Clinicals Technician (Hot Room)

Manpower; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Clinicals Technician (Hot Room) to join a leading FMCG client in Leeds. This part-time role requires 30 hours a week and includes conducting Hot Room test protocols and ensuring compliance with test procedures. Female candidates are required due to the nature of the testing. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive working environment with various staff amenities.

Benefits

Free coffee and tea

Free parking

Onsite canteen

Discounted products from Staff Shop

Relaxation facilities like Table Tennis

Qualifications

• Must be female, due to the nature of the testing and the use of female panellists.
• Some research or clinical trial experience is advantageous but not necessary.
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumer technical insight into Unilever's Deodorants category.
• Conduct Hot Room test protocols accurately and safely.
• Complete routine preparative work associated with test protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy including Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Science (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Clinicals Technician (Hot Room), to work with Manpower at 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 in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a part-time temporary role to run for a period of 12 months, requiring 30 hours per week (8am - 4.15pm on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday). Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £12.60 per hour, depending upon experience.

Please note, due to the nature of the testing and the use of female panellists who will be partially clothed, you must be female.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will join a growing team providing consumer technical insight into Unilever's Deodorants category.
• Conducting accurately, reproducibly and safely the key elements of Hot Room test protocols, including (but not restricted to) setting up tests, day to day running of panels, booking in panellists, product applications, and informed consent collection, sweat collection, sweat weighing, Case Report Form (CRF) completion, compliance monitoring, adverse event reporting.
• Treat panellists according to test protocols; all panellists being dealt with professionally, courteously and according to the Consumer Centre Code of Conduct and Clinicals Standard Operating Procedures, including application of products to panellist's underarms.
• Complete the routine preparative work associated with the various protocols; this involves the operation of laundry associated with the test, labelling test products, the use of balances and storeroom housekeeping.
• Organise the recruitment, and complete the screening, of new subjects for the hot room panel.
• Organise and deliver the annual consenting and medical screening update for the established hot room panel.
• Becoming a First Aider for the area (First Aid training will be provided).

Key Requirements

• Must be female, due to the nature of the testing and the use of female panellists.
• GCSE English and Maths (Science desirable).
• Some research or clinical trial experience (advantageous but not necessary).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Experience dealing with members of the public and excellent people skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• IT literacy including being fully operational in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook); experience of analysis and data storage systems would be advantageous.
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills.
• Good time management.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• The ability to work under pressure (e.g. time constraints).

Additional Information

• Leeds working environment:
  • There is a canteen available onsite serving hot and cold food.
  • There is a Staff Shop where Contingent Workers can buy discounted products.
  • Free tea and coffee on site.
  • Free parking.
  • R&D sites have Free Fruit, Relaxation/Energy facilities like Table Tennis.
  • Uniform for factory workers.

Job Info

1. Job Title: Manpower – Interim Clinicals Technician (Hot Room)
2. Company: Manpower
3. Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
4. Posted: Jan 3rd 2026
5. Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying
6. Contract: Temporary
7. Hours: Part Time

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