of goods across local and longer-distance routes Providing excellent customer service at delivery points Representing our clients in a professional and timely manner Completing delivery paperwork and following route instructions Requirements: A full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points) Previous van driving experience preferred...

Van Driver Pertemps are currently recruiting for Van Drivers to join a Leading Distribution company based in Basingstoke. This position will be an ongoing temporary contract working Monday – Saturday. The Van Driving Role:  £13.20 per hour (Saturdays and Overtime paid at £18.45) Start times between 4am – 6am Guaranteed 8 hours per day Opportunity to work for a large household name Responsibilities as a Van Driver: Multidrop pharmaceutical delivery across the south and London Providing excellent customer service Representing client in a professional and timely manner Completing delivery paperwork and following route instructions Requirements:  Proven multidrop experience Available Monday – Saturdays Full UK Driving Licence (No more than 6 points) If you have the required skills and are interested in this Van Driver position, please apply below with an up to date CV or get in contact with the Pertemps Basingstoke branch

A successful pharmaceutical company is looking for an Associate Scientist / Research Scientist to join its Drug Substance Process Sciences team and support the development of innovative biologics. This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on upstream process development, optimisation and characterisation, with exposure to mammalian cell culture, high-throughput platforms and bioreactor systems from microscale through to pilot scale. Key Responsibilities * Design and execute upstream process development studies. * Develop and optimise mammalian/CHO cell culture processes. * Operate shake flasks, Ambr® systems and laboratory-scale bioreactors. * Apply DoE and QbD approaches to process optimisation and characterisation. * Support scale-up, troubleshooting, technology transfer and manufacturing activities. * Analyse experimental data and communicate findings through reports and presentations. * Collaborate with Cell Line Development, Analytical Sciences,...

GMP Production Manufacturing Technician Opportunity – Oxford Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has been created due to company growth. My client a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company is looking to recruit a Production Manufacturing Technician based in Oxford where you will be working in a sterile GMP clean room manufacturing environment making drug products / compounding as allocated on the production planning system to cGMP and ISO standards. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern of 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 1 week and then 10:00 am – 6:00 pm for 1 week (Monday to Friday). Duties and Responsibilities include: * Working in a controlled cleanroom environment using manufacturing equipment and computer systems. * Collaborating with a team to produce high-quality medical products. * Meeting tight production deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and compliance. * Carrying out environmental monitoring activities. * Performing routine...

Mechanical Supervisor Location: Woking Employment Type: Permanent or Contract Start Date: September 2026 About the Role We are currently recruiting for experienced Mechanical Supervisors to join a leading specialist pipework fabrication and installation contractor delivering major projects across London and the South East. Our client is a highly respected MEP subcontractor, working with some of the UK's largest Tier 1 contractors on a portfolio of commercial fit-out and data centre projects, with mechanical package values ranging from £5m to £25m. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong order book and a significant pipeline of projects commencing throughout the final quarter of the year. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical installation activities on site. * Lead and manage mechanical operatives, subcontractors, and specialist trades. * Ensure all mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in...

GMP Production Manufacturing Technician Opportunity – Oxford Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has been created due to company growth. My client a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company is looking to recruit a Production Manufacturing Technician based in Oxford where you will be working in a sterile GMP clean room manufacturing environment making drug products / compounding as allocated on the production planning system to cGMP and ISO standards. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern of 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 1 week and then 10:00 am – 6:00 pm for 1 week (Monday to Friday). Duties and Responsibilities include: * Working in a controlled cleanroom environment using manufacturing equipment and computer systems. * Collaborating with a team to produce high-quality medical products. * Meeting tight production deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and compliance. * Carrying out environmental monitoring activities. * Performing routine...

Medical Laboratory Assistant, Watford WD18, £13.50ph, Immediate Start An opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join a busy laboratory. In this varied and hands-on role, you will be at the heart of the laboratory service—supporting diagnostic testing, handling patient samples, and providing excellent customer service to healthcare professionals and patients. Key Responsibilities Register patient details and test requests on laboratory systems Receive, check, and prepare samples for testing Respond to enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients Provide authorised results where appropriate Manage phone calls and direct queries to relevant teams Process departmental mail, reports, and documentation Package and dispatch samples in line with biohazard regulations Prepare and process samples for diagnostic testing Use laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and incubators Maintain stock levels and order supplies when required...

Technical Writer – Compounding Petersfield 6 Month Fixed term Contract 8.15am – 16.30pm Monday - Friday Overview: The Technical Writer in compounding is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation to support safe, efficient, and compliant compounding operations at my clients laboratories. This role provides dedicated ownership of compounding-related documentation, including investigation write-ups, SOPs, and Work Instructions (WKIs), ensuring alignment with GMP, GDP, and site quality standards. The role acts as a critical interface between Compounding, Quality and Technical Support, translating complex manufacturing processes and investigations into robust, inspection-ready documentation. Key Responsibilities: Investigation & Deviation Documentation • Author and structure deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA write-ups related to compounding activities, working closely with Compounding, QA, and TSO. • Ensure...

Accounts Payable Analyst – Swindon Opportunity: Are you currently working in accounts payable dealing with invoices? Does your experience include managing payment controls and dealing with supplier payments? Want to work for a large pharmaceutical manufacturing company? Yes then this is the role for you! Your role as an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Swindon will involve processing supplier invoices, completing appropriate checks for business approval and/or PO matches and entering the invoice details onto the ERP system. Duties and responsibilities include: * Processing supplier invoices with precision, ensuring correct approvals and purchase order matching. * Entering invoice data into the companies ERP system accurately and efficiently. * Upholding compliance with internal controls and company payment policies. * Managing supplier queries, invoice matching, indexing, and coding. This is a 6 months contract which will be reviewed for a possible extension or go...

St Albans, Hertfordshire 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Possibility to extend Up to £65k pro rata The OpportunityOur client, a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join their team on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role focused on reviewing, strengthening, and embedding Health & Safety compliance across the organisation, ensuring full adherence to UK HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who can quickly identify compliance gaps, implement practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive Health & Safety audits across production, laboratory, warehouse, office and associated facilities. Review and update Health & Safety policies, SOPs, risk assessments, and COSHH documentation. Work closely with operational...

Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) - South West London Job Title: Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) - Technical Services Location: South West London, Chelsea Band: Band 5/6 Contract Type: Locum Salary: £22 - £25 per hour About you: Are you a Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) seeking a locum position? Medacs Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join an NHS hospital in South West London, to support them in providing the highest levels of patient care within Technical Services. Key Responsibilities: Technical Services experienced Technician Manufacturing chemo Setting up and creating worksheets Technical Services IT support Essential Qualifications: We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician (Band 5/6) with: GPhC registration. Previous technical services experience. Full UK right to work.Benefits: Competitive pay rate: £22 - £25 per hour. Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support). First access to shifts with the...

Oncology Pharmacist (Band 7/8a) - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Job Title: Oncology Pharmacist (Band 7/8a) Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, SW10 9NH Band: Band 7/8a Contract Type: Locum Salary: £31 - £33 per hour About you: Are you a highly skilled Oncology Pharmacist (Band 8a) seeking a locum position? Medacs Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join an NHS hospital in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, to be responsible for the clinical and managerial responsibilities for Oncology and Haematology. Key Responsibilities: Managing Oncology and Haematology. Provide advice on medication dosage and form, participate in ward rounds, and collaborate with medical staff.Essential Qualifications: We are looking for an experienced and highly Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a) with: Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm). GPhC registration. Oncology or Haematology experience pharmacy experience. BOPA passport. Full UK right to work.Benefits:...

Accounts Payable Analyst – Swindon Opportunity: Are you currently working in accounts payable dealing with invoices? Does your experience include managing payment controls and dealing with supplier payments? Want to work for a large pharmaceutical manufacturing company? Yes then this is the role for you! Your role as an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Swindon will involve processing supplier invoices, completing appropriate checks for business approval and/or PO matches and entering the invoice details onto the ERP system. Duties and responsibilities include: * Processing supplier invoices with precision, ensuring correct approvals and purchase order matching. * Entering invoice data into the companies ERP system accurately and efficiently. * Upholding compliance with internal controls and company payment policies. * Managing supplier queries, invoice matching, indexing, and coding. This is a 6 months contract which will be reviewed for a possible extension or go...

Accounts Payable Analyst – Swindon Opportunity: Are you currently working in accounts payable dealing with invoices? Does your experience include managing payment controls and dealing with supplier payments? Want to work for a large pharmaceutical manufacturing company? Yes then this is the role for you! Your role as an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Swindon will involve processing supplier invoices, completing appropriate checks for business approval and/or PO matches and entering the invoice details onto the ERP system. Duties and responsibilities include: * Processing supplier invoices with precision, ensuring correct approvals and purchase order matching. * Entering invoice data into the companies ERP system accurately and efficiently. * Upholding compliance with internal controls and company payment policies. * Managing supplier queries, invoice matching, indexing, and coding. This is a 6 months contract which will be reviewed for a possible extension or go...

Regulatory Business Analyst Global Digital Transformation | Regulatory Systems | Hybrid Working Our client is a global organisation undertaking a major digital transformation across its Regulatory, Quality and R&D functions. We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst with strong knowledge of regulatory processes and systems. Working closely with Regulatory, Quality and IT teams, you will translate complex business requirements into effective digital solutions, while developing into a Technical Product Owner role. Key Responsibilities Lead requirements gathering, discovery sessions and stakeholder interviews. Analyse and map regulatory processes, workflows and data requirements. Translate business and regulatory needs into user stories and acceptance criteria. Support product backlog management, prioritisation and roadmap development. Work with technical teams and stakeholders through solution delivery, testing and validation....

Agentic AI Software Engineer 📍 London (Hybrid Working) 📅 12 Month Contract ⚖️ Inside IR35 Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation is looking for an experienced Agentic AI Software Engineer to join a team developing next generation AI platforms, cloud native infrastructure, and intelligent agent based applications that support cutting edge scientific research. Key Skills & Experience Strong Python development experience FastAPI and backend API development Cloud platforms (GCP and/or Azure) Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native architectures CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices Production support, monitoring, observability, and incident management Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX Exposure to LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, model serving, or MLOps environments What's on Offer? Work on innovative AI and Agentic AI solutions Hybrid working from London 12-month initial contract Inside IR35 Opportunity to contribute to...

Talentmark are recruiting for two Sourcing Leads to join a company in the healthcare industry, on a contract basis, for 6 months, working in Paddington. One of the roles focuses on clinical outsourcing of manufacturing, analytical method development, testing and Functional Service Provision-based development. The other role focuses on laboratory and discovery research spending, including lab supplies, consumables, equipment and research CROs/pre-clinical services. Salary: From £55 - £57 per hour PAYE, inside IR35. Umbrella rate from £73.06 per hour. Sourcing Lead Role: Support strategy development, running spend, supplier market and benchmarking analysis. Run sourcing events: scope definition, RFI/RFP, bid analysis, negotiation and award. Manage sourcing project plans, timelines and risks, lead workstreams, report progress and savings. Work with Legal, Quality and Finance to move agreements from award to signed contract. Follow supplier performance and market trends to...