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Job summary

Join a global FMCG leader as a Laboratory Technician in Cambridge, where you'll support fragrance R&D by formulating recipes with precision. This full-time, temporary role is located at a state-of-the-art facility with attractive perks and a collaborative environment, making it an exciting opportunity for entry-level candidates.

Benefits

Free onsite parking
Staff shop discounted products
Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities
Vending machines and cold water dispensers available
Social activities available (e.g., Book Club)

Qualifications

  • Practical laboratory experience preferred.
  • Curiosity in fragrance is essential.
  • Background in perfumery, chemistry, and formulation knowledge useful.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately weigh materials to a defined recipe.
  • Record all laboratory work and handle raw materials safely.
  • Comply with safety and lab management procedures.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Laboratory Experience
Communication
Digital Literacy

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, cambridge

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Manpower are currently seeking 2 interim Laboratory Technicians to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at our client’s scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £24,700 - £27,445 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This Laboratory Technician (Fragrance Lab Compounder) role sits within a team that will work across all Unilever Business Groups globally, working alongside the fragrance R&D teams. The role will be to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe. This is a repetitive task that requires a high level of attention to detail.

You will work as part of a team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The main part of this role is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, this is a repetitive task that requires a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately weigh out materials to a defined recipe and order of addition
  • Accurately record all laboratory work including labelling
  • Safe handling and storage of a range of raw materials
  • Work closely with laboratory team and raw material assistant manager to ensure good communication around stock levels and requirements
  • Ensure all equipment is kept clean and calibrated for accurate use
  • Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures).
  • Update project team on challenges and timing changes.

Key Skills

  • Practical laboratory experience in accurately making samples is preferred with a proven keen eye for safe and effective procedures.
  • Curiosity in fragrance is essential. Some background in perfumery, chemistry and formulation knowledge and understanding would be useful.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
  • Awareness of safety within the laboratory ideally including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH.
  • Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances.
  • Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges.
  • Digitally literate.
  • Ability to stay calm under changing priorities.

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff shop discounted products
  • Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
  • Free parking onsite
  • 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
  • 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes drive from Chester
  • Disabled parking
  • In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
  • There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
  • The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
  • In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.
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