Laboratory Technician - Entry Level

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

Job summary

A leading company seeking 2 entry-level Laboratory Technicians for Unilever's R&D facility in Warrington. The role includes formulating recipes and working in a multi-cultural team environment. Ideal for candidates with a passion for fragrances and a desire to gain practical laboratory experience.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Staff discounts

State-of-the-art facilities

Proximity to train stations

Various site clubs and amenities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring practical laboratory experience.
• Curiosity about fragrances and ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately formulate recipes and handle raw materials safely.
• Weigh materials precisely and record laboratory work.
• Coordinate with team members and maintain equipment.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Curiosity about fragrances

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Digital literacy

Ability to manage changing priorities

Job description

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Laboratory Technician - Entry Level, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Unilever

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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 is based at their scientific Research & Development facility in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, accessible by train and car. It is a full-time temporary position for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation ranges 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, supporting fragrance R&D teams. The main responsibility is to accurately formulate recipes, requiring high precision and attention to detail.

You will work both independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment, following safety and procedural guidelines.

Key responsibilities include weighing materials precisely, recording laboratory work, handling raw materials safely, coordinating with team members on stock levels, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety procedures.

Required skills include practical laboratory experience, curiosity about fragrances, teamwork, safety awareness, motivation, strong communication, digital literacy, and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Additional benefits at Port Sunlight include free onsite parking, staff discounts, state-of-the-art facilities, proximity to train stations, and various site clubs and amenities.