Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

Join a leading global FMCG client as an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician in Slough. This 6-month position involves providing technical support in fragrance development, requiring precision in following recipes and safety protocols. Benefit from a modern lab environment with onsite perks including free parking and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff shop with discounted products

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Catering outlets and vending machines available on-site

Qualifications

• Background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation beneficial.
• Motivated, numerate, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to remain calm under changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Weigh materials accurately according to the recipe and order of addition.
• Record all laboratory work meticulously, including labeling.
• Follow safety and lab management procedures.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Interest in fragrances

Strong teamwork skills

Knowledge of safety protocols

Effective communication skills

Digitally literate

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Slough

Client: Unilever

Location: Slough, 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. 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 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 main responsibility is to provide technical and laboratory support to formulate accurately to a given recipe, requiring high attention to detail.

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

The core task is to formulate precisely to a specified recipe, a repetitive task demanding accuracy and meticulousness.

Key Responsibilities

• Weigh materials accurately 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)
• Communicate challenges and timing updates to the project team

Key Skills

• Practical laboratory experience in sample preparation preferred, with a strong focus on safety and procedure adherence
• Interest in fragrances; background in perfumery, chemistry, or formulation beneficial
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of safety protocols, SOPs, risk assessments, and CoSHH
• Motivated, numerate, detail-oriented, with an interest in products and fragrances
• Effective communication skills, especially regarding deadlines and challenges
• Digitally literate
• 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 Liverpool & Chester train stations
• 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 and vending machines available on-site