Laboratory Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an interim Laboratory Coordinator for a 12-month full-time position. This role involves coordinating fragrance evaluations, ensuring safety practices, and managing supplies. The candidate should have strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products at staff shop

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Join site clubs and activities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Awareness of safety procedures, including SOPs and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fragrance evaluations with fragrance experts.
• Prepare fabric samples and manage testing processes.
• Create and maintain SOPs and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Safety Procedures Awareness

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Interim Laboratory Coordinator at Unilever

We are currently seeking an interim Laboratory Coordinator to work with our global FMCG client, Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. Join their fast-paced FMCG environment as an integral team member.

The role is based at Unilever's scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation is competitive, up to £29,719 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

*Note: Due to the urgency of this role, we cannot accept applications from candidates with more than 1 week's notice.

Role Overview

This role involves coordination and preparation of fragrance evaluations for the HC Fragrance Team, ensuring standard and safe operating practices.

Key Duties

Coordination

• Work closely with fragrance experts to plan upcoming fragrance evaluations, book necessary facilities, prepare test cloths, and manage sample orders.
• Maintain stock for ballast loads and monitors, updating records and ordering supplies as needed.
• Manage the benchmark and fragrance oil libraries, ensuring they are up-to-date and properly registered in the database and LIMS.
• Represent the fragrance team in weekly meetings to ensure smooth operations and cost efficiency.
• Handle visitor bookings, arrange lunches, and organize meeting rooms.

Preparation

• Complete Job Sheets with correct protocols and test requirements.
• Log test product samples into the database and ensure their availability onsite.

Fabric Preparation

• Ensure quality and best practices in fabric handling, including desizing, labelling, and preparing ballast loads.
• Order fabrics and test monitors to maintain stock levels.
• Prepare samples by weighing and labelling, and manage water preparation for testing.
• Perform test washes, load machines, and sort monitors for assessment.
• Handle hand washes, prepare cloths for assessment, and manage the recovery of ballast loads.
• Track project costs and suggest process improvements.

Safety

• Create and maintain SOPs and Risk Assessments.
• Report safety or maintenance issues promptly.
• Dispatch samples globally following safety and labelling protocols.

Requirements

• Awareness of safety procedures, including SOPs and risk assessments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).

Port Sunlight Working Environment

• Free onsite parking and discounted products at the staff shop.
• State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
• Close to train stations serving Liverpool & Chester, with easy access to city centres.
• Facilities include catering outlets, vending machines, and water dispensers.
• Join various site clubs and activities such as Book Club, Running, Choir, and more.