Scientist II

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 (2025) 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.

If you are passionate about driving innovation and making a real impact, RSSL is the place for you!

The role at Scientist II is to undertake a practical role with possible supervisory responsibilities within the Microbiology laboratory. Play a key role in ensuring that projects are performed and supervised effectively and accurately within agreed timescales and to appropriate quality standards. This role focuses on routine and investigative analyses of products and method development and validations using techniques detailed in INF-680.

Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Client contact and administrative support for laboratory management. Refer to INF-680 for key performance indicators and focuses for Traditional and Technical career focus.  Responsible for the maintenance of the systems including checking and approving supplier’s reports (qualifications, repairs and preventative reports). To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.

** 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 (include specifics) lab equipment
* 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
* Experience of working with techniques as per INF-680
* Experience of working in a regulated environment
* English fluency (written and spoken)
** Thursday to Monday (including Bank Holidays)
** 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).
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