Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking two entry-level Laboratory Technicians in Milton Keynes. This role offers a six-month temporary contract where you will provide vital technical and laboratory support, ensuring precise formulations in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and practical lab experience. Opportunities include working in state-of-the-art facilities within the picturesque Port Sunlight village.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop with discounted products

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Various site clubs (e.g., Book Club, Running)

Qualifications

• Interest in fragrances, background in perfumery or chemistry preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for safety and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh materials according to the recipe and order of addition.
• Maintain cleanliness and calibration of equipment for accurate results.
• Follow safety and lab management procedures.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience in sample preparation

Awareness of safety protocols

Effective communication skills

Digital literacy

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Milton Keynes

Client: Unilever

Location: Milton Keynes

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 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 lasting 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 within a team 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 according to a given recipe. This is a repetitive task requiring high accuracy and attention to detail.

You will work both proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multicultural environment, following prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh materials according to the recipe and order of addition
• Record all laboratory work meticulously, including labeling
• 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)
• Update project teams on challenges and timing changes

Key Skills

• Practical laboratory experience in sample preparation preferred, with a keen eye for safety and procedure
• Interest in fragrances; background in perfumery, chemistry, and formulation would be advantageous
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Awareness of safety protocols, including SOPs, risk assessments, and CoSHH
• Highly motivated, numerate, detail-oriented, with an interest in products and fragrances
• Effective 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
• 5-minute walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city center / 30-minute drive from Chester
• Disabled parking available
• Located in picturesque Port Sunlight village
• Various site clubs (Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy, etc.)
• Catering outlets offering hot and cold food daily
• Vending machines and cold water dispensers accessible throughout the day