Unilever
Laboratory Technician
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About the Role
Manpower are currently seeking an interim Laboratory Technician 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 £25,935 - £28,817 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
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.
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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.
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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.
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