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! 

Purpose:

In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. The RSSL Product and Ingredient Innovation department (PII) carries out product development, ingredient evaluation and taste optimisation for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and health care companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.

The role of Innovation Technologist is to be responsible for carrying out practical work to support project managers to help solve problems associated with the formulation of new food products, application of ingredients and development of novel food processing techniques.

Training support for junior members of the team and administrative support will be expected. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management will also be required.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Technical

Manage allocated work tracks within internal projects or small external projects. To include planning practical work, hosting review meetings, providing project updates/client communication.

Maintain accurate records of practical work, report findings, make recommendations and contribute to decision making

Organise and execute pilot plant and scale up trials and host clients/stakeholders when required

Contribute to/prepare high quality final reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and external clients as appropriate

Become proficient in a wide range of food and beverage formulations

Travel to other sites to assist with sample production and demonstrate technical expertise

Communication & Influence

Create/maintain credible relationships with new/existing clients

Participate in internal stakeholder and external client meetings as required

Deliver presentations as required to team members, stakeholders/clients and as requested at forums etc.

Leadership and Supervision

Plan own work effectively

Supervise and train junior members of the team on formulations and equipment

QEHS

Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate risk assessments, SOPs and COSHH’s are understood and followed.

Become the EHS rep for the team and attend the EHS rep monthly meetings and feedback to the PII team, be responsible for reporting incidents on Enablon, carry out weekly safety inspections and provide local safety inductions where required

Write SOPs for new equipment and the generate Risk Assessments and COSHH

Complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Ensure training records are accurate.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Food Science & Nutrition, Food Technology or Engineering

Experience of product development and formulation together with an understanding of food manufacture and related disciplines

Accountable, honest, hardworking  and able to work efficiently in a team

Flexible and adaptable to meet customer/business requirements.

Meticulous attention to detail and an ability

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Self motivated, enthusiastic and quick to learn.

Able to organise own work to maximise output

Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

Computer literate in standard MS office applications

Practical experience in a development kitchen

Knowledge of food ingredients

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

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 availableBusiness 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

Product development

Science & Engineering