Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator

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

Job summary

A leading global FMCG organization is seeking a Laboratory Operational Coordinator for their R&D Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral. This full-time role involves supporting scientists and ensuring efficient lab operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry and experience in laboratory coordination.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop with discounted products

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Proximity to Liverpool and Chester

Various site clubs and amenities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Laboratory or scientific facilities coordinator.
• Knowledge of management software such as LIMS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchased item requirements across the site.
• Maintain stock levels of raw materials and consumables.
• Provide frontline support to lab users regarding workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project tracking

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Power Apps

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Unilever

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation - our global FMCG client (the powerhouse behind brands such as Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos and Cif) have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Operational Coordinator to be based at our client's prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end of Sept 2025, working 37.5 hours per week, paying up to £29,719 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject to gain experience in a lab with a leading global FMCG organisation.

About UL

UL is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home, and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. UL has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Wall’s, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry’s, Marmite, Magnum, and Lynx. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we aim to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the planet’s natural limits. Our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.

Background

As part of an ongoing initiative within the Port Sunlight R&D laboratories to improve efficiencies, a new Operational Excellence Team has been created. This team supports the day-to-day activities of scientists working in our labs and pilot plants, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained facility. The team focuses on implementing new and optimized processes to drive continual improvement.

Job Purpose

The Laboratory Operational Coordinator provides support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. The ideal candidate will have a strong awareness of laboratory operational requirements to ensure maximum productivity and be skilled in laboratory processes such as formulation, characterization, and performance testing. Additionally, they should be able to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Objectives of this Role

• Coordinate purchased item requirements across the site, managing stock items via third-party service contracts.
• Maintain stock levels of raw materials, consumables, and PPE in core areas.
• Act as the first point of contact for new purchase orders and requests for raw materials.
• Provide frontline support to lab and pilot plant users regarding workflows, setup, and immediate needs.
• Deliver materials picklists and associated ancillaries at the point of use in laboratories.
• Coordinate with third-party providers to ensure goods are logged correctly in LIMs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Laboratory or scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.
• Knowledge of management software such as LIMS is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project tracking skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Excel, Word; Power BI & Power Apps are advantageous.

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment includes:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop with discounted products
• State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Proximity to Liverpool and Chester via train and car
• Disabled parking
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs and amenities including catering outlets, vending machines, and water dispensers