Job Information
Mondelez International Food Sciences Laboratory Technician in Reading, United Kingdom
Job Description
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. RSSL is dedicated to delivering world-class scientific solutions and outstanding customer service.
Recognised for our excellence, we were awarded CRO of the Year at the 2023 OBN Awards, adding to our previous accolades Employer of the Year, Enlightened Employer and Women in Business.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you!
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 at Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine activities to support effective completion of analyses and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform lab admin and housekeeping activities, log samples, sample preparation, basic routine analysis and work in accordance with the UKAS and Mondelez quality standards within Food Sciences laboratories.
The position will be primarily based at the Reading although may require attendance of any of the RSSL sites.
How you will contribute
Technical
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.
Perform a range of basic routine tasks and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.
Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for 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 is required.
Communication & Influence
- Work as part of an efficient analytical team
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
To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and Mondelez.
Ensure training records are accurate.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members
Proactively identifying problems and assisting in creating and implementing solutions
Maintaining equipment to ensure they are always operable
Applying your technical understanding of equipment to support laboratory operations
Recording and reporting data and activity outcome accurately
Working in laboratories
Relevant industry and/or academic experience
More about this role
Work schedule: 100%
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.
Curious about us and want to learn more?
Please explore : Website (http://www.rssl.com/) YouTube LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/107107) Glassdoor
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
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.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.