Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technician to join their dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through science and innovation. This role involves performing routine analyses in a state-of-the-art laboratory, utilizing techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry. You'll ensure high-quality customer service and maintain the integrity of analytical data while working within a collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, this position offers a chance to develop your skills and contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical sector. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance Related Bonus scheme

Contributory pension (8% to 11% employer contribution)

Life assurance

27 days holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance)

Opportunities to learn and develop

Qualifications

• Educated to A / HNC level or Bachelor's in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques.
• Provide high-quality customer service and maintain analytical data integrity.
• Work in different laboratories as required.

Skills

Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Elemental Analysis

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

A / HNC level or Bachelor's in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory’s LIMS system

Q-Pulse

MS Office

Job description

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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.

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 Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of projects and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the quality standards within the Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory. The Speciality Pharmaceutical laboratory focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis techniques.

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 basic routine analysis using techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis under supervision of a senior member of staff.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed. Be competent 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.
• Perform Lab admin 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.
• Complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
• Ensure training records are accurate.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:

• Educated to A / HNC level or Bachelors in a relevant scientific discipline
• 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
• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment (preferred)
• 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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