Samples Assistant

dsm-firmenich; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Thirsk, UK is seeking a Samples Assistant to join a small team. You will weigh, prepare, label and pack food flavouring samples to meet customer orders with accuracy and efficiency, following procedures, hygiene, and safety standards.

You will handle sample pots and packaging materials, maintain stock levels, and support shipping and production. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and good teamwork to ensure timely delivery and traceability.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Reliable and organized approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures, including food hygiene, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Computer literacy.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and identify when support or action is required.
• Minimum Level qualifications - GCSE or A Level. Experience of working in a laboratory would be beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare food flavouring samples for external and internal customers.
• Ensure customer orders are completed within required timescales and priorities.
• Ensure sample labels and documentation accurately reflect product, batch/lot and traceability information.
• Handle food flavourings and packaging materials safely and in line with procedures.
• Maintain stock levels of sample pots, buckets, boxes and other consumables.
• Carry out regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and identify stock discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organized working area per hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow all relevant company procedures and report quality, stock or operational issues.
• Assist the wider team with shipping, production and other operational activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Following procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Repetitive task handling

Computer literacy

Initiative

Lab experience (beneficial)

Education

GCSE / A Level

Lab experience beneficial

Job description

Job title: Samples Assistant

Location: Thirsk, UK

Job model: Onsite

Purpose of the Role

Working as part of a small team, the Samples Assistant is responsible for accurately weighing, preparing, labelling and packing food flavouring samples to meet customer requirements and fulfil orders. The role requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while ensuring all work is completed efficiently and in accordance with operational procedures, food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and prepare food flavouring samples for both external and internal customers in accordance with customer requirements and established procedures.
• Ensure customer orders are completed within required timescales and priorities.
• Ensure sample labels and associated documentation accurately reflect product, batch/lot and other required traceability information.
• Handle food flavourings and packaging materials safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of sample pots, buckets, boxes and other consumables required for the preparation and dispatch of samples.
• Carry out regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and identify any stock discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organized working area in accordance with food hygiene, health and safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all relevant company procedures and report any quality, stock or operational issues to the appropriate person.
• Assist the wider team with shipping, production and other operational activities as required.

We offer:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• Barrier-free communities within our organisation where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;

You bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and quality.
• A reliable and organized approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures, including food hygiene, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Computer literaccy.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and identify when support or action is required.
• Minimum Level qualifications - good GCSE or A Level. Experience of working in a laboratory would be beneficial, but not essential

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether its fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that is better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to