Senior Technician

Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research establishment in Reading is seeking a Senior Technician to conduct routine analyses on pharmaceutical products, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a Degree or HNC in a scientific field and has practical experience in rheology and texture analysis. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a performance-related bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus scheme

Contributory pension (8% to 11% employer contribution)

27 days holiday allowance + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible benefits programme (gym discounts, private health insurance)

Qualifications

• Good understanding of basic lab equipment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring integrity of analytical data.
• Perform routine analysis such as viscosity and texture.
• Assist with documentation of SOPs and risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Scientific analysis

Education

Degree / HNC in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory’s LIMS system

Q-Pulse

Imaging software

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 within the Material Sciences group at RSSL is responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform analysis of a wide range of pharmaceutical products and raw materials . This role will need to work in accordance with the quality standards at RSSL . This role focuses on the analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials to pharmacopoeia monographs and general chapters for particle size, density and texture , rheology .

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.

To perform a range of routine analysis such as viscosity, texture, particle size distribution and sieving to pharmacopoeia and client or internal test methods.

Operate and maintain and troubleshoot basic lab equipment as required .

Be proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse and other instrument specific software such as imaging software.

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

Provide training in routine activities and methods.

Perform analytical work for method validation following protocols.

Perform Lab administration and housekeeping duties as directed.

Will be expected to cross-train in other departments and work in different laboratories if the demand is required .

Communication & Influence

Work as part of an efficient analytical team

Participate in preparation of client quotes

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

Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.

Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.

Computer literate in standard MS office applications

Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

Practical experience in rheology, texture analysis and particle size analysis.

Scientific understanding and ability to conduct 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 of Senior Technician within the Material Sciences group at RSSL is responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform analysis of a wide range of pharmaceutical products and raw materials . This role will need to work in accordance with the quality standards at RSSL . This role focuses on the analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials to pharmacopoeia monographs and general chapters for particle size, density and texture , rheology .

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.

• To perform a range of routine analysis such as viscosity, texture, particle size distribution and sieving to pharmacopoeia and client or internal test methods.

• Operate and maintain and troubleshoot basic lab equipment as required .

• Be proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse and other instrument specific software such as imaging software.

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

• Provide training in routine activities and methods.

• Perform analytical work for method validation following protocols.

• Perform Lab administration and housekeeping duties as directed.

• Will be expected to cross-train in other departments and work in different laboratories if the demand is required .

Communication & Influence

• Work as part of an efficient analytical team

• Participate in preparation of client quotes

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

• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.

• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.

• Computer literate in standard MS office applications

• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

• Practical experience in rheology, texture analysis and particle size analysis.

• Scientific understanding and ability to conduct 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