Laboratory Assistant/Compounder

Sensient Technologies Careers; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of flavors is looking for a team member to support the flavor creation team in Milton Keynes. Responsibilities include compounding samples, evaluating raw materials, and managing stock levels. A Bachelor’s degree in science or relevant experience is ideal. The company offers excellent salary and benefits, with onsite collaboration 5 days a week.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Development opportunities

Thorough training during onboarding

Qualifications

• Proven relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Compound samples with accuracy and precision.
• Evaluate raw materials for quality.
• Support flavor creation with other duties.

Skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry or food science)

Job description

Overview

You willsupport 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.