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 a Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine and investigative analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform chemical analyses and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as ELISA or PCR. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for the laboratory management.

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 preparation 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

Train 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 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 Degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory

Good understanding of basic lab equipment including balances, auto pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, water baths, plate reader, laminar flow cabinets, PCR machines and gel electrophoresis 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

Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision

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 availableBusiness 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