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New recruits receive ‘Special’ training
16 June 2008
New recruits receive ‘Special’ training

The newest recruits at The Specials Laboratory - one of the North East’s fastest growing companies - are celebrating after successfully completing the first stage of their NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.

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Specials Pharmaceutical Role for Award-Winning Gina
Specials Pharmaceutical Role for Award-Winning Gina
30 May 2008

A high-flying sales executive has joined the business development team at The Specials Laboratory, one of the UK’s fastest growing companies and a market leader in the manufacture of unlicensed medicines for the retail pharmaceutical and hospital sec

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Specials has the right chemistry for a career in science
Specials has the right chemistry for a career in science
20 May 2008

A group of 30 students from Kenton School in Newcastle have been given a taste of a career in chemistry after visiting leading North East pharmaceutical firm, Specials Clinical Manufacturing.

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Fiona leads from the front with MBA students
Fiona leads from the front with MBA students
27 March 2008

A group of MBA students from Newcastle University Business School have been given first hand advice on effective leadership and business management from one of the region’s top female entrepreneurs.

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Careers Kids Get Specials Treatment
Careers Kids Get Specials Treatment
17 March 2008

Business studies pupils from a local school visited The Specials Laboratory recently as part of their Careers Week.

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Sunderland students visit Specials Lab
Sunderland students visit Specials Lab
29 February 2008

A group of students from the University of Sunderland were able to gain hands-on experience of medical manufacturing techniques during a visit to Specials Clinical Manufacturing’s £5 million facility in Prudhoe, Northumberland.

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Gail Works up for Specials skydive
Gail Works up for Specials skydive
16 January 2008

A training officer from one of the North East’s fastest growing companies, The Specials Laboratory, was on a real downer as she jumped out of a plane on her way to raising almost £400 for Macmillan Cancer Research.

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Top industry accolade for Specials Lab
Top industry accolade for Specials Lab
16 November 2007

The Specials Laboratory has been recognised by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) for its commitment and contribution to the health care industry in the North east.

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Specials commitment to employees
Specials commitment to employees
7 November 2007

The Specials Laboratory has been honoured for its commitment to the training and personal development of its employees at the regional heats of the National Training Awards.

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Tynemet's specialist pharmacy course
Tynemet's specialist pharmacy course
24 October 2007

One of the North East’s fastest growing companies, The Specials Laboratory is building on a long-term partnership with Tyne Metropolitan College that has seen nine of its staff sign up for a specialist BTEC course in Pharmacy Services.

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Milan on road to success
Milan on road to success
16 October 2007

One of the North East’s fasted growing companies, The Specials Laboratory has appointed an ambitious young recruit from Poland as Assistant Production Technician as it continues to expand its highly skilled workforce in Prudhoe.

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Art's at heart of the Specials Lab
Art's at heart of the Specials Lab
13 October 2007

One of the North East’s fastest growing pharmaceutical businesses, The Specials Laboratory, is undergoing an artistic analysis after management commissioned an award-winning photographer and film-maker to explore the company.

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Special appointment for Newcastle Uni
Special appointment for Newcastle Uni
25 September 2007

Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) has announced Fiona Cruikshank, Managing Director of The Specials Laboratory, as the 2007/2008 David Goldman Visiting Professor of Business Innovation.

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