
Cambridge Consultants · United Kingdom
OVERVIEW Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based consumer product develop...
Our Applied Science team is the hub of innovation for applied chemistry, consumer beverages, consumer health and liquid-based
consumer product development.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide critical laboratory expertise and practical support
across various innovative projects.
If you have hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for tackling diverse challenges, we encourage you to read the full job
profile.
At Cambridge Consultants, we handle multiple projects across a broad range of sectors every year, including:
location, and data analysis
brands
Our work spans full product development from concept to manufacturing, as well as offering consulting services on technology,
innovation, and R&D processes.
As a laboratory technician, your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks such as evaluating and testing systems and
devices, conducting basic wet chemistry, maintaining laboratory equipment, and providing safety training.
As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting various projects, with responsibilities that include:
To be successful in this role, you'll need the following skills or experience:
equipment
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Description Postdoctoral Researcher – R eceptor-based B iosensors for M arine B iotoxins Job Reference: Ref.22.26.423 Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location: Braga, Portugal Group/Unit: Espiña Research Group Number of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Full time Contract Duration: 24 months * *possible extension of 12 months Salary Range: 28K-3 1 K Open Date for Applications : July 15 th , 2026 Closing Date for Applications : August 4 th , 2026 , 23h00m (Lisbon Time) Key words: # cellreceptors # extracellularvesicles #clonning ande xpression #biosensors # biotoxins Overview The Espiña Research Group is dedicated to overcome some of the most challenging issue0073 in the water environment, making responsible use of original applied research on environmental nanotechnologies. The group develops and applies nanotechnology solutions for the safe and sustainable use of water resources. Currently, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the group under the HARMONY project. Job Duties T he job duties will be the following : Develop, characterise, test and validate biosensors based on cell receptors for marine biotoxins. Produce and/or isolate c ell receptors , purif y and characteris e . Integrate cell receptors in microfluidic devices. Optimise and full characteri se biosensor performance (e.g. , LOD, LOQ, dynamic range, matrix effect). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams with expertise in biosensors, marine biotoxins, microsystems and microfabrication technology, surface chemistry, and microfluidics. Produce several technical and scientific documentation as well as day-to-day management of work planning. Write or help writing original research publications and reports. Mandatory Qualifications Education PhD in Biology, Biochemistry or similar fields. Experience and Technical Skills Experience in Escherichia coli (and others) gene edition through plasmid or expression vector for protein production. Experience in the isolation and characteri s ation of proteins and cell receptors, both isolated and integrated in membranes (e.g. , extracellular vesicles). Experience in the development of biosensors ( i.e., electrochemical and/or optical) using cell receptors, enzymes and other bioligands. Experience in surface and analytical chemistry. Other Valued Skills Experience in microfluidic device design, fabrication and modelling . Experience in the use of nanomaterials to enhance biosensors’ properties . Experience in toxic microalgae cultivation and biotoxin characterisation . Personal Skills Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to details and to meet deadlines . Good communication skills. Highly organi s ed and dynamic . Our Benefits Competitive salary . Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges . Private health i nsurance . F amily allowance s (according to family situation) . Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability) . Support for e ducation fees of dependent children . Relocation support . 30 working days o f annual leave. How to Apply The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents : a) Cover letter b) Curriculum Vitae c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas Online application instructions: The application is made online by clicking the “Apply ” button; The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form ; The candidate must submit the m andatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “A dditional files” sectio n using the “Add portfolio” button. Important note: Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered. How the Selection P rocess works A. Applications e ligibility check This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and techn ical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to t he next stage . B. CV Assessment T he Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s). C. Interview(s) The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording , online or onsite. The question based interview will evaluat e the match between the candid ate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation. D. Nomination The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. Additional Information Application feedback We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good c ommunications with all candidate s. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback . Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows a non-discri mination and equal access principle , wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues. The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process. About INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL ( http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.
Description Postdo ctoral Researcher – Development and F unctional V alidation of A dvanced M agnetic N anocomposites for B iomedical A pplications Job Referen ce: Ref.23.26.422 Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Location: Braga, Portugal Group/Unit: Bañobre Research Group Number of Vacancies: 1 Employment Type: Full time Contract Duration: 12 months Salary Range: 28K-3 1 K Open Date for Applications: July 1 5 th , 2026 Closing Date for Applications : August 4 th , 2026 , 23h00m (Lisbon Time) Key words: #materialschemistry #nanomaterialssynthesis #nanocomposites #nanomaterials #characterisationtechniques #mammaliancellculture Overview The Bañobre Research Group focus is nanomedicine for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches towards an early and unequivocal diagnosis and treatment of cancer, inflammatory and neurological diseases . To this aim the group covers from fundamental research on the identification and validation of diseases’ biomarkers and cellular interactions, to a more applied cross-disciplinary research focused on the development of technologies and nanostructures (inorganic, organic, hybrid) for precision disease diagnosis, therapy and theranostics . We are currently looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team under the TEN4CARE project. Job Duties T he job duties will be the following : Synthesis e magnetic nanoparticles and nanocomposites . Surface functionali s ation of nanomaterials . Comprehensive physicochemical characteri s ation of (nano)materials . Cell culture techniques and biological assays . Participate in consortium meetings and collaborative activities . Prepare and present regular progress reports . Mandatory Qualifications Education PhD in Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent field. Experience and Technical Skills Experience in nanotechnology and/or nanomedicine research . Hands-on experience in the synthesis and physicochemical characteri s ation of nanomaterials, including magnetic nanoparticles and nanocomposites . Experience in the functionali s ation of nanostructures with bioactive agents (e.g., small molecules, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids) . Proficiency in advanced characteri s ation techniques, such as TEM, SEM, ICP, TGA, HPLC, VSM, SQUID, MRI, and magnetic hyperthermia . Experience in mammalian cell culture and in vitro biological assays for the evaluation of nanomaterial–cell interactions . Other Valued Skills Advanced cell culture skills: co-culture, spheroids, organoids and microfluidic-integration . Drug delivery systems . Theoretical and practical knowledge on NMR, MRI and Magnetic Hyperthermia . Knowledge on organic and polymeric chemistry . Experience in nanomedical applications, including regenerative medicine . Previous participation in collaborative national, international and/or industrial research projects. Personal Skills “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines; Problem Solving ability ; Customer orient ation ; Ability to work independently and as team player; Good communication skills. Our Benefits Competitive salary ; Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges; Private health i nsurance; F amily allowance s (according to family situation); Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability); Support for e ducation fees of dependent children; Relocation support; 30 working days o f annual leave. How to Apply The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents : a) Cover letter b) Curriculum Vitae c) Academic and/or Professional diplomas Online application instructions: The application is made online by clicking the “Apply ” button; The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form ; The candidate must submit the m andatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “A dditional files” sectio n using the “Add portfolio” button. Important note: Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered. How the Selection P rocess works A. Applications e ligibility check This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and techn ical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to t he next stage . B. CV Assessment T he Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s). C. Interview(s) The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording , online or onsite. The question based interview will evaluat e the match between the candid ate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation. D. Nomination The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. Additional Information Application feedback We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good c ommunications with all candidate s. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback . Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle INL follows a non-discri mination and equal access principle , wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues. The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process. About INL The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL ( http://www.inl.int ), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.
Location: THG Labs, Meridian Business Park, Trowbridge, BA14 0BP About THG Labs THG acquired Acheson & Acheson in 2018 to bring full service, product development & manufacturing in-house to supply innovative branded and THG Beauty Brand products to the industry. In 2022 Acheson & Acheson became THG Labs. Capabilities include: * In-house market knowledge & trends * End-to-end service from idea generation through to manufacturing and launch * Technical, commercial and production expertise * Outstanding customer service About The R&D Team Based within the Technical division of the business, The R&D team are responsible for formulating products and seeing them through, from concept to the factory, whilst also ensuring all testing elements required for the PIF are carried out. Why be a Laboratory Technician at THG Labs? The position of Laboratory Technician is intended to facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the laboratory teams. The position provides a foundation in essential aspects of the laboratory environment, from basic formulation development, through to laboratory and factory hygiene. The position requires compliance with company policy, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH). As a Laboratory Technician you will: * Assist Chemists in the day to day running of the laboratory. * Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). * Follow company Work Instructions (WIN’s). * Make formulations under the instruction of Chemists, prepare samples for customer evaluation, product stability and compatibility testing. * Prepare bulks for user trial, clinical efficiency testing, safety testing and any other appropriate purposes. * Assist Chemists with stability and compatibility testing, including evaluating samples, recording, and reporting of results. * Maintain hygiene standards within the laboratory, ensuring it remains a clean, safe, and efficient workplace. * Maintain accurate records relating to the development and production of safe and legal cosmetics and personal care formulations. * Monitor and manage laboratory raw material stock levels, maintaining clean storage conditions, and ensuring safe handling of chemicals in accordance with company policy. * Assist Chemists with pilot batches when required. * Demonstrate effectiveness as a member of the Technical team through consistent professional conduct and role model behaviour. * Communicate effectively and positively with all teams, colleagues, and managers. * Take reasonable care for the health and safety for yourself and other persons who may be affected by your work. * Cooperate with regards to all company health & safety measures, following H&S training when using equipment. * Report to a person in authority any work situation which may represent a serious or imminent danger to health & safety or any shortcomings in the protection arrangements to health & safety. In respect of any hazards remember ‘see it, report it’. * Help to promote a positive working atmosphere within the company. * Any other duties that may be required from time to time. What skills and experience do I need for this role? * Must be competent in maths. * Must have in interest in science. * High level of attention to detail. * Must be a team player. * Good organisational skills. * Must be willing to learn. What’s in it for me? Career Development * Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. * Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. * Up to 10 days compassionate leave. * Buy back up to 3 days each year. * Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support * Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP (Manchester Head Office). * Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa. Other Perks * Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. * Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. * Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. * Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.