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What are my options?

Careers in science Emma Kelliher Scientist II, Pharmaceutical Chemistry RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd). What are my options?. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geology…. Medicine and Veterinary Analytical testing (Research and Development) Food manufacturing Engineering

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What are my options?

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  1. Careers in scienceEmma KelliherScientist II, Pharmaceutical ChemistryRSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd)

  2. What are my options? • 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

  3. How do I get there? • 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

  4. Overview of RSSL • 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

  5. How do RSSL use Science? • 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…

  6. What techniques do we use? • 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

  7. Wet Chemistry • 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

  8. Instrumental Analysis 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

  9. Material Characterisation NMR Spectroscopy - Ibuprofen

  10. CV – Emma Kelliher Education • A Levels – Biology and Domestic Science. • ONC Physical Sciences –Reading college. • HNC Chemistry(day release)–Thames Valley University. Employment • BoehringerIngelheim– Quality control Analyst (1988-1996) • Career break (Had three children), also worked as a Dispenser in Boots Chemist (1996-2003). • Maiden Erleigh School technician (2003-2008). • RSSL – Scientist II, Pharmaceutical chemistry (2008-Present).

  11. 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?

  12. Our Scientists

  13. 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

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