Temporary Data Coordinator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Beoley CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Beoley/ Redditch is seeking a Temporary Data Coordinator to join the Innovation Services team. You will organize and transfer chemical, ingredient, and safety information into a centralised database, maintain COSHH and technical documentation, and ensure SDS accuracy.

The role suits those with science interest and strong data entry skills, with methodical handling of technical records.

Qualifications

• Organised, analytical and thrives with structured information.
• Experience in a laboratory or technical environment is desirable.
• Interest in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or lab settings.
• Basic understanding of COSHH principles and chemical safety.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and maintain COSHH, chemical, ingredient, and material data in databases.
• Review SDS, COA, and other technical documents.
• Ensure teams have access to accurate ingredient information for COSHH assessments.
• Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and flowcharts.
• Identify missing data and collaborate to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain high accuracy in handling technical information.
• Support continuous improvement across Innovation Services.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Technical, and Innovation teams.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title

Data Coordinator – Temporary (Contract)

Location & Working Hours

Beoley / Redditch, full‑time Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00, on site. Pay £12.71 per hour.

Job Summary

As a Temporary Data Coordinator within the Innovation Services team, you will organise and transfer chemical, ingredient, and safety information into a centralised database. You will maintain regulatory, COSHH, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy across Safety Data Sheets and related records. This role is well suited for those with an interest in science, chemistry, or engineering who enjoy handling technical information and systematic filing.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately transfer and maintain COSHH, chemical, ingredient, and material data within company databases.
• Review and extract key information from Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), and other technical documentation.
• Ensure laboratory teams have access to accurate ingredient and material information to support COSHH assessments and risk assessments.
• Assist with the organisation and maintenance of technical records and documentation.
• Support process improvement initiatives by developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists, and process flowcharts.
• Identify missing or inconsistent data and collaborate with technical teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling technical information.
• Support continuous improvement projects across Innovation Services.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Quality, Regulatory, Technical, and Innovation departments.

About You / Qualifications

• Organised, analytical, and thrives with structured information.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or technical environment is desirable.
• Interest in chemistry, materials science, engineering, or laboratory environments.
• Basic understanding of, or willingness to learn, COSHH principles and chemical safety.
• Ability to interpret and work with technical documentation following structured guidance.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent data entry accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, including data entry, filtering, and formatting.
• Willingness to learn new systems such as Smartsheet or similar database tools.
• Logical, methodical approach with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with technical and laboratory teams.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a regulated technical environment and valuable experience in COSHH and chemical safety systems.
• Regulatory and technical data management in a laboratory and innovation services context.
• Process improvement and documentation across Innovation Services.
• Working with technical databases and compliance systems.
• Standardising and managing complex technical information.