Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Educated to Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
• Good understanding of chromatographic techniques
• Scientific understanding and ability to independently conduct chemical analysis in relevant area
• 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 client’s 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
• Experience of working with chromatographic systems and software
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.
• Analytical Project management
• 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:

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.
The role of Food Sciences Team Leader will support the maintenance and growth of services to internal clients. Play a key role in ensuring that projects are performed, supervised and reported effectively and accurately within agreed timescales and to appropriate quality standards. This role will manage the day-to-day activities of the team ensuring strong partnering to MDLZ categoriesYou will manage a team of scientific staff and this role will require client contact and administrative support for laboratory management.
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.