Scientific Administrator I

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. 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 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. Purpose: In RSSL we are customer focused, science led and results driven. RSSL performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of pharmaceutical, healthcare and food companies and supports Mondelez research and innovation.   The role of Scientific Administrator I ensures that the laboratories to which they are assigned operate efficiently and effectively, enabling the laboratory analysts to have everything they need to deliver work to the clients safely, to a high level of quality and on time. They book in the tests required, checks project content and availability of chemical consumables at the start of the project lifecycle, administers reagent & sample disposal and supports the general laboratory housekeeping as required. Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Technical The responsibilities are listed below but are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be required to fulfil the requirements of the Senior Laboratory Assistant role: (25%) Efficiently and proactively book in tests, create project folder and scan documents on all incoming projects in the laboratory database system (25%) Perform independent front-end checking (FEC) on projects not booked in by self, ensuring all required materials are in stock or ordered and correctly storing supplied materials within the laboratory. (A) Handle all samples, reagents and standards in accordance to all H&S protocols and risk assessments, as well as corresponding MSDS’s. (WR) Clarify any omissions to required technical details during project submission directly with clients by e-mail or telephone. (A) Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload and tasks, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of data/results. (25%) Support the lab assistant with washing and putting away glassware, replenish glassware from stores or raise purchase requests (PR’s) to ensure a steady supply.  (5%) Monitor expiry / disposal dates of reagents and samples and administer disposal activities as required. (A) Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse. (WR) Perform laboratory administration and housekeeping duties as directed. (WR) Work in different laboratories as well as support CSA if required. Provide regular feedback to Senior Lab Administrator regarding CSA right first time booked in projects for continuous improvement practices   (WR) Cross-Training for Lab Coverage: Get trained to cover responsibilities at same level in all laboratories linked with admin team’s site, ensuring team versatility and comprehensive support capabilities.  (20%) Safety/Quality(reading and acknowledging distributed documents)/Completing compulsory MDLZ training courses/Personal Development.   (A) Always (WR) When Required (%) Average Time Percentage Expected to Spend on Accountability Quality and EHS Ensure a thorough understanding of the tasks to be executed before initiating the assigned activity. Complete EHS training including the reading & acknowledgment of all required safety SOP, COSHH documents and risk assessments, seeking clarity