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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.
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 at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. The Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques, with the focus of this role being on IC, GC or HPLC.
The position will be primarily based at the RSSL sites on the Reading university campus, although may require attendance at any of the RSSL sites or to support work in other laboratories.
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 routine analysis using GC, IC, HPLC under supervision of a senior member of staff.
* To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
* Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
* Be proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc…
* Provide training in routine activities and methods.
* 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
* Participate in the preparation of client quotes
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 in a timely manner
* Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests and generation of Risk Assessments and COSHH
* 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 / HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
* Good understanding of basic lab 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
* Practical experience in (IC, HPLC)
* Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision
* Experience of working in a regulated environment.
* 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.
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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.
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Job Type
Regular
Analytical Science
Science & Engineering
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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