Laboratory Assistant

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Laboratory Assistant, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and 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 easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to 29,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role sits within the Unilever Fragrance House team working across all Unilever Business Groups globally, alongside the fragrance R&D teams. The role will be to provide laboratory support to prepare samples and substrates for evaluation by the perfumery team.

You will work as part of a broader team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare samples and apply them to substrates for evaluations (main duty)
• Set up evaluation assessments for the perfumery team
• Accurately record all laboratory work
• Safely handle and label all products and substrates for evaluations
• Work closely with laboratory team and project manager to ensure samples are prepared on time
• Ensure all equipment and evaluation areas used are kept clean
• Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures)
• Update project team on challenges and timing changes

Key Requirements

• Practical experience in preparing samples or applying products to substrates within a controlled laboratory environment would be useful (could be from within education - GCSE Science, or equivalent, and above)
• Awareness of safety within the laboratory essential. Working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH beneficial.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
• Highly motivated and numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances
• Digitally literate (including a good understanding of MS Excel and MS Word)
• Ability to stay calm under changing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges
• Curiosity and interest in both fragrance and fragranced products is highly desirable

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.