Exhibitor Information

Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is a leading provider of products and technologies to the global oil and gas industry.  With more than 36,000 employees and over 100 years of history, Baker Hughes provides drilling, formation evaluation and completion products and services in 90+ countries worldwide.  We are proud of our safety records and our diverse teams. We offer responsibility and fast career progression, supported by ongoing learning, technical training and leadership development programmes. 
 
The majority of our graduate level vacancies in 2008 – 09 are for students who will graduate in;
• Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Petroleum)
• Geology and Geophysical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics
 
Why Join Baker Hughes.
• Global leader in the Oil and Gas industry
• Excellent training and leadership development programmes
• Opportunities to travel around the world
• Fast career progression
• Dynamic global company that is founded on integrity, teamwork, performance and learning.

The Job:
We do not prescribe a career path for you.  We offer all graduates responsibility and outstanding technical and leadership training academies.  This training and job experience will prepare graduates for a career within any of our eight Divisions.  The majority of our graduate roles are field based, allowing new employees to learn about our products and services first hand.  Onshore or Offshore, our employees will be exposed to different environments. As a result, we encourage graduates from diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our teams

To learn more and apply online, please visit www.bakerhughes.com/careers and search for Requisition ID 12128.

BioReliance
BioReliance is a leading contract service organization providing biological safety testing, toxicology, viral manufacturing, and laboratory animal diagnostic services to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries globally.

Founded in 1947 as Microbiological Associates, BioReliance is the largest provider of outsourcing services focused on the rapidly growing biologics sector of the pharmaceutical industry. BioReliance has provided services to over 600 clients annually, including most of the largest pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies in the world. All of our studies are conducted in total confidence and we comply with the latest recommendations from the worldwide regulatory authorities such as FDA, ICH, EMEA, and Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare. All assays are performed under full compliance with appropriate Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. We have formed strong partnerships with many of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical and biotechnology firms; many biologicals now licensed by the FDA, EMEA and other international agencies have been tested and validated by BioReliance.

BioReliance has gone through many exciting changes over the past four years where they initially acquired Q1 Biotech in September 2003 to then be acquired by Invitrogen in 2004.   In April 2007 we went through an exciting opportunity where we have been successful in becoming a stand alone company.

We have many exciting job opportunities including internships for Scientists, Lab Technologists whilst working across a wide range of science, including molecular biology, microbiology, virology, viral clearance, analytical chemistry and bioanalytical.

Charles River
Charles River is the world's largest Contract Research Organisation.  We offer contract services to Pharmaceutical, Agro-Chemical and Vet Medicines companies.  We work in partnership with these companies to bring their products to market ensuring that they are safe and non-toxic.  Charles River offers opportunities to people to work with world leading scientists and to learn from their experience and guidance.  All this, plus the benefits you would expect from a global company.

Positions: Various Graduate positions throughout the company based in Tranent, East Lothian situated south east of Edinburgh.

Application Method: Send a speculative CV with a covering letter to our email address (see below).

Contact:
HR Dept
Email address: hr.euro@crl.com
Website: www.criver.com
Tel: 01875 614545

IAESTE - THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENTS FOR TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
IAESTE UK offers the opportunity to gain course-related work experience on the international stage. Placements are available for undergraduates studying Science, Engineering and the Applied Arts in over 85 member countries all around the world.

All traineeships are paid and normally last 8-12 weeks over the summer months, although longer term ones are sometimes available. Each country also offers a social programme that allows you to meet other trainees from all over the world and take part in cultural activities.

First year students are not eligible to apply.

Key Benefits:
• Unique international experience to show prospective employers – stand out from the crowd!
• Value added to professional, technical or research experience
• Increased cultural awareness
• Personal development in meeting the challenges of living abroad
• Proven flexibility and adaptability to an unfamiliar environment
• Potential for new or renewed interest in developing linguistic skills
• Direction and insight for future studies or potential career path

IAESTE UK is administered by the British Council.

Application form available at: www.iaeste.org.uk
Closing date: 10th  December

Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine
The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is the professional organisation for physicists, engineers and technologists with an interest in medicine and related biological sciences. 

IPEM has over 3300 members throughout the world.

Our main activities include the organisation of scientific meetings, publications of scientific reports and internationally recognised journals and a free job placement circular. 

IPEM oversees a training scheme for students on behalf of the NHS, a voluntary register for technologists and a continuous professional development programme for all its members.

For more details please see the website on www.ipem.ac.uk.

Lab Support
Lab Support is a division of On Assignment Inc, a publicly traded company that provides Life Science, Healthcare, IT and Engineering recruitment services.  As part of the Life Science segment, Lab Support is a speciality provider that assists our clients with recruiting for their scientific positions throughout the UK. We provide contract, contract to hire and direct hire opportunities at all levels - from technicians through to management positions. We support the biotech, pharma, food, personal care and chemical industries.

At Lab Support, it is our job to ensure your success. Our recruiters are scientists who have scientific qualifications and previous industrial, scientific experience, so they speak your language and better understand what you're looking for in your career. We get to know each prospective employee personally, and are serious about finding you the best employment opportunity. We also offer career guidance, general advice and assistance with writing CVs and interviewing techniques. 

If you have an HND/BSc/MSc/PhD (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (chemical or biological sciences and related subjects), call a Lab Support Recruiter today on 0141 582 1239, send your CV to glasgow@labsupport.co.uk or visit us online www.labsupport.co.uk.

Marks & CLerk
Graduates looking for a career as a Patent Attorney

Marks & Clerk is a leading group of patent and trade mark attorneys with an associated firm of intellectual property lawyers, Marks & Clerk Solicitors.

We provide a full range of integrated intellectual property services covering patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and domain names. We are consistently ranked as market-leaders with award-winning services tailored to the needs and budgets of our clients, whatever their size, sector and location.

At graduate level we recruit from scientific and engineering disciplines particularly those completing Doctorate or Post Doctorate studies. Among other disciplines, we are currently seeking graduates with degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Maths and Computer Science.

As a graduate entrant you will be provided with the highest quality training to meet the examination standards of both the UK and European qualifications. You will also gain a range of commercial skills, such as business development and client care, as part of our ongoing personal development programme.

A Patent Attorney requires the ability to draft comprehensive documents and defend complex legal arguments.  It is a unique, challenging and rewarding role enabling you to be involved with leading edge research as well as understanding and supporting the commercial objectives of a diverse client base worldwide.

Marks and Clerk are also running a 3 ½ day summer placement scheme.

Matchtech Group Plc
is the UK’s largest techincal recruitment consultancy and has been providing permanent and contract staff to the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry since 2002 and fulfills a wide range of pharmaceutical jobs.

Matchtech Group supply scientists and engineers of all levels for jobs in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Healthcare and FMCG sectors throughout the UK. We typically cover roles within Engineering, Research and Development, Process Scale-up, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

Jobs in the pharmaceutical sector that we are often asked by clients to fill include, Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Project Managers, Biochemists, Microbiologists, Analytical / Organic Chemists, Maintenance Engineers and QA/QC Officers.

If you would like further details on our current vacancies and we could help you please contact us on 01489 884384, visit us at www.matchtech.com/graduates or send your CV to graduatejobs@matchtech.com

Nexxus
Nexxus promotes and supports research excellence, innovation and knowledge transfer within the life science community in the West of Scotland (and is in the process of expanding to cover the whole central Scotland region).  Nexxus provides a forum for interaction and collaboration, allowing the businesses and organisations it represents to develop linkages, improve sustainability and build critical mass. In addition, it promotes the strengths of the region through various PR and marketing initiatives within the media, the Scottish Parliament and in the wider business, public and academic communities. Nexxus organises a variety of networking events and works with other regional and national organisations to deliver networking events and raise the profile of Scottish Life Science excellence.

The website provides comprehensive information relevant to anyone involved in the life sciences field but is also of particular benefit to students and young scientists trying to establish a career or links in the West of Scotland life science industry. The website includes details of local companies and organisations, training and career opportunities, events details, latest news and much more. Nexxus also run Bioscience Club events aimed at students, Post Docs, PhD students and young scientists in industry bringing them advice and skills to enhance their career prospects.

Nexxus is currently funded by the European Regional Development Fund; Scottish
Enterprise; the Universities of  Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian, Strathclyde and the West of Scotland; the Glasgow:Edinburgh Collaboration; East Dunbartonshire; Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire Councils; and NHS Greater Glasgow.
www.nexxusscotland.com

QinetiQ
QinetiQ is a world-renowned defence, technology and security company, with a culture inspired by groundbreaking research, we deliver commercial value from science. That means taking the research rigour and forward thinking required in the defence world and bringing it to the widest possible range of civil projects.

We offer a similarly broad range of careers covering operational analysis, scientific research, development, test and evaluation and project management – in fields ranging from media to healthcare, aerospace to security and telecoms to transport.

QinetiQ is a unique organisation seeking around 150 extraordinary new people a year. We look for proactive, analytical, forward-thinking graduates from most science, engineering, IT and numerate disciplines.

As one of our highly regarded graduate employees, you'll have access to our Core Graduate Development Programme, the QinetiQ IPD (Initial Professional Development) Scheme and Cortex (our graduate network) which form a very powerful and flexible set of development opportunities for our new entrants.

Randox Laboratories Ltd
Randox Laboratories Ltd is a world-class leader in the development of revolutionary medical technology. We design and manufacture high quality diagnostic kits and instrumentation for hospital and veterinary laboratories worldwide. It is our mission to revolutionise healthcare through continuously improving diagnostic solutions.

Randox manufacture diagnostic kits to suit the needs of a wide range of laboratories, including hospital laboratories, veterinary laboratories, research institutes, food and wine testing facilities and emergency units. Randox diagnostic kits are used in over 30,000 laboratories in 128 countries around the world. 28% of gross income is reinvested into research and development, enabling extensive investigation of the latest technical developments in assay design and instrument operation.

Randox has a comprehensive “in house” training scheme and invite applications from a wide range of industry backgrounds. We offer careers in a variety of disciplines, including research, engineering, accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and a wealth of science based positions. We are a fast growing organisation offering an excellent opportunity for career development for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals who want to make a difference to lives around the world. Randox make a global impact on healthcare through providing revolutionary diagnostics.

Scientific Staffing Solutions
Scientific Staffing Solutions is a specialist recruitment service for science graduates, staffed by graduate scientists & engineers who have the knowledge & skills to match suitable candidate’s to relevant client vacancies.  The company is based in Glasgow and has a niche reputation based on scientific credibility and relationship building with the major employers in Scotland.  They also recruit in England and Southern Ireland.

Candidates Services include:

* Access to large range of unadvertised vacancies
* Permanent and Temporary roles
* A range of laboratory, production and non-lab positions
* Referral bonuses for temporary and permanent positions
* CV advice
* Interview advice
* Excellent rates of pay on temporary contracts
* Salary advice

Our company specialises in recruitment of staff for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Contract/Clinical Research and Medical Device Science industries and are preferred suppliers to the major companies in this arena including Aptuit, Quintiles, Organon, LifeScan and BioReliance. We also work with a range of early stage start up companies and growing medium sized organisations.

To register with us

please email your CV & covering email to info@sss-ltd.co.uk 

and visit our website www.sss-ltd.co.uk

Scottish Universities Physics Alliance
SUPA is the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. It is a research alliance between the physics and astronomy departments of Scottish universities, currently including:

- The University of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow
- Heriot-Watt University
- University of St Andrews
- University of Strathclyde
- University of the West of Scotland

SUPA seeks to place Scotland at the forefront of physics research globally through an inter-institutional management structure. There is a coherent staffing strategy and a Scotland-wide research strategy. SUPA facilitates enhanced collaborative research programmes and the pooling of equipment and resources.

SUPA is built around the following key research strengths:

- Astronomy and Space Physics
- Condensed Matter and Material Physics
- Nuclear and Plasma Physics
- Particle Physics
- Photonics
- Physics and Life Sciences

SUPA runs a Graduate School offering graduate training initiatives and providing PhD students with access to an extensive programme of video-conferenced lectures.

Extensive physics expertise within Scotland is made available to PhD students through:

- video links between dedicated teaching rooms
- computer mediated and practical activities
- tutorials and discussion classes
- lectures by distinguished visitors
- summer schools
- collaborations with major research facilities
- knowledge transfer opportunities
- entrepreneurship training

Each year, SUPA offers eight fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students from anywhere in the world. These prestigious and competitive awards are intended to attract excellent students to study for a PhD in any of the SUPA Universities, the University of Aberdeen or Dundee University. Applicants can choose to be considered for 100 other physics studentships available within Scotland.

SELEX GALILEO
Across air, land, sea and space SELEX GALILEO offers inspiring and rewarding career opportunities working on state of the art complex systems in the field of Aerospace and Defence electronics. Employing over 4000 employees across five UK sites, the Company is part of the Finmeccanica Group which employs 58,000 employees worldwide.

We have Engineering, Operations, Business (Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial) and Finance roles available across our UK locations in Basildon, Edinburgh, Luton and Southampton.  Science graduates are welcome in any of these roles, with a focus on Engineering.  For example, in Systems Engineering, a large number of employees have scientific backgrounds, particularly physics, and there are roles investigating advanced technologies, as well as maintenance and development of existing products.

Joining our award-winning Graduate Development Framework (GDF), having completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you'll not only benefit from an exciting and challenging environment. As part of the wider Finmeccanica Group, you will have access to attractive career prospects and International Learning and Development opportunities.  Engineering role candidates require a minimum of a 2:2 degree, and business role candidates a 2:1.  All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK following graduation.

SELEX GALILEO is also committed to offering continuous training and career development opportunities and recently won the Institute of Physics (IoP) Best Practice in Professional Development Award 2007. The award reflects the support we offer to Graduates to enable them to quickly develop their careers and move up the career ladder.

Teach in Scotland
Have you ever thoughts about a career in teaching?  From your very first day you’ll put your knowledge and passion to work-and make a real difference to the young people in your class.  As a new teacher trained in Scotland, you will be eligible for the induction scheme, that’s unique to Scotland and you’ll start on £20427 (April 2008) for your probationary year.  Come and see us and we can give you advice and guidance about how to become either a primary or secondary school teacher and answer all your questions about a teaching career.