Mission: Our motto is "Science Enhancing Lives". We're firm believers that the services we provide to food and pharmaceutical companies make the lives of people better in a multitude of ways: potentially by ensuring life-saving medicines ... Read more
RSSL is a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO) with a focus on product development, analytical testing, training and consultancy. Our purpose is to help clients overcome the scientific and regulatory challenges they face, either by performing the science on their behalf, or empowering their staff to do it themselves. Pharmaceutical and food companies outsource services to us as experts in our field and we deliver high quality technical solutions in return.
CAREERS AT RSSL
Then take a look at what we have to offer.
At Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), you’ll find a family of scientists, consultants and technical experts dedicated to helping clients develop and supply products that are innovative, safe and of the highest quality.
Not only that. As part of Mondelēz International, we are in the enviable position of enjoying agility and autonomy, while also benefiting from the support of the biggest snacks company in the world.
WORKING WITH US ENABLES YOU TO:
HELP ENHANCE LIVES
By joining our RSSL family you will help us play a pivotal role in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Whether it be helping clients get vital drugs and treatments to patients, tackling industry issues such as a contamination or bringing a new product to market, we use our multidisciplinary scientific expertise to enhance lives.
GROW AND DEVELOP
Being part of RSSL means benefiting from career development opportunities and our company’s strong belief in ‘growing our own people’. Our scientists are encouraged to learn and progress at every stage of their career. Working in multidisciplinary teams broadens experience and secondments enable individuals to master the skills and competencies needed for promotion. In addition, links to our parent company Mondelēz International, opens up a global network of mentors and provides access to a valuable online university of technical and soft skills.
BE PART OF A DIVERSE TEAM
In a family of 300 people, we boast 23 different nationalities and 65% of our employees are women. At RSSL, we’re huge believers in strength through diversity and pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace. No matter who you are, we believe you should be able to bring your true self to work.
ENJOY A WONDERFUL WORKSPACE
Regardless of whether you work in our established Reading Science Centre (RSC) or our new Wokingham site, you’ll enjoy cutting edge laboratory equipment, as well as onsite parking and kitchen facilities for all staff. Both sites offer advantages. At Wokingham, you benefit from a recently refurbished, purpose-designed laboratory space, while the RSC is surrounded by 130 hectares of beautiful parkland thanks to its position on Reading University Campus. A favourite spot of ours is the University’s botanical garden – The Harris Garden – which is just a mere minute’ s walk away and freely accessible for us to enjoy whenever we can.
JOIN A WINNING TEAM
RSSL has gained industry wide recognition for the great work that we do. In 2019 alone, we have won awards for Business of the Year (Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards), Best Contract Research Organisation (OBN Awards) and have been recognised as an Enlightened Employer at the Women in Business Awards.
MAKE AN IMPACT
We believe that wellbeing is holistic and inseparable from the health of individuals, communities and the planet. As a company, we are committed to making a positive impact and place our focus on sustainability, wellbeing, community and safety – four pillars for a positive today and tomorrow.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES
We are passionate and committed to supporting our local community through grants from The Cadbury Foundation and the time, as well as the skills and time of our talented people through volunteering. This activity enriches our culture, sense of community and working environment. We all benefit from the pride we feel in giving something back and making a valuable contribution; strengthening our family-oriented approach and sense of purpose.
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I have been working at Reading Scientific Services full-time
Pros
Hugely supportive during Covid upheaval. Teams have pulled together admirably to keep all on site safe, sanitised and connected. Proud to be in a company making a positive impact to our pharmaceutical customers
Cons
Change to normal working with being open over 7 days week required flexibility but small price to pay
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Application
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Reading Scientific Services.
Interview
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