Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, experience in a food laboratory environment and proven managerial experience.
• In-depth knowledge of both technical area of expertise & business environment.
• Substantial knowledge of Quality as applicable in the food industry (UKAS).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate & mentor a diverse group of scientific staff to achieve their respective targets/objectives – ability to manage teams through periods of change and able to mentor junior staff to develop abilities.
• Ability to plan strategically to ensure that adequate facility and resource is maintained/allocated. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent verbal, and written skills.
• Technical credibility (food and healthcare) to develop good working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to discuss and understand client’s specific needs (internal & external) & to deal with queries as appropriate
• Strong communication, networking and influencing skills and an ability to build customer confidence and commercial relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements. Well organised and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven track record of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in Operational Management.
• People Management, Developing and Coaching Others.
• Previous experience in successfully managing financial contracts & budgets with appreciation of the key financial drivers.
• English fluency (written and spoken)

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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.

PURPOSE:

At RSSL we are customer focused, science led, and results driven. The RSSL Food Sciences (Chromatography) laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food and healthcare companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.
The Food Science Chromatography Senior Team Leader role will report to the Food Science Chromatography Group Leader. Food Sciences focuses on the maintenance and growth of services to external clients, which includes characterization of novel food ingredients and technologies, complex chromatography method development and validations. This role will take responsibility for the day to day management of the laboratory, which encompasses the management of contractual operations, maintenance and progression of the laboratory’s quality systems (UKAS), maintenance of the health and safety programme, supporting with laboratory budgetary responsibilities and leading delivery to clients.
You will manage a team of scientific staff and will be accountable for ensuring that work is processed in a timely fashion whilst adhering to the prerequisite quality standards expected by RSSL clients and stakeholders.
The individual in this position has demonstrated the necessary technical knowledge and business acumen to support the strategic direction for business growth. Additionally, the individual has strong people management skills to influence, manage and motivate a diverse group of scientists comprising different disciplines and capabilities.

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
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.