A well-established and highly reputable company is looking to appoint a Facilities Technician to support ongoing maintenance and facilities operations across their site.

This is a hands-on role working closely with the Facilities Manager, covering both equipment and building services in a structured, regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance across site equipment and facilities

• Working within strict quality standards, ensuring all work is compliant and documented

• Assisting with PAT testing, calibration and validation activities

• Liaising with contractors and internal teams to resolve maintenance issues

• Contributing to preventative maintenance programmes (TPM)

What they’re looking for:

• Some experience in facilities, maintenance, or engineering (mechanical or electrical)

• Basic electrical competency (17th/18th Edition ideal)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within structured processes

Why this role:

Permanent full-time opportunity, Monday – Friday (8:30am–5:00pm)

Opportunity to build experience in a regulated / manufacturing environment

Supportive company with a strong reputation for looking after their people

CY Partners are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners are currently recruiting for a Graduate Chemist / Laboratory Technician to join a growing analytical laboratory based in Teesside. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Chemistry graduate or someone with laboratory experience looking to begin or develop a career within analytical science.

The successful candidate will support routine laboratory analysis and quality testing using a range of analytical and wet chemistry techniques in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing using techniques including HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry methods
• Prepare samples, reagents, and calibration standards
• Accurately record and report analytical data
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures
• Support quality control and continuous improvement activities
• Follow all laboratory health & safety procedures

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Laboratory experience gained through university, placement year, or industry desirable
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What’s on Offer

• Excellent opportunity to gain industry laboratory experience
• Training and development within analytical techniques
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

We look forward to receiving your application 

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners Recruitment Ltd, trading as CY Partners is an Employment Business/Agency.

As a Method Validation Chemist, you will be responsible for developing, validating and transferring analytical methods used to support pharmaceutical products and raw materials. Working within a GMP-regulated laboratory, you will play a key role in ensuring analytical methods meet regulatory standards and support quality control and product release.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate analytical methods in accordance with ICH and GMP guidelines
• Perform validation studies including accuracy, precision, specificity, linearity, range and robustness
• Support method transfer between laboratories where required
• Analyse pharmaceutical samples using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV and dissolution
• Prepare validation protocols, reports and supporting documentation
• Investigate analytical deviations and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with Quality Control, R&D and manufacturing teams to support product lifecycle activities

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory
• Practical experience in analytical method validation
• Hands-on experience with techniques such as HPLC, GC or other chromatographic methods
• Strong understanding of ICH Q2 and pharmaceutical regulatory expectations
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a well-established pharmaceutical organisation
• Supportive and collaborative laboratory environment
• Career development opportunities within a growing company

📩 Apply now or contact CY Partners for more information on this exciting opportunity within the Tyne–Tees pharmaceutical sector.

CY Partners – Talent for Science & Engineering Technologies

As Study Director, you will be involved with bioanalysis, using immunoassay technologies. You'll be responsible for performing Study Director functions regarding immunoassay based validations and analysis.

In the role of Immunoassay Study Director, you will be:
* Performing the role of Study Director and/or Principal Investigator with overarching responsibility for assigned studies.
* Plan, coordinate and manage studies to ensure timelines set appropriately to be achieved.
* Communicate effectively, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. R&D, QA and clients, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), respectively).
* Ensure the scientific integrity and regulatory compliance of study data.
* Troubleshoot scientific issues by liaising with appropriate groups including Research & Development (R&D), operations, management.
* Coordinate with operations and, in particular, the Lead Analyst to ensure operational progression of studies.
* Liaise with R&D to ensure smooth transition of methods into validation.
In this role you will be project managing and leading studies, with responsibilities to external clients and internal teams for the delivery of key results and studies. With a strong background in bioanalysis, particularly immunoassay, you will be able to apply your knowledge to GLP related bioanalytical studies and be instrumental in the development of new drugs for use within ground breaking medicine and science.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within leading drug development studies, with a global leader and strong presence within the Asia pacific region.
Based within a picturesque and beautiful part of Australia, this is truly an opportunity which is exciting, and one which doesn't occur often. With Visa sponsorship taken care of and an attractive relocation package, this is a perfect opportunity to work in beautiful Australia in the heart of culture and natural beauty.
We look forward to receiving your application
 

With your Life Sciences background, you will be responsible for supporting Tissue-culture production (TCP) related manufacturing in line with customer needs. Your responsibilities will include dilutions and material manufacturing, as well as performing ELISA assays, tissue culturing and more. This role requires a working knowledge of microbiological techniques and the ability to take on responsibilities related to safety and quality.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure risk is minimised within the lab.
• Ensure all products make it through manufacturing process error free.
• Participate in process improvement activities to ensure products are released efficiently and safely.
• Use SAP system for some basic transactional work, for example confirmation of works orders and stock management.
• Ensure that all materials used are within specification and that all procedures are conducted in line with regulations.
• Actively maintain quality standards in line with the principles of cGMP.
• Actively participate in any business management systems training as well as QMS training.
• Listen and respond to customer needs with confidentiality.
• Use 5 whys and Non-conformance reporting.
• Be responsible for your own training files, ensuring they are up to standard.
• Maintain equipment used as part of normal daily tasks, as and when appropriate.
• Any other reasonable task assigned by line manager for which the individual is deemed suitability skilled.
• SME in a minimum of one process - creates and maintains standard work for the process.
• Take part in departmental projects as required.

You will have:

• A relevant scientific qualification (BSc/MSc) in a related subject.
• The ability to work well within a team of staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• A competency within a laboratory environment and the use of microbiological techniques.
• A desire to exceed targets and excel within your team.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners Recruitment Ltd, trading as CY Partners is an Employment Business/Agency.

CY Partners are delighted to be recruiting for an Associate Scientist to join an innovative organisation at the forefront of biotechnology and diagnostic development, with a particular focus on antibody-based technologies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work while also contributing to project delivery and continuous improvement within a fast-paced R&D environment.

The Role
This position will be primarily laboratory-based, supporting the development and optimisation of antibody-driven assays and diagnostic platforms. Alongside experimental work, you will play an active role in project delivery, ensuring activities are aligned with timelines, regulatory expectations, and quality standards.

You will also contribute to driving change within the laboratory, identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting their implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments related to antibody development, characterisation, and assay optimisation
• Support protein purification using ÄKTA systems and affinity chromatography techniques
• Support cell and tissue culture activities, including maintenance and experimental workflows
• Conduct sample preparation techniques such as microtomy where required
• Support the development of diagnostic assays and biotech workflows
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring milestones and objectives are met
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
• Prepare and review validation documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) to implement and manage controlled changes
• Maintain accurate experimental records in accordance with GMP/GLP principles (where applicable)

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, or related)
• Hands-on laboratory experience within biotech, diagnostics, or antibody development
• Practical experience any ÄKTA systems, affinity chromatography, cell and tissue culture, microtomy or related.
• Experience with immunoassays (e.g. ELISA, lateral flow, or similar) is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements
• Experience writing validation documents (desirable)
• Experience working with QA in a regulated environment (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of antibody-based diagnostic innovation, where your contributions will directly support the development of impactful healthcare solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and professional growth.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.

CY Partners are delighted to be recruiting for an Project Scientist to join an innovative organisation at the forefront of biotechnology and diagnostic development, with a particular focus on antibody-based technologies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work while also contributing to project delivery and continuous improvement within a fast-paced R&D environment.

The Role
This position will be primarily laboratory-based, supporting the development and optimisation of antibody-driven assays and diagnostic platforms. Alongside experimental work, you will play an active role in project delivery, ensuring activities are aligned with timelines, regulatory expectations, and quality standards.

You will also contribute to driving change within the laboratory, identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting their implementation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments related to antibody development, characterisation, and assay optimisation
• Support protein purification using ÄKTA systems and affinity chromatography techniques
• Support cell and tissue culture activities, including maintenance and experimental workflows
• Conduct sample preparation techniques such as microtomy where required
• Support the development of diagnostic assays and biotech workflows
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring milestones and objectives are met
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
• Prepare and review validation documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) to implement and manage controlled changes
• Maintain accurate experimental records in accordance with GMP/GLP principles (where applicable)

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, or related)
• Hands-on laboratory experience within biotech, diagnostics, or antibody development
• Practical experience any ÄKTA systems, affinity chromatography, cell and tissue culture, microtomy or related.
• Experience with immunoassays (e.g. ELISA, lateral flow, or similar) is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements
• Experience writing validation documents (desirable)
• Experience working with QA in a regulated environment (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of antibody-based diagnostic innovation, where your contributions will directly support the development of impactful healthcare solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and professional growth.

CY Partners are supporting an innovative diagnostics and medical device manufacturer in Wisconsin in the search for an experienced Operations Lead to oversee manufacturing operations and drive the successful transfer and scale-up of new products into production.

This is a hands-on leadership role sitting at the intersection of Operations, Quality, and R&D, ideal for candidates with experience in IVD, lateral flow assays, diagnostics, or regulated medical device manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Drive technology transfer and new product introduction (NPI) from R&D into manufacturing
• Support process scale-up, pilot builds, validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO13485, ISO9001, and FDA-regulated quality systems
• Develop and mentor production teams while improving operational efficiency and reducing waste
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technical teams

Ideal Background

• Experienced in medical devices, diagnostics, biotech, or lateral flow manufacturing
• Proven experience supporting technology transfer, process scale-up, or NPI projects
• Strong understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems
• Leadership experience within production or operations teams
• Lean / Six Sigma experience advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and purpose-driven organisation developing impactful healthcare technologies in a highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

CY Partners are supporting an innovative and growing life sciences organisation in the North East in the search for a Laboratory Operations Scientist to join their team on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for a scientifically minded laboratory professional to join a regulated, quality-driven environment, where they will play an important role in supporting day-to-day laboratory operations and the delivery of key technical activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to a broad range of operational and laboratory-based responsibilities, helping to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with relevant quality standards. The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in high-quality laboratory practice, and is keen to be part of a collaborative technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of routine laboratory activities 

• Carry out a range of sample handling and processing tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and to agreed timelines

• Assist with quality control and stability study activities, including sample preparation, storage, scanning, shipping and archiving

• Maintain clear, accurate and traceable laboratory documentation to support compliance and data integrity

• Work in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements and regulated working practices

• Support laboratory readiness through routine maintenance, housekeeping and equipment checks

• Assist with stock control and internal or external ordering where required

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and support wider technical or cross-functional projects where needed

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates with prior laboratory experience and a strong appreciation for quality, accuracy and teamwork. To be successful, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to following processes

• The ability to work efficiently with a moderate level of supervision

• Experience working within a regulated environment would be highly advantageous

• A scientific degree in Biomedical Sciences or related subject

Candidates with additional experience in laboratory techniques, sample-based workflows or quality-led environments will be of particular interest.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking life sciences organisation offering a varied laboratory role within a supportive and collaborative team. You will gain valuable experience in a highly regulated setting and play an important role in supporting laboratory operations across a range of business-critical activities.

For more information, or to discuss your suitability in confidence, please apply via CY Partners.

CY Partners are partnering with a growing and innovative diagnostics organisation to appoint a Design Quality Engineer into their Regulatory Affairs team.

This is a key role supporting the development of IVD products, with a strong focus on Design History File (DHF) ownership, design controls and audit-ready documentation. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical quality expertise with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of DHFs from project initiation through to completion, ensuring all design and development activities are planned, documented and compliant with regulatory standards.

Working closely with the programme management function as well as the wider technical teams, you’ll play a central role in ensuring projects are delivered with robust traceability, strong documentation and right-first-time quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end DHF lifecycle for IVD projects

• Author and coordinate key documentation including design plans, inputs/outputs, verification & validation and design reviews

• Ensure full traceability across requirements, risks and testing activities

• Support and facilitate design reviews, ensuring clear documentation and action tracking

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure DHF deliverables align with project timelines

• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, design control requirements and internal QMS processes

• Support audit readiness, including preparation of DHF evidence packs and participation in inspections

• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOPs, templates and quality processes

About You

• Degree qualified in a Life Sciences or related discipline

• Experience in Quality Engineering or Design Quality within medical devices or IVD

• Proven experience owning or contributing to Design History Files (DHF)

• Strong understanding of design controls and ISO 13485

• Confident working with controlled documentation systems (eQMS/SharePoint)

• Able to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience includes:

Exposure to FDA 21 CFR 820 and/or IVDR/UKCA requirements

Risk management (ISO 14971) and audit support experience

This is a chance to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where quality and regulatory excellence are central to product development. You’ll have real ownership, visibility across projects and the opportunity to contribute to impactful diagnostic programmes.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK.

CY Partners are recruiting for a Technical Operations Lead to join an innovative and fast-growing medical diagnostics company operating within the IVD space. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of technical operations, supporting the development, scale-up, and regulatory readiness of cutting-edge diagnostic products.

This position offers a unique opportunity to build and shape laboratory and operational capabilities from the ground up, working at the intersection of science, engineering, and quality.

The Role

As Technical Operations Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and leading all technical operations activities. You will drive assay development through to validation and play a central role in transitioning products from R&D into a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the Technical Operations function
• Overseeing assay development and optimization for IVD applications
• Managing technology transfer from R&D into production environments
• Leading the design, build, and fit-out of laboratory facilities
• Driving the implementation and achievement of ISO certification (e.g., ISO 13485)
• Establishing and executing IQ/OQ/PQ (Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification) protocols
• Leading validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams
• Ensuring all processes meet the standards required for medical diagnostics and IVD products

Your Background

We are looking for a technically strong and hands-on leader with experience in regulated diagnostics environments.

You will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science)
• Proven experience in IVD or medical diagnostics
• Experience with Lateral Flow is highly desirable
• Strong background in assay development and validation
• Experience with Tech Transfer and scaling processes into production
• Demonstrated experience working towards or maintaining ISO 13485 certification
• Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ and validation frameworks
• Experience setting up or expanding laboratory facilities is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and project management skills

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a cutting-edge diagnostics company
• Influence the design and build of technical and laboratory infrastructure
• Work in a highly collaborative, innovation-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a driven Technical Operations professional looking to make a real impact in the medical diagnostics space, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact CY Partners for more information.