Scientist I

RSSL; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Personal medical

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Gym discounts

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

RSSL is seeking a Scientist I to perform routine and investigative microbiology analyses, including bioburden, endotoxin and identifications, in a regulated environment. The role is primarily based at the Wokingham site with potential cross-site work.

You will train junior staff, support laboratory management and ensure data quality per GMP/UKAS standards, while delivering timely results to clients in food, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
• 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.
• Able to organise own work to maximise output.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications.
• Practical experience in techniques listed in INF-680.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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 bioburden, microbial, endotoxin, identification under minimal supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Perform method validation following protocols. Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Perform transcription checking for factual data (e.g. reagents) and review non GMP projects on LIMS; 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.
• Take responsibility as required for elements of specific projects and/or specific areas of general laboratory/sample administration.
• Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.

Skills

Degree in science

Teamwork

MS Office

English fluency

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

Degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Q-Pulse

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 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.

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.

We are not just dedicated to delivering world‑class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service, we are recognised for it. We were named Best Performing Professional Services Company of the Year at the One Nucleus Awards and CRO of the Year at the OBN awards. We were also finalists for multiple recent multiple awards recognising our commitment to skills and rising talent.

Purpose:

In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Microbiology 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 Scientist I 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 microbiological analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using Bioburdens, Endotoxins and Identifications. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management.

The position will be primarily based at the Wokingham 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 routine analysis bioburden, microbial, endotoxin, identification under minimal supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Perform method validation following protocols. Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Perform transcription checking for factual data (e.g. reagents) and review non GMP projects on LIMS 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. T
• ake responsibility as required for elements of specific projects and/or specific areas of general laboratory/sample administration.
• 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 Deliver internal presentations across groups

Leadership and supervision

• Supervise and/or train junior members 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 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 in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
• 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.
• Able to organise own work to maximise output
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications
• Practical experience in techniques listed in INF-680
• 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
• Personal Medical (Self)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc)

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

Working Pattern:

Thursday to Monday inclusive of Weekends and Bank Holidays.

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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RSS L 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