Laboratory Assistant/Compounder

Sensient Technologies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global manufacturer in Milton Keynes seeks a Flavor Creation Support Specialist to assist in compounding and preparing flavor samples. Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or relevant experience, with strong mathematical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities, requiring on-site collaboration five days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Development opportunities

Thorough training experience

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentage calculations.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 25lbs.
• Proven relevant work experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support flavor creation through sample compounding and preparation.
• Evaluate raw materials for quality and specifications.
• Prioritize tasks and keep sample KPIs on track.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Lab compounding

Organoleptic evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

Overview

You will support the flavor creation team and sampling team - compounding, labelling and preparing for shipping of flavors following the appropriate procedures. Pack and ship flavor samples and other samples in general using relevant logistical IT systems. Check stock levels, replenishing where required though compounding or liaising with production.

What you’ll do

• Compound samples with consistent accuracy and precision according to formulation (liquid and powder) following all procedures to guarantee the traceability and quality of the samples
• Assist in the evaluation of raw materials for organoleptic quality and specification review.
• Support flavor creation with other duties, as needed
• Keep the sample KPIs on track and prioritise tasks when the manager is absent (i.e. holiday)
• Inform promptly the manager when an issue occurs and use own initiative to solve

What you’ll bring

• Ideally Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry or food science) or proven relevant work experience
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentage calculations and conversion between imperial and metric units of measure
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and be able to occasionally lift up-to 25lbs

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Opportunity to develop a strong and fulfilling career

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company\'s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world\'s best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors

We offer innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.