Careers in science Emma Kelliher Scientist II, Pharmaceutical Chemistry RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd)

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology…. Medicine and Veterinary Analytical testing (Research and Development) Food manufacturing Engineering Contract Laboratory testing Utility companies (water and electricity) Petrochemicals, Materials Science Agriculture, Mining Cosmetics, Perfumes and Personal products Education What are my options?

Think about what to study Think about getting practical experience: volunteering, unpaid internships, summer placements and work experience weeks. On the job training Trainee Schemes Apprenticeships University How do I get there?

We have been in operation since 1987 We have two sites based on Reading University campus We employ ~300 staff within our different laboratories Mondelēz International are our parent company, we work for them and for other companies as well Overview of RSSL

Our analysts use laboratory skills to check the quality of food, pharmaceuticals and healthcare products… They use Science to solve our customers problems and help them develop new products… How do RSSL use Science?

Light Microscopy Wet Chemistry X-ray microanalysis Gas and Liquid Chromatography Infra-Red and UV visible spectroscopy Particle Size Distribution Endotoxins ELISA and Polymerase Chain Reaction What techniques do we use?

Quality control of Pharmaceutical raw materials and API’s (Active Pharmaceutical ingredients) –pH –Limit tests (Arsenic, Lead, Iron, Sulphate, chlorides, aldehydes) –Assay –Identification tests –Moisture analysis –Glass vials and rubber closure testing Wet Chemistry

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy Looks at behaviour of atoms in a magnetic field to provide structural information Used to look at mixtures or extracted compounds Capsule found in bottle of water Instrumental Analysis

NMR Spectroscopy - Ibuprofen Material Characterisation

Education A Levels – Biology and Domestic Science. ONC Physical Sciences –Reading college. HNC Chemistry(day release)–Thames Valley University. Employment Boehringer Ingelheim – Quality control Analyst ( ) Career break (Had three children), also worked as a Dispenser in Boots Chemist ( ). Maiden Erleigh School technician ( ). RSSL – Scientist II, Pharmaceutical chemistry (2008- Present). CV – Emma Kelliher

Careers at RSSL Trainee Scientist scheme – students who have completed A-Levels Internships – for those studying science at university Graduate roles Full time roles in various laboratories and support services Where could you work?

Our Scientists

RSSL Trainee Scientist With Reading Scientific Services Ltd and Mondelez International 2 Year Program Earn while you learn Gain practical laboratory experience Study for a HNC in science by distance learning We are now recruiting – please ask me for details