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We are an early-stage company developing functional nutrition products for women’s health, focused on improving nutrient bioavailability and unlocking the potential of seaweed (marine algae) and plant-based ingredients. We are now building our first in-house R&D capability and looking for someone to play a key role in developing new products from concept through to early pilot scale, working closely with external partners, analytical labs, and technical experts. Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire (Rothamsted Research) Type: Full-time (Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to extend) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 FTE, pro rata for contract period Our work combines: · Fermentation · Functional nutrition · Food and beverage product development The Role We are looking for a Product Developer (Fermentation & Functional Ingredients) to take ownership of day-to-day R&D and product development activities. This is a practical, self-directed role in a small team. You will design and run experiments, develop product concepts, and help translate scientific work into commercially viable food and beverage products across a range of formats and applications. This role involves hands-on food product development and formulation, from early experimentation through to practical product applications. You will be the primary technical lead in the lab, working closely with the founder and external collaborators. You will also play a key role in shaping how products and processes are developed as the company grows. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in an early-stage environment and taking ownership from the outset. The initial focus of the role will be on early-stage experimentation and development, with some involvement in small-scale pilot trials. Key Responsibilities · Design and run bench-scale experiments to support product and process development · Work with plant-based materials and fermentation systems · Explore how different approaches influence: • Nutritional characteristics, • Functional performance, • Sensory profile · Translate experimental findings into practical product formats and applications (e.g. powders, beverages, ingredient systems) · Consider end-use performance and consumer outcomes when designing and evaluating experiments · Coordinate external analytical testing and interpret results · Collaborate with external partners, advisors, and facilities · Maintain clear experimental records and support safe lab operations · Support early-stage translation of lab work into small-scale pilot trials, working with external partners where appropriate · Engage with external partners, suppliers, and facilities as development progresses Required Experience · Background in Food Science, Fermentation Science, or a related field · Relevant experience in industry or applied R&D (typically 3–5 years), with hands-on involvement in food or beverage product development, ideally including experience supporting products through pilot or launch stages · Able to design and run experiments independently, including planning, execution, and interpretation Skills and Approach · Hands-on experience with fermentation or related processes · Able to connect process decisions to product outcomes · Practical and adaptable, comfortable working in an early-stage, hands-on environment · Curious, proactive, and able to take ownership · Collaborative, with experience working with external partners or cross-functional teams · Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple experiments and workstreams What This Role Offers · High level of ownership and autonomy in R&D · Opportunity to develop novel functional products for women’s health · Exposure to a wide range of processes and applications · Collaborative environment within a leading research setting at Rothamsted Research · Clear pathway to a permanent role for the right candidate Additional Information Based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire (good access to London and Cambridge) On-site role, with some flexibility depending on work requirements Initial focus will be on early-stage development, with scope to expand into pilot and scale-up activities as the company grows How to Apply APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA LINKEDIN EASY APPLY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To apply, please complete the application form, and upload a CV and cover letter using the following link: https://forms.gle/Fj5YfdvJQCZMUijt5 In your cover note, please briefly explain how your experience relates to this role, and include a brief example of a product, process, or experiment you have worked on, including your specific role and what you learned (no confidential or proprietary details required). Application deadline: 11am, 25th May 2026.

HIRING:🚀 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Systems Developer (C#) | Hertfordshire | 2 days a week in office | £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits I'm currently working with a well established retail company who are looking to bring on board a Systems Developer on an initial 12 month contract with a likely chance of extension. Key skills required: 🚀Strong experience with C#, / Core 🚀Solid SQL experience 🚀Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines 🚀Experience with Git and unit testing; and 🚀Ability to work across multiple systems and resolve complex application issue This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team working across a broad technology stack, supporting both new and existing business processes. 📩 If you could be interested in discussing further, then do send over your CV and contact number to beya@sr2rec.co.uk to discuss further. 📩

Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst - St Albans (M25 Corridor) Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire (M25 / North London Corridor) Salary: £40,000+ (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent | Full-time A well-established asbestos consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced dual Asbestos Surveyor / Analyst to support projects across St Albans, North London, and the wider M25 corridor. This is a genuine dual role offering a balanced mix of surveying and analytical duties across commercial and mixed-use environments. The company operates with structured processes, realistic workloads, and strong operational support, providing long-term stability and progression. What's on Offer £40,000+ salary depending on experience * Company vehicle provided * Commercial and mixed-use site work * Structured workload with clear planning * Supportive management and strong technical backing * Permanent, long-term role The Role Delivering Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition Surveys in line with HSG264 * Undertaking air monitoring, four-stage clearances, leak testing, smoke testing, and reassurance sampling * Working across commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties * Producing accurate, compliant survey and analytical reports * Liaising professionally with clients, contractors, and internal teams * Ensuring all work complies with current legislation, HSE guidance, and UKAS procedures Requirements BOHS P402, P403 & P404 (or equivalent qualifications) * Experience working in a dual Surveyor / Analyst role * Strong understanding of asbestos legislation and compliance * Comfortable managing workload independently * Full UK driving licence For more information, contact Aidan Morgan for immediate consideration.

Electrical Control Panel Builders We are seeking experienced Electrical Control Panel Builders to join our client's busy workshop team in Hemel Hempstead , starting as soon as possible. The Role You will be working within a specialist engineering workshop that provides a complete end-to-end service in control panel manufacturing. The team designs, builds and tests a wide range of panels - from simple wall-mounted enclosures to complex floor-standing cabinets and full building energy management systems. All panels undergo rigorous inspection and testing to ensure quality, safety and energy-efficient performance. What's on Offer Free on-site parking Ongoing contract - initially 3 months, with further work in the pipeline, with the option to remain with the agency or transition into a permanent role with the client Working hours: 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday (1-hour lunch) Overtime available Pay rate: £15-£20 per hour (experience dependent) Payment options: PAYE, CIS self-employed, or Umbrella PAYE About the Environment You'll be joining a workshop known for: Delivering high-quality, thoroughly tested control panels Following strict quality, safety and environmental processes Supporting energy-efficient design to reduce building running costs Providing consultancy, design and build services all under one roof Requirements Proven experience in electrical control panel building Ability to read and work from technical drawings Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality If you are available and interested, please send your CV or give us a call on 02035 820500 . Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking a Project Engineer (with a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry) to work for a manufacturer of scientific instrumentation based in Hertfordshire. The Project Engineer role oversees the fulfillment of equipment manufacture, from sales order confirmation through to dispatch and installation, whilst providing technical expertise to the production group and end-users across the companys global customer base. The project engineer is responsible for the accurate, on-time, and profitable fulfillment of both engineered-to-order product lines and configured repeatable product offerings. Key Responsibilities: 1. Reviewing quotation documents to create a manufacturing work package for the build, including schematics, bill of materials, operations routing, specification statement, and system testing plan in advance of production. 2. Ensuring all aspects of the build plan meet specification requirements listed in the quotation documents, by means of cross-functional contract review meetings. 3. Evaluating contractual pre-requisites with internal stakeholders in order to mitigate transit and delivery time, penalty clauses, and other contractual elements, ensuring on-time receipt to the customer. 4. Initial engagement with the customer to provide a milestone timeline, overview of specification, and delivery schedule. 5. Consultation with team managers to ensure the release of skilled resources to support the timely manufacture of the build, including software construction, development of bespoke materials, electronics engineers, and production technicians. 6. Escalating potential supply constraints to the purchasing group. 7. Timely engineering change requests to the development team in order to generate new iterations of assemblies, work packages, and engineering drawings. 8. Routine tracking of project milestones during all phases of the project lifecycle and reporting on progress to the line manager, escalating any risks to timely fulfillment. Minimum Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering discipline. - Understanding electronics and/or systems engineering is an advantage. - Fully conversant with analytical methods, measurement, and evaluation of results. - Computer literate with intermediate skills in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, MS Visio, and MS Teams. - Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP Business One - Clean Driving License - Overseas travel may be required, a valid passport is essential. - Fluency in written & spoken English key words: project coordinator project office project manager project assistant project advisor project administrator project engineer scientist chemist production chemist mechanical engineer chemical engineer chemical engineering process engineer process engineering project scientist project manager graduate chemist process chemist project chemist bsc in chemistry graduate chemist chemistry graduate chemical engineering graduate graduate in chemical engineering

Talentmark are recruiting for a Quality Validation Specialist, to join a well-established and successful global pharmaceutical company, based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, for a 12 month fixed term contract. Role: You will be responsible for providing Quality oversight, validation expertise and strategic support for the successful delivery of expansion projects. You will ensure that all qualification and validation activities associated with new facilities, utilities, warehouse operations, and packaging lines are planned and executed in accordance with company procedures, regulatory expectations, and industry standards. Key duties will be to: Support the development and implementation of qualification and validation strategies for the company facility expansion project, including the new cold‑chain warehouse, packaging lines, facility extensions and utility modifications. Support the generation, review and approval of project validation documentation including Qualification Plan, URS, Design Qualification, Risk Assessments, FAT/SAT protocols, commissioning documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, validation reports and traceability matrices in line with company procedures and regulatory expectations. Provide Quality oversight to ensure commissioning and qualification activities are executed in compliance with GMP, GDP, Annex 15, GAMP 5 and company requirements. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, QC, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to ensure equipment, systems and facilities are introduced, qualified and handed over in a controlled and compliant manner in accordance with the company's change management procedures. Support and review validation activities for facility and utility systems such as HVAC, compressed air, environmental monitoring systems and temperature‑controlled storage areas. Provide Quality input to project design reviews, equipment selection, process flow development and risk assessments ensuring validation requirements are incorporated from early project stages. Participate in investigations for deviations or non‑conformances arising during commissioning and qualification, ensuring appropriate root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive actions are defined. Prepare and update SOPs and training materials associated with qualification, validation and project delivery processes as required. Support project teams with regulatory compliance guidance, ensuring project documentation is inspection‑ready and aligned with cGxP expectations. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance qualification and validation processes, project delivery efficiency and compliance. Provide training and coaching to project personnel and internal stakeholders on qualification, validation and Data Integrity requirements. Act as a strong advocate of Data Integrity, ensuring documentation, testing and record management associated with the projects comply with ALCOA++ principles. Perform any appropriate duties at the request of the Quality Validation Manager.Your Background: Educated to degree level or above in a scientific or related field with significant experience in a pharmaceutical industry role focused on Electronic Quality Systems. Proficient knowledge of electronic systems, CSV and GAMP requirements and the ability to understand and analyse user requirements to facilitate changes and system improvements. Working knowledge of facility and utility systems such as HVAC, compressed air, environmental monitoring systems Good understanding of the requirements of data integrity and application to system management. Good understanding of Quality Control Systems and analytical software and electronic Quality Systems. Good understanding of GMP Guidelines and Regulations. Knowledge of the qualification and validation requirements for equipment and electronic systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence

Qualified Electrician - Hertfordshire - £42,000- £50,000 Qualified Electrician Package Overview: £42,000- £50,000 per annum (Negotiable, depending on experience) Working hours 08:00 - 17:00 Covering Hertfordshire and North London Full time / Permanent Qualified Electrician Company Overview: Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive Electrical and Maintenance solutions across the UK. No matter the scale of the project, their aim is to deliver an exceptional standard of service that exceeds client expectations from the initial concept to project completion. With nearly 70 years of industry experience, they are known for their vast knowledge and expertise. Following the recent award of a major contract, the company is now looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Qualified Electrician to join their team in Hertfordshire. Qualified Electrician Role and Responsibilities: Installations Upgrades & Rewires Domestic Ventilation installation and replacement within residential properties Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered on-site Carry out effective communications with the client and administration team Ensure the company meets its obligations and adheres to guidelines and regulations laid down by the professional bodies they subscribe to. Work closely with other engineers and provide support and training to more junior members of the team. Qualified Electrician Skills and Experience: A full UK driving licence or equivalent (Essential) A drive and enthusiasm to grab hold of opportunities NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation C&G 2382 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing would be advantageous * A positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate is a must DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW Get Staff acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application for this position has been unsuccessful

Talentmark are recruiting for a Quality Operations Associate, to join a long-established global pharma company, based in Hatfield on a Permanent basis. The Quality Operations Associate will support Quality Systems and Assurance activities for the manufacture, packaging, testing, storage and distribution of the manufacturing lab and third-party contract manufactured drug products, ensuring compliance with GMP. Responsibilities: Act as the quality point of contact to support factory operational departments with their creation/progression of quality records within the company QMS. Act as QO Representative within Production Operations. To review Third Party Packaging Batch Records, associated documents and to approve intermediate products. Supporting QMS, change controls and product quality reviews. To raise and support the investigation of incidents, deviations and associated CAPAs. To raise and support the investigation of customer complaints.Your Skills: Knowledge of Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, GMP and understanding of manufacture and packaging of pharmaceutical products. Good technical and scientific judgement. Ability to interpret complex data and present key findings. Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. uUnderstanding of GMP Guidelines and Regulations.Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence

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