Scientist I

Mondelēz International; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in scientific analysis as a Scientist I at RSSL. You will engage in chemical analysis, reporting, and supervising junior staff, while contributing to innovative solutions for clients in various sectors. Enjoy a competitive benefits package in a dynamic research environment.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Performance bonuses

Contributory pension

Life assurance

27 days holiday (+ extra)

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques.
• Experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and investigative analyses aligned with customer contracts.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

GC and GC-MS systems

MS Office

Job description

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 in scientific analysis, research, consultancy, and training. We serve the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, as well as our parent company, Mondelez International. RSSL is committed to delivering top-tier scientific solutions and exceptional customer service.

Recognized for excellence, we received the CRO of the Year award at the 2023 OBN Awards, among other accolades such as 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!

The Scientist I role involves performing routine and investigative analyses to ensure project completion aligns with customer contracts. Responsibilities include chemical analysis, reporting, supervising junior staff, occasional client contact, and administrative support. The focus is on chromatography, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis, particularly G C and GC-MS techniques.

The position is primarily based at RSSL sites on the Reading university campus, with potential attendance at other sites or laboratories as needed.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Technical

• Provide high-quality customer service by organizing workload, ensuring data integrity, and delivering accurate results.
• Perform routine analysis using chromatography, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis with minimal supervision.
• Follow protocols for method validation.
• Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Check transcription for factual data and review non-GMP projects on LIMS.
• Proficient in using software such as LIMS, Q-Pulse, etc.
• Train team members in routine activities and methods.
• Manage elements of specific projects or laboratory/sample administration as required.
• Work across different laboratories if needed.

Communication & Influence

• Work effectively within an analytical team.
• Assist in preparing client quotes.
• Deliver internal presentations.

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise and train junior team members.

QEHS

• Adhere to safety and quality standards, including COSHH, risk assessments, and SOPs.
• Complete quality actions promptly.
• Assist with SOP documentation, risk assessments, and COSHH.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with GMP and UKAS requirements.
• Keep training records accurate.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Language Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Accountable, honest, hardworking, and team-oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Detail-oriented with good instructions-following ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, quick learner.
• Organized, capable of multitasking.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with GC and GC-MS systems.
• Knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis techniques.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Fluent in English.

More about this role

We offer an attractive benefits package including learning opportunities, performance bonuses, contributory pension, life assurance, 27 days holiday (+ extra), Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible benefits.

No relocation support is available.

Business Unit Summary

RSSL is a contract research organization providing research, analysis, and consultancy to the food, consumer goods, and life sciences sectors. We serve clients worldwide and are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation, and collaboration.

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RSSL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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Job Type: Regular, Analytical Science, Science & Engineering