Crops Residues Coordinator

Crops Residues Coordinator

RPS is actively seeking a dynamic and organised Crops Residue Coordinator to join our Crop Residues Team, providing vital support to our esteemed Laboratory team located in Bedford. This is a full time, permanent position.

This multifaceted support role reports directly to the Crops Residues Manager and involves all aspects of the process from direct client interaction to ensuring samples are correctly registered into our system with the correct client and field trial documentation to scheduling of work and drafting final reports of the work conducted.

This pivotal role involves facilitating seamless coordination and communication within the team, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and contributing to the overall success of our initiatives. If you are a detail‑oriented professional with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the agrochemical sector, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity.

We operate from purpose‑built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed and forage crops.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource‑scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

• Responsible for overseeing all incoming work, ensuring that all work requests are accompanied by the correct paperwork and client requirements are clearly understood and quoted correctly.
• Ensure that trial protocols, field trial reports and chain of custody paperwork are captured and uploaded into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Conduct sample registration when required, ensuring that sample information is accurately entered onto LIMS.
• Review and approve all work requests to ensure that jobs are booked in as per client requirements and as per RPS Quality Management System requirements.
• Deal directly with clients to resolve any queries with incoming work prior to approving the analysis.
• Acknowledge receipt of client samples, advising them of any changes to the analysis and/or requested time frames.
• Undertake sub‑sampling of received samples and arrange for their transport to sub‑contractor laboratories if required, completing all necessary paperwork.
• To be the central point of liaison with all clients, keeping them informed of progress of their work and informing them of any issues.
• Where applicable, work with analytical staff to identify and order reference standards and other consumables that are required for analysis.
• As and when required, assists in other areas and tasks as directed such as sample preparation, freezer stock takes, sample disposal etc.
• Support with report drafting and pre‑quotations to assist the Residues Manager as required and to provide cover for annual leave and sickness periods.
• 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 our accredited ISO 17025 quality system.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to effectively communicate at various levels within organisations.
• Prior experience in a scientific role or from a scientific background, ideally with experience of communicating with clients on the progress of their work.
• 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.
• Have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience of working with a LIMS software programme within a similar role and/or within the environmental, food or agrochemical sector is…