Manpower are currently seeking 2 interim Laboratory Technicians to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at our client’s scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £24,700 - £27,445 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
This Laboratory Technician (Fragrance Lab Compounder) role sits within a team that will work across all Unilever Business Groups globally, working alongside the fragrance R&D teams. The role will be to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe. This is a repetitive task that requires a high level of attention to detail.
You will work as part of a team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.
The main part of this role is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, this is a repetitive task that requires a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Accurately weigh out materials to a defined recipe and order of addition
* Accurately record all laboratory work including labelling
* Safe handling and storage of a range of raw materials
* Work closely with laboratory team and raw material assistant manager to ensure good communication around stock levels and requirements
* Ensure all equipment is kept clean and calibrated for accurate use
* Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures).
* Update project team on challenges and timing changes.
Key Skills
* Practical laboratory experience in accurately making samples is preferred with a proven keen eye for safe and effective procedures.
* Curiosity in fragrance is essential. Some background in perfumery, chemistry and formulation knowledge and understanding would be useful.
* Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
* Awareness of safety within the laboratory ideally including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH.
* Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances.
* Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges.
* Digitally literate.
* Ability to stay calm under changing priorities.
Additional Information
Port Sunlight working environment:
* Free onsite parking
* Staff shop discounted products
* Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
* Free parking onsite
* 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
* 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
* Disabled parking
* In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
* There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
* The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
* In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.