Manpower are currently seeking an interim Laboratory Assistant, 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 up to £29,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
This role sits within the Unilever Fragrance House team working across all Unilever Business Groups globally, alongside the fragrance R&D teams. The role will be to provide laboratory support to prepare samples and substrates for evaluation by the perfumery team.
You will work as part of a broader team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accurately prepare samples and apply them to substrates for evaluations (main duty)
2. Set up evaluation assessments for the perfumery team
3. Accurately record all laboratory work
4. Safely handle and label all products and substrates for evaluations
5. Work closely with laboratory team and project manager to ensure samples are prepared on time
6. Ensure all equipment and evaluation areas used are kept clean
7. Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures)
8. Update project team on challenges and timing changes
Key Requirements
9. Practical experience in preparing samples or applying products to substrates within a controlled laboratory environment would be useful (could be from within education - GCSE Science, or equivalent, and above)
10. Awareness of safety within the laboratory essential. Working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH beneficial.
11. Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
12. Highly motivated and numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances
13. Digitally literate (including a good understanding of MS Excel and MS Word)
14. Ability to stay calm under changing priorities
15. Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges
16. Curiosity and interest in both fragrance and fragranced products is highly desirable
Additional Information
Port Sunlight working environment:
17. Free onsite parking
18. Staff shop discounted products
19. Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
20. Free parking onsite
21. 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
22. 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes' drive from Chester
23. Disabled parking
24. In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
25. There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
26. The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
27. In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.
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