Crops Residues Coordinator

RPS Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm in Bedford is seeking a Crops Residues Coordinator to oversee client interactions and ensure that lab operations run smoothly. This full-time position entails managing the flow of samples, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us in making a significant impact in the agrochemical sector!

Benefits

Personal development plan

Career pathway support

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a scientific role is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming work and ensure paperwork is complete.
• Capture and upload trial protocols into LIMS.
• Communicate with clients about their work progress.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS software

Job description

Crops Residues Coordinator

RPS is actively seeking a dynamic and organised Crops Residue Coordinator to join our Crop Residues Team , providing vital support to our esteemed Laboratory team located in Bedford. This is a full time, permanent position.

This multifaceted support role reports directly to the Crops Residues Manager and involves all aspects of the process from direct client interaction to ensuring samples are correctly registered into our system with the correct client and field trial documentation to scheduling of work and drafting final reports of the work conducted.

This pivotal role involves facilitating seamless coordination and communication within the team, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and contributing to the overall success of our initiatives. If you are a detail‑oriented professional with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the agrochemical sector, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.

Who we are

We operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed and forage crops.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for overseeing all incoming work, ensuring that all work requests are accompanied by the correct paperwork and client requirements are clearly understood and quoted correctly.
• Ensure that trial protocols, field trial reports and chain of custody paperwork are captured and uploaded into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Conduct sample registration when required, ensuring that sample information is accurately entered onto LIMS.
• Review and approve all work requests to ensure that jobs are booked in as per client requirements and as per RPS Quality Management System requirements.
• Deal directly with clients to resolve any queries with incoming work prior to approving the analysis.
• Acknowledge receipt of client samples, advising them of any changes to the analysis and / or requested timeframes.
• Undertake sub-sampling of received samples and arrange for their transport to sub-contractor laboratories if required, completing all necessary paperwork.
• To be the central point of liaison with all clients, keeping them informed of progress of their work and informing them of any issues.
• Where applicable, work with analytical staff to identify and order reference standards and other consumables that are required for analysis.
• As and when required, assists in other areas and tasks as directed such as samplepreparation, freezer stock takes, sample disposal etc.
• Support with report drafting and pre-quotations to assist the Residues Manager asrequired and to provide cover for annual leave and sickness periods
• Responsible for adhering to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensuring all Quality documentation is followed, adhered to and maintained in-line with our accredited ISO 17025 quality system.

Who we’re looking for

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to effectively communicate atvarious levels within organisations.
• Prior experience in scientific role or from a scientific background, ideally with experience of communicating with clients on the progress of their work.
• A proven ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required in this role.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, and an ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience of working with a LIMS software programme within similar role and / or within the environmental, food or agrochemical sector is desirable, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.

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Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion

Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace :

‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies

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