Locations R&D Center - Reading, UK (Wokingham Campus)
time type Full time
posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id R-138123
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make an Impact at RSSL?
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through Science, Innovation and Collaboration
At Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), we lead the way in scientific analysis, research, consultancy, and training. We provide services to the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, as well as our parent company, Mondelez International. RSSL is dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service.
Recognised for our excellence, we were awarded CRO of the Year at the 2023 OBN Awards, adding to our previous accolades Employer of the Year, Enlightened Employer and Women in Business.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you!
Purpose: The role of a Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine and investigative analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform chemical analyses and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as ELISA or PCR. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for the laboratory management.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Technical
Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
Perform a range of basic routine sample orientated tasks including sample logging, sample preparation, sample disposal under supervision of a senior member of staff.
Perform a range of routine analysis using PCR under supervision of a senior member of staff.
Execute pipette calibration and data checking as required.
Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
Provide training in routine sample preparation activities
Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
Communication & Influence
Work as part of an efficient analytical team
Train junior member of the team as required.
QEHS
Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner
Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests
To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS
Ensure training records are accurate
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:
Educated to Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory
Good understanding of basic lab equipment including balances, auto pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, water baths, plate reader, laminar flow cabinets, PCR machines and gel electrophoresis equipment.
Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team
Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn
Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently
Computer literate in standard MS office applications
Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision
English fluency (written and spoken)
More about this role
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:
Opportunities to learn and develop
Performance Related Bonus scheme
Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution)
Life assurance
27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Business Unit Summary
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries.Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration.
Curious about us and want to learn more?
RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#RSSL
Job Type
RegularAnalytical ScienceScience & Engineering
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make an Impact at RSSL?
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through Science, Innovation and Collaboration
At Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), we lead the way in scientific analysis, research, consultancy, and training. We provide services to the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, as well as our parent company, Mondelez International. RSSL is dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service.
Recognised for our excellence, we were awarded CRO of the Year at the 2023 OBN Awards, adding to our previous accolades Employer of the Year, Enlightened Employer and Women in Business.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you!
Purpose: The role of a Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine and investigative analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform chemical analyses and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as ELISA or PCR. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for the laboratory management.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Technical
* Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
* Perform a range of basic routine sample orientated tasks including sample logging, sample preparation, sample disposal under supervision of a senior member of staff.
* Perform a range of routine analysis using PCR under supervision of a senior member of staff.
* Execute pipette calibration and data checking as required.
* Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
* Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
* Provide training in routine sample preparation activities
* Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
* Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
Communication & Influence
* Work as part of an efficient analytical team
* Train junior member of the team as required.
QEHS
* Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
* To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner
* Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests
* To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
* To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS
* Ensure training records are accurate
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:
* Educated to Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory
* Good understanding of basic lab equipment including balances, auto pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, water baths, plate reader, laminar flow cabinets, PCR machines and gel electrophoresis equipment.
* Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team
* Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
* Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn
* Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently
* Computer literate in standard MS office applications
* Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision
* English fluency (written and spoken)
More about this role
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:
* Opportunities to learn and develop
* Performance Related Bonus scheme
* Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution)
* Life assurance
* 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries.Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration.
Curious about us and want to learn more?
Please explore: Website YouTube LinkedIn Glassdoor
RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
#RSSL
Job Type
RegularAnalytical ScienceScience & Engineering
About us
RSSL is a leading UK Contract Research Organisation, trusted by the world’s most innovative Life Sciences and Food companies to deliver innovative solutions to real world problems to help make our world safer, healthier and more sustainable.
Our fast-growing, diverse team of more than 350 scientists, consultants and technical experts work on cutting-edge drug development and food formulation projects to ensure the foods we love, and the medicines we trust, are safe, effective and of the highest quality. We are proud of who we are, the work we do and the impact we make.
We’re excited about the future. We see opportunity in change, possibility in science and the potential to transform lives for the better. If you feel the same way, take your next step with us and let’s make a positive impact together.
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