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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.

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 will require the analyst to perform analysis functions and includes being responsible for performing a range of routing analysis performed in the lab like ELISA, PCR etc. The role will also be required to work in sample prep as and when required. The role also includes being responsible for performing a range of routine lab admin and housekeeping tasks. The role requires the technician to support effective completion of projects, to meet the clients’ contractual agreements and to report work in accordance with the quality standards

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 sample orientated tasks including sample logging, sample preparation, sample disposal under supervision of a senior member of staff.

Perform a range of routine analysis using PCR under supervision of a senior member of staff.

Execute pipette calibration and data checking as required.

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 and Q-Pulse.

Provide training in routine sample prepration 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.

To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner

Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests.

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 A / HNC level 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

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)

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

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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.

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 will require the analyst to perform analysis functions and includes being responsible for performing a range of routing analysis performed in the lab like ELISA, PCR etc. The role will also be required to work in sample prep as and when required. The role also includes being responsible for performing a range of routine lab admin and housekeeping tasks. The role requires the technician to support effective completion of projects, to meet the clients’ contractual agreements and to report work in accordance with the quality standards

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 sample orientated tasks including sample logging, sample preparation, sample disposal under supervision of a senior member of staff.

• Perform a range of routine analysis using PCR under supervision of a senior member of staff.

• Execute pipette calibration and data checking as required.

• 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 and Q-Pulse.

• Provide training in routine sample prepration 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.

• To complete assigned quality actions on a timely manner

• Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests.

• 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 A / HNC level 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

• 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

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?

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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.

#RSSL

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