Life sciences recruitment, Manchester
Where labs and scientists meet.
Specialist recruiters for quality, analytical chemistry, R&D and lab support, permanent and contract. Every candidate is interviewed and referenced before you meet them.
Two points, one drop between them.
What we recruit for
Scientific and technical roles across pharmaceutical, chemical and biotech companies. Four areas, known well.
Quality
Supporting quality teams to stay compliant with GMP and ISO standards.
- Compliance
- Quality control
- Validation
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory affairs
- Auditing
Analytical chemistry
Analytical projects across pharmaceutical, chemical and biotech companies.
- Method development
- Bioanalysis
- Project management
Research and development
R&D is at the heart of discovery: new therapies, technologies and processes.
- Process development
- Formulation
- Synthetic and medicinal chemistry
Laboratory support
The people who keep labs organised, maintained and audit ready.
- Lab management
- Operations
- Facilities coordination
- Equipment calibration
nexus
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A connection or link. The central point where science and people come together.
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Latest roles
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Analytical chemistry, Leading CRO
Senior Analytical Scientist, Method Development
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
£38,000 to £45,000 a year
Posted 27 October 2026
£28,000 to £32,000 a year
Posted 24 October 2026
£350 to £425 a day
Posted 22 October 2026
How we work
We haven’t reinvented the wheel. We just do the basics brilliantly.
- Specialists, not generalists
- Each of us has a technical background, so we understand the science behind the role and can talk to candidates in their own language.
- Every candidate met and referenced
- We interview every candidate face to face or on Teams, and take references, before we put them forward.
- Partners in progress
- Great science starts with great people. We take the time to understand your team, so the people we introduce fit the work and the way you work.
“I started using Nexus Life Sciences following a call with Ben in which he highlighted a capable LCMS scientist he was working with. Following that we’ve made 3 successful scientist hires that have considerably strengthened our team.”
The people you’ll speak to
Get to know the team before you pick up the phone.
Ben Lee
Founder and Director
Alannah Fisher
Recruitment Director
Mark Bustos
Director
Permanent and contract recruitment
Some roles are part of the long-term team. Others are about getting a project over the line. We recruit for both.
Permanent
Hires for the long term
We take the brief, search our network and the market, interview and reference, then introduce the scientists who fit the work and the team.
Contract
Day-rate scientists and engineers
For projects, busy periods, validation campaigns and cover. Contract roles are listed alongside permanent ones on the jobs board.
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Talk to us
Hiring, or thinking about your next move? Call, email or send a message, and one of the team will come back to you.
- Phone
- 07884 493960
- Office
- 91 Princess Street
Manchester, M1 4HT