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.

12-month contract | £14 per hour | Full time (37.5 hrs, Mon–Fri)

CY Partners is supporting a growing life sciences organisation to recruit a Laboratory Technician to support new product development and R&D activity within a collaborative laboratory environment.

This is a strong opportunity for a degree qualified life scientist looking to gain hands on laboratory experience, contribute to meaningful development work and build technical capability with on the job training. Alternatively candidates with equivalent practical experience who are keen to continue developing their career in a laboratory environment are also encouraged to apply.

The role

You’ll support day to day laboratory operations, contributing to development programmes while ensuring work is completed in line with quality and regulatory requirements. The role will involve a mix of practical lab work, documentation and collaboration with colleagues across the wider site.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting R&D and new product development laboratory activities
• Performing a range of laboratory techniques in line with SOPs
• Assisting with planning and implementation of development work
• Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and experimental records
• Supporting compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Working collaboratively within a small team and with wider site colleagues

About you

• Degree qualified in Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Some prior laboratory experience is desirable (academic or industrial)
• Experience with aseptic techniques or tissue culture would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a logical, problem solving mindset
• Comfortable with documentation, data compilation and report preparation
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

The details

Contract: 12 months

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday

Rate: £14 per hour

Training: Provided where required

Additional information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.

This is a senior, hands on scientific role with genuine influence. You’ll play a key part in developing diagnostic products from early feasibility through to scale up and transfer into manufacturing, while also supporting and mentoring other scientists within the team.

The opportunity

You’ll be working within a collaborative, commercially focused R&D environment, contributing to a diverse pipeline of diagnostic development projects for both internal product development and external partners.

This role suits someone who enjoys technical ownership, thrives on problem solving and wants to see their work progress beyond the lab and into real world application.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and leading experimental work packages to deliver technical milestones on time
• Acting as a technical expert in lateral flow assay design and development
• Driving improvements in assay development methods and technical approaches
• Reviewing and approving experimental data and technical reports
• Supporting assay development from feasibility through scale-up and manufacturing transfer
• Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Project teams
• Preparing, analysing and presenting data to internal and external stakeholders
• Writing and reviewing SOPs in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Supporting audits, supplier discussions and technical input into marketing materials
• Coaching and supporting junior scientists and new starters
• Taking ownership of equipment, processes and best practice within the department

What we’re looking for

Essential

• A relevant scientific degree
• Strong understanding of immunoassays and diagnostic technologies
• Proven experience planning and delivering experimental R&D work
• Strong data analysis and reporting capability
• High attention to detail and robust documentation standards

Desirable

• A higher degree
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 / ISO 9001)
• Track record of delivering technical projects through to completion

Why consider this role?

• Exposure to innovative point of care diagnostic development
• A senior technical role with real ownership and influence
• Clear visibility of work progressing into manufacturing and market
• Collaborative, forward thinking culture that values expertise and initiative
• Opportunities to engage with customers, suppliers and external partners

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. Full details of the organisation will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an Employment Agency in connection with this vacancy.

The opportunity:

You’ll be involved in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, working to clearly defined SOPs and GMP standards. The role offers exposure across multiple manufacturing areas, with structured training and clear expectations around quality, documentation and compliance.

It is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working in a precise, structured environment, takes pride in producing high quality work and is keen to learn new skills and progress over time.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacturing products in line with GMP, SOPs and agreed timescaleCompleting all production and training documentation accurately
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness to minimise cross contamination risk
• Cleaning and preparing glassware, equipment and manufacturing areas
• Rotating across manufacturing, staging and washroom areas as required
• Supporting stock control, material preparation and routine checks
• Accurately recording daily monitoring activities (e.g. balances, room pressures, water flushes)
• Working collaboratively to support a positive, professional production culture

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable working in structured, repetitive and regulated environments
• Able to manage fluctuating workloads and tight deadlines
• Proactive, reliable and quality-driven

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing
• Confidence using basic IT systems (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional information

Full on-the-job training will be provided. The business places real value on learning, development and long term progression for the right individuals.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

CY Partners is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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.