RPS is looking for a Residues Manager in the Bedford Laboratory. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all incoming non-regulatory agrochemical residue samples prior to testing and managing the project coordinators to perform their duties in the delivery of these projects. This is a key role in which you will be working closely with the laboratory staff and commercial team to ensure a quality service and on-time project delivery for our clients.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating incoming non-regulatory agrochemical residue samples and managing the project coordinators to perform their duties in the delivery of these projects.
• Manage the client expectations and monitor communication between the sample coordinators and the clients for work received.
• Provide a bridging role between the sales team and the laboratory to ensure client queries and requests are actioned promptly.
• Ensure all deliveries are catalogued and registered efficiently and that clients are kept informed on progress.
• Collate and draft residue trial reports with the information provided by the clients (trial protocols/reports) and the results produced by the laboratory.
• Responsible for adhering to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensuring all Quality documentation is followed, adhered to and maintained in-line with procedures developed by the Quality Manager.

The job involves the following possible hazards

• Manual handling
• Use of display screen equipment

Who we’re looking for

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to effectively communicate at various levels within an organisation.
• Experience of managing small teams of people
• Prior experience in a scientific role in a laboratory will be ideal or experience gained in a field trial role
• A proven ability to work alone or with minimal supervision
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required in this role
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, and an ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• A thorough understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and similar applications
• Experience of working with a Laboratory Information Management System will be useful, likewise any prior experience of drafting analytical residue reports

What we offer you

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution. You’ll have a personal development plan and, a transparent career pathway that puts you in the driving seat of your career. You’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

All job offers are subject to a basic criminal history check and health check relevant to the role being applied for.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team.

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.

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Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
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‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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