Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned FMCG company is seeking entry-level Laboratory Technicians to join their Port Sunlight facility. This full-time temporary role offers a unique opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, supporting fragrance R&D teams and focusing on technical laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in science and safety protocols, with various additional benefits available.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products in staff shop

State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities

Proximity to Liverpool city centre and Chester

Access to various site clubs and activities

Catering outlets and vending machines on site

Qualifications

• Practical experience in laboratory sample preparation.
• Interest in fragrances or relevant educational background.
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh materials according to recipes.
• Record laboratory work meticulously, including labelling.
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Laboratory sample preparation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Digital literacy

Education

Background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Cheltenham

Client: Unilever

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Manpower is currently seeking 2 interim Laboratory Technicians to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple. This role offers an opportunity to 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. It is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation ranges from £24,700 to £27,445 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience.

This Laboratory Technician (Fragrance Lab Compounder) role involves working across all Unilever Business Groups globally, collaborating with fragrance R&D teams. The main responsibility is to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe. The role requires high attention to detail due to the repetitive nature of the task.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment, following prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The core task is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, emphasizing precision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh materials according to recipes and order of addition
• Record all laboratory work meticulously, including labelling
• Handle and store raw materials safely
• Coordinate with the laboratory team and raw material assistant manager regarding stock levels and requirements
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of equipment for accurate results
• Follow safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures)
• Communicate challenges and updates to the project team

Key Skills

• Practical experience in laboratory sample preparation, with a keen eye for safety and procedure
• Interest in fragrances; background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation is advantageous
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Awareness of laboratory safety protocols, including SOPs, risk assessments, and CoSHH
• Highly motivated, numerate, detail-oriented, with an interest in products and fragrances
• Clear communication skills, especially around deadlines and challenges
• Digital literacy
• Ability to remain calm under changing priorities

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop with discounted products
• State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Close to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• Proximity to Liverpool city centre and Chester
• Disabled parking available
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs and activities available
• Catering outlets and vending machines on site