Scientist I

Mondelez International; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

At Mondelez International's Reading Scientific Services, the Scientist I role involves conducting key analyses in a leading Pharmaceutical laboratory. The position offers opportunities to train junior staff and to work with advanced analytical techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry while ensuring quality standards in a regulated environment. Join us in making an impactful difference by delivering top-tier scientific solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and develop

Performance Related Bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Life assurance

27 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Practical experience in chromatography and mass spectrometry essential.
• Ability to work in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses and supervise junior team members.
• Ensure data integrity and quality assurance in laboratory operations.
• Participate in client communications and internal presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS system

Q-Pulse

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 Scientist I 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 within the Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for laboratory management. The Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques, with the focus of this role being GC.

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 using techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis under minimal supervision of a senior member of staff.

Perform method verification following protocols.

Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

Perform transcription checking for factual data (e.g. reagents)

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.

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 train a junior member 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.

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.

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 of working with gas chromatography systems

Practical experience in chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques

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)

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.

Curious about us and want to learn more?

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.

#RSSL

Job Type

RegularAnalytical ScienceScience & Engineering

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 Scientist I 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 within the Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for laboratory management. The Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques, with the focus of this role being GC.

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 using techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis under minimal supervision of a senior member of staff.

• Perform method verification following protocols.

• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

• Perform transcription checking for factual data (e.g. reagents)

• 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.

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 train a junior member 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.

• 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.

• 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 of working with gas chromatography systems

• Practical experience in chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques

• 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.

Curious about us and want to learn more?

Please explore: Website YouTube LinkedIn Glassdoor

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.

#RSSL

Job Type

RegularAnalytical ScienceScience & Engineering

About us

RSSL is a leading UK Contract Research Organisation, trusted by the world’s most innovative Life Sciences and Food companies to deliver innovative solutions to real world problems to help make our world safer, healthier and more sustainable.

Our fast-growing, diverse team of more than 350 scientists, consultants and technical experts work on cutting-edge drug development and food formulation projects to ensure the foods we love, and the medicines we trust, are safe, effective and of the highest quality. We are proud of who we are, the work we do and the impact we make.

We’re excited about the future. We see opportunity in change, possibility in science and the potential to transform lives for the better. If you feel the same way, take your next step with us and let’s make a positive impact together.