Applications Labratory Technician

D R Newitt & Associates; Shottermill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates seeks a hands-on laboratory assistant to support development and testing of specialist product ingredients across cosmetics, toiletries, home care, and air care ranges.

You will blend raw materials into product bases, prepare samples, label and record formulations, and assist with testing, stock control and sample dispatch to customers. Training will be provided for GMP/GLP environments.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and Science.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Problem solving skills and ability to identify practical solution.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples by accurately blending materials into cosmetics, toiletries, home care and air care products.
• Ensure samples are correctly formulated, labelled, documented and presented for internal and customer evaluation.
• Manage deliveries, stock checks and the processing of laboratory materials.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, stock information an equipment. verification checks ensuring all are maintained to the highest standards.
• Package and dispatch samples in line with company procedures and Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations.
• Follow Good laboratory practices (GLP), quality standards and health and safety requirements outlined in your lab.
• Consistently high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective time management with priorities in a busy lab environment.
• Timely completion of workload and project deadlines.
• Compliance with laboratory procedures, quality standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Learner mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & Science

Job description

Work Pattern: Full-time Monday-Friday (35 hours)

About the role

This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting the development and testing of specialist product ingredients across a range of consumer goods.

You will be reporting into the Creative Laboratory Manager and will be preparing samples by blending raw materials into different product bases, ensuring each sample is correctly formulated, labelled and recorded. Along with sample preparation, you will also support product testing, keep laboratory records up to date, manage stock and help send samples to customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples by accurately blending materials into cosmetics, toiletries, home care and air care products.
• Ensure samples are correctly formulated, labelled, documented and presented for internal and customer evaluation.
• Manage deliveries, stock checks and the processing of laboratory materials.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, stock information an equipment. verification checks ensuring all are maintained to the highest standards.
• Package and dispatch samples in line with company procedures and Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations.
• Follow Good laboratory practices (GLP), quality standards and health and safety requirements outlined in your lab.

How Success will be delivered by you

• Consistently high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective time management with priorities in a busy lab environment.
• Timely completion of workload and project deadlines.
• Compliance with laboratory procedures, quality standards and safety requirements.

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and Science.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Problem solving skills and ability to identify practical solution.
• Good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience working within a laboratory environment (Full training will be provided)

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop a career within the specialist production, working for a globally renowned business in an innovative and specialist laboratory environment.