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:

In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Food Sciences laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.

The role at Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of analyses and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, log samples, sample preparation, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the UKAS and Mondelez quality standards within Food Sciences laboratories.

The position will be primarily based at the Reading although may require attendance of any of the RSSL sites.

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 tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.

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, Q-Pulse, etc

Provide training in routine 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

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

To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and Mondelez.

Ensure training records are accurate.
 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

Working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members

Proactively identifying problems and assisting in creating and implementing solutions

Maintaining equipment to ensure they are always operable

Applying your technical understanding of equipment to support laboratory operations

Recording and reporting data and activity outcome accurately

Working in laboratories

Relevant industry and/or academic experience

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

Private Medical (Self)

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 availableBusiness 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