Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking an Entry Level Laboratory Technician in Coventry. This temporary full-time position involves key responsibilities in a vibrant lab environment at Unilever's Port Sunlight facility, focusing on formulating fragrance recipes. Ideal candidates will possess practical lab skills and a curiosity about fragrance, joining a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in product development.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted staff shop products

Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Various onsite clubs available

Qualifications

• Practical laboratory experience and keen eye for procedures required.
• Knowledge in perfumery, chemistry, and formulation preferred.
• Awareness of safety practices and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Weigh materials accurately and record lab work.
• Safe handling of raw materials in laboratory.
• Comply with all lab safety and management procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Curiosity in fragrance

Communication

Digital literacy

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, coventry

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Client:

Unilever

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.