Technician

The role of 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 and work in accordance with the quality standards within RSSL Microbiology laboratory.,

• Providehigh qualitycustomer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated andtimely/accurateprovision of results.
• Performa range ofbasicroutinetasks undersupervisionof a senior member of staff.
• Operatebasiclab equipmentas directed.
• Becompetentin the use of generic and specific software packagesrequiredfor 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 isrequired.
Communication & Influence
• Work as part of an efficient analytical team
QEHS
• Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring thatappropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs areunderstood and followed.
• To complete assigned quality actionsin a timely manner
• Tomaintaina clean,tidyand safe working environment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
• Ensure training records areaccurate.
  
  Educated toA/ HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline
• Accountable, honest, hardworking and able to work efficiently in a teamFlexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Goodwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Self motivated,enthusiasticand quick to learn.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
• Computer literatein standard MS office applications
• Scientific understanding of basic lab equipment
• English fluency (written and spoken)
  
  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. 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. In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Microbiology laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation., 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., At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

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
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).