Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking two entry-level Laboratory Technicians to join Unilever's fast-paced FMCG research facility in Glasgow. This full-time temporary position involves precise formulation in a dynamic environment, requiring teamwork and a strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will possess practical lab experience and a keen interest in fragrance formulation.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Discounted products at staff shop

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Proximity to train station

Various site clubs

Catering outlets available

Qualifications

• Practical experience preferred, keen eye for safety and procedure.
• Background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation useful.
• Motivated, detail-oriented with an interest in products.

Responsibilities

• Weigh materials according to defined recipe and order.
• Record all lab work meticulously, ensuring accurate labeling.
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of equipment in the lab.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Interest in fragrances

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols

Effective communication skills

Digital literacy

Calmness under changing priorities

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Glasgow

Client: Unilever

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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, 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 for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation is competitive, between £24,700 - £27,445 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

This Laboratory Technician (Fragrance Lab Compounder) role supports all Unilever Business Groups globally, working alongside fragrance R&D teams. The main responsibility is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, a task requiring high precision and attention to detail.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh materials according to a defined recipe 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
• Follow safety and laboratory management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Standard Procedures)
• Update project teams on challenges and timing

Key Skills:

• Practical laboratory experience in sample preparation preferred, with a keen eye for safety and procedure
• Interest in fragrances; background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation useful
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to work independently
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, SOPs, risk assessments, CoSHH
• Motivated, numerate, detail-oriented, with an interest in products and fragrances
• Effective communication skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Digital literacy
• Calmness under changing priorities

Additional Information:

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Discounted products at staff shop
• State-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Proximity to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre, 30 minutes from Chester
• Disabled parking available
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.)
• Catering outlets and vending machines available