Laboratory Operational Co-ordinator

Vrieservice; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global FMCG organization as a Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing laboratory efficiencies. This position is perfect for those with a degree in Chemistry or a related field, eager to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility. You'll manage stock levels, support scientific teams, and ensure smooth lab operations. Enjoy perks like free onsite parking and discounted products while working in the picturesque Port Sunlight village, close to Liverpool and Chester. If you're organized, communicative, and passionate about science, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products at staff shop

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Proximity to train stations

Various site clubs and amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory or scientific facilities coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stock levels and purchase orders for lab materials.
• Support lab users with operational setups and immediate needs.

Skills

Laboratory Coordination

Formulation Skills

Characterization Skills

Performance Testing

Project Tracking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Related Field Degree

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading global organisation. Our client, a prominent FMCG company behind brands such as Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos, and Cif, is seeking a Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator at their Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

Role Details:

• Full-time, temporary role until September 2025
• 37.5 hours per week
• Salary up to £29,719 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience

We welcome applications from candidates with a degree in Chemistry or a related field who are eager to gain laboratory experience within a leading global FMCG organization.

About UL

UL is a global leader in Food, Home, and Personal Care products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers daily. Our brands include Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Lipton, Wall's, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry's, Marmite, Magnum, and Lynx. Committed to sustainability and human development, our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace.

Background

As part of an initiative to improve efficiencies at the Port Sunlight R&D labs, a new Operational Excellence Team has been established. This team supports scientists and pilot plant staff by ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained facility, focusing on implementing optimized processes for continual improvement.

Job Purpose

The Laboratory Operational Coordinator provides support services to the scientific and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of laboratory operational needs to maximize productivity, with skills in formulation, characterization, and performance testing, and the ability to follow protocols for efficient lab operations.

Objectives of this Role

1. Coordinate purchased item requirements across the site, managing stock items via third-party service contracts.
2. Maintain stock levels of raw materials, consumables, and PPE.
3. Serve as the first point of contact for purchase orders and raw material requests.
4. Support lab and pilot plant users with operational setups and immediate needs.
5. Provide materials picklists and related ancillaries at the point of use.
6. Coordinate with third-party providers for goods inwards and logging on LIMs.
7. Maintain documentation such as SDS, COAs, and equipment passports.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Discounted products at staff shop
• State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Proximity to Liverpool & Chester train stations
• Located in the picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs and amenities available