Senior Technician

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

Job summary

RSSL recherche un Senior Technician passionné par la science pour réaliser des analyses chimiques dans un environnement conforme aux BPF. Le candidat idéal possède un diplôme en sciences et des compétences en communication et en service à la clientèle. Rejoignez une organisation couronnée de succès qui valorise l'innovation et l'excellence.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus scheme

Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution)

Life assurance

27 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts)

Qualifications

• Éduqué au niveau de la licence ou HNC dans une discipline scientifique pertinente.
• Expérience pratique en HPLC et techniques de chimie humide.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des analyses chimiques conformément aux protocoles de qualité.
• Fournir un service client de haute qualité par une organisation efficace de la charge de travail.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HNC in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory’s LIMS system

Q-Pulse

MS Office

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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.

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 of Senior Technician 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. This role focuses on the analysis of products using wet chemistry techniques in GMP environment.

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 wet chemistry techniques under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• To perform analytical work following study protocols or pharmacopoeia.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform Lab administration 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
• 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 / HNC level 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.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications
• Practical experience in HPLC and wet chemistry 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.

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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