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RSSL is the Global Science Centre for Mondelez International. In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Food Sciences laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food and healthcare companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.
This Senior Scientist role is based within the Food Sciences laboratory and focuses primarily on method development and validations of complex food and healthcare matrices using HPLC and LCMS. In addition this role will also involve investigative and routine analysis of products using chromatography techniques. Independently manage projects, workload and train junior members of the team as required. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management. Play a key role in ensuring that projects are performed and supervised effectively and accurately within agreed timescales and to appropriate quality standards.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Technical
* Perform successful method development using both HPLC & LCMS on complex matrices.
* 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.
* Provide Technical direction within own area of expertise within the team.
* Perform a range of analysis using liquid chromatography techniques independently.
* Design and perform complex method development and validation protocols.
* Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
* Perform data checking and provide interpretation of results for routine testing.
* Generate certificate analysis or external interpretive reports.
* Expert user of generic and specific software packages required for the role.
* Provide training and supervise junior staff in routine activities and methods and interpretation.
* Take responsibility for elements of specific projects and/or specific areas of general laboratory/sample administration and assign housekeeping tasks as required.
* Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
Communication & Influence
* To liaise with clients, business development and line management to ensure effective communication of project proposals and results.
* Participate in client and stakeholders meetings as required.
* Deliver internal presentations across groups and to technical stakeholders.
* Manage projects.
* Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
Leadership and supervision
* Supervise a team of Scientists and Technicians.
* Plan own workload and plan routine projects for junior staff.
* Train junior members 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, including review and approval.
* Write and approve SOPs and Test Methods.
* Generation and approval of Risk Assessments and COSHH.
* Understand and provide technical regulatory leadership in client audit.
* To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
* To understand and work to the requirements of UKAS.
* Ensure training records are accurate.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:
* Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
* Excellent understanding of chromatography.
* Scientific understanding and ability to independently conduct chemical analysis in relevant area.
* Extended experience of working with HPLC and project management.
* Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a team.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
* Well organised and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently. Meticulous attention to detail.
* Good verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with clients and colleagues.
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.
* Able to organise own work and others to maximise output.
* Computer literate in standard MS office applications.
* Ability to deliver projects/work within tight timescales and ability to motivate and mentor junior scientific staff.
* Technical credibility to develop good working relationships with internal and external clients.
* Ability to problem solve and plan resources to maintain workflow in delivery of projects.
* Good knowledge of laboratory quality systems and accreditation systems (GMP/UKAS) preferred but not a must.
* English fluency (written and spoken).
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
About us
RSSL is a leading UK Contract Research Organisation, trusted by the world’s most innovative Life Sciences and Food companies to deliver innovative solutions to real world problems to help make our world safer, healthier and more sustainable.
Our fast-growing, diverse team of more than 350 scientists, consultants and technical experts work on cutting-edge drug development and food formulation projects to ensure the foods we love, and the medicines we trust, are safe, effective and of the highest quality. We are proud of who we are, the work we do and the impact we make.
We’re excited about the future. We see opportunity in change, possibility in science and the potential to transform lives for the better. If you feel the same way, take your next step with us and let’s make a positive impact together.
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