Laboratory Operational Co-ordinator

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation - our global FMCG client (the powerhouse behind brands such as Persil, Surf, Comfort, Domestos and Cif) have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator to be based at our client's prestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end of Sept 2025, working 37.5 hours per week, paying up to 29719 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or closely related subject to gain experience in a lab with a leading Global FMCG organisation.

About UL
UL is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. UL has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Lipton, Wall's, PG Tips, Ben & Jerry's, Marmite, Magnum and Lynx. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace"

Background
As part of an ongoing initiative within the Port Sunlight R&D laboratories to improve efficiencies a new Operational Excellence Team has been created. The role of this team is to support the day-to-day activities of scientists working in our labs and pilot plants and to ensure a safe, efficient and well-maintained facility. The team will focus on the implementation of new and optimised processes with a view to driving continual improvement.

Job Purpose
The Laboratory Operational Coordinator role provides a range of support services to the Port Sunlight R&D scientific and engineering community. As an ideal candidate, you'll have a sharp awareness of laboratory operational requirements to ensure maximum productivity and be skilled in laboratory processes, e.g. formulation, characterisation and performance testing etc. Additionally, you'll display a proven ability to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Objectives of this Role

• Deliver highest professional standards for the coordination of purchased item requirements across the site. Collate and monitor all items that will be required as 'stock items' to be managed via 3rd party service contract suppliers
• Ensure stock levels of raw materials, consumables and PPE are maintained in core areas
• Act as First Point of Contact for new Purchase Orders and requests for sample raw materials
• Deliver front line support to lab/pilot plant users regarding ways of working, set up of facilities and immediate needs/enquiries.
• Deliver to point of use in laboratories materials picklists and associated ancillaries as appropriate.
• Coordinate with 3rd party service providers to ensure goods inwards are correctly logged on LIMs
• Maintain raw material and equipment information dossiers e.g. SDS, COAs, equipment passports etc

Qualifications

• Experienced Laboratory/scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.

• Working knowledge of management software programs, including LIMS, would be advantageous
• Exceptional organisational, time management and project tracking abilities
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft tools (Excel, Word), Power BI & Power Apps would be advantageous

Additional Information
Port Sunlight working environment:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop discounted products
• Working in state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes' drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The sites have three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.