Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking two entry-level Laboratory Technicians for a temporary role in Leicester, working at Unilever's R&D facility in Port Sunlight. This full-time position (37.5 hours/week) offers competitive compensation, technical support tasks, and opportunities to work in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop with discounted products

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Close to public transport

Various site clubs

Catering outlets

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience preferred with focus on safety and effective procedures.
• Background in chemistry or perfumery advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh materials to specified recipes.
• Record and handle raw materials safely.
• Coordinate lab team tasks and maintain lab cleanliness.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Interest in fragrances

Strong teamwork skills

Awareness of safety protocols

Effective communication skills

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Leicester

Client: Unilever

Location: Leicester

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. This role offers an opportunity to be 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 is competitive, between £24,700 - £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 primary responsibility is to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe, requiring high attention to detail in repetitive tasks.

You will work both proactively and independently within a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment, adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The main task is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, demanding precision and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

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

Key Skills

• Practical laboratory experience in sample preparation preferred, with a keen eye for safe and effective procedures
• Interest in fragrances; background in perfumery, chemistry, and formulation is advantageous
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently
• Awareness of safety protocols, including SOPs, risk assessments, and CoSHH
• Highly motivated, numerate, with great attention to detail and interest in products and fragrances
• Effective communication skills regarding 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 with services to Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre, 30-minute from Chester
• Disabled parking available
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.)
• Catering outlets with hot and cold food options
• Vending machines and cold water dispensers accessible throughout the day