Senior Scientist I

Job Description
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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.
We are not just dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service, we are recognised for it. We were named Best Performing Professional Services Company of the Year at the One Nucleus Awards and CRO of the Year at the OBN awards. We were also finalists for multiple recent multiple awards recognising our commitment to skills and rising talent.
Purpose:
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, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.
The role of Flavour Senior Scientist I is to provide technical direction within the Food Sciences laboratory. Play a key role in ensuring that complex flavour projects are performed and supervised effectively and accurately within agreed timescales and to appropriate quality standards. This role focuses on routine and investigative analyses of products and method development and validations using techniques such as GC-MSMS, GC-O, GC-MS and LC-MS. Mentor and train junior members of the team as required. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management.
The position will be primarily based at the Reading site although may require attendance of any of the RSSL sites.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Technical

• Always provide high quality customer service 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 across departments.
• Perform a range of analysis independently.
• Perform complex method development and design validation protocols.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Perform data checking and provide interpretation of results for routine testing.
• Generate certificates of analysis and/or external interpretive reports.
• Expert user of specific software and proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages require for the role: Laboratory's LIMS system, ELN, Q-Pulse, Chemstation and Mass Hunter
• Provide training and supervise junior staff in routine activities and methods and interpretation.
• Responsible for a portfolio of projects within their technical area of expertise

Communication & Influence

• Work as part of an efficient analytical team
• To liaise with clients, business development and line management to ensure effective communication of project proposals and results.
• Provide expert advice and lead client and stake holders meetings as required
• Deliver external presentations of data and internal presentations to senior technical stakeholders
• Contributes to technical strategies & influences senior management

Leadership and supervision

• Plan own workload and plan routine projects for junior staff
• Train junior members of the team as required.
• Manage a team of Scientists and Technicians

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 in 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 audits
• 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 or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
• Excellent understanding of GC MSMS, GCO, GC-MS and LC-MS.
• Scientific understanding and ability to independently conduct chemical analysis in relevant area
• Good knowledge of laboratory quality and accreditation systems (GMP/UKAS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to network with external clients and internal teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail, well organized and strong team working ethos. able to organise own work and others to maximise output
• 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 to plan resources to maintain consistent workflow in delivery of projects.
• Excellent organizational skills, including time management and priority setting.
• Project management and planning skills, able to manage project teams and leading resourcing allocation.
• Computer literate in standard MS office applications
• Extended experience of working in flavour chemistry.
• Experience of working for, or with, a CRO
• Analytical Project management
• 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
• Personal Medical (Self)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).

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