Graduate Chemist - Laboratory Technician

Cranleigh Scientific; Greenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Scientific is seeking a Graduate Chemist / Laboratory Technician for our Berkshire site. This fully onsite, permanent role offers hands-on training in sensory assessment, physical testing and analytical techniques within the flavours, fragrances and natural-products sector.

You will work in a modern facility, receiving structured training and progression opportunities while supporting routine lab duties and project work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Good basic laboratory and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in a team.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, handling and dispatch of laboratory samples.
• Maintain accurate sample records and tidy storage areas.
• Coordinate sample requirements with logistics, sales and quality teams.
• Provide updates and help resolve sample delays.
• Participate in sensory training covering aroma families and natural products.
• Support physical testing and organoleptic evaluation of samples.
• Contribute to flavour and fragrance development projects and client presentations.
• Gain exposure to GC, HPLC and titration techniques.

Education

Chemistry degree related field

Tools

GC

HPLC

Titration

Job description

Graduate Chemist / Laboratory Technician

Berkshire - Fully onsite

£25-£28k

Permanent, full-time

We are recruiting a motivated science graduate to join a well-established international business operating from a state-of-the-art facility in Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science or related science graduate to gain valuable industrial laboratory experience. You will receive structured training in sensory assessment, physical testing and a range of analytical techniques within the flavours, fragrances and natural-products sector.

The role:

• Manage the receipt, handling and dispatch of laboratory samples.
• Maintain accurate sample records and keep storage areas organised.
• Liaise with logistics, sales and quality teams to coordinate sample requirements.
• Communicate updates and help resolve sample-related delays.
• Participate in sensory training covering olfactory families, aroma chemicals and natural products.
• Support the physical testing and organoleptic evaluation of samples.
• Contribute to flavour and fragrance development projects and customer presentations.
• Gain exposure to techniques including GC, HPLC and titration.

About you:

• A recent degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Good basic laboratory and computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and work effectively within a team.
• Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic about learning new techniques.

Previous industrial experience is not essential. This opportunity is ideally suited to a graduate looking to establish their career within a creative, technical and fast-paced laboratory environment