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We are currently seeking an interim Laboratory Coordinator, 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 until 31/12/2025 requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensa
tion for this role is competitive, paying up to £24,700 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
As one of the world's largest users of Fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving world-leading products. Superior fragrances play a critical role in the delivery of unmissable superiority for Unilever. To support this, we have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey with expert fragrance teams, designing and formulating affordable winning fragrances for our Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care Business Groups.
JOB PURPOSE
You will work with the B&W Fragrance team based in Port Sunlight to assist in general laboratory activities including, sample co-ordination and preparation, fragrance evaluation preparation, evaluation participation, capturing evaluation comments for various projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a temporary laboratory assistant to help with a range of laboratory activities:
- Logging and co-ordination of samples for evaluation
- Preparation of samples for evaluations and consumer tests
- Fragrance evaluation preparation and participation in evaluations
- Capturing evaluation comments in the digital evaluation tool
- Co-ordination of un-fragranced bases from UL sites to Fragrance Houses
- Regular update of evaluation tracker
- Generate new fragrance specification requests
- Follow up with suppliers for project documentation and sampling
- Any other laboratory related activities where required
ALL ABOUT YOU
- Educational background in Cosmetic Science and/or Engineering to BSc level would be advantageous but not limiting.
- Laboratory working experience would be advantageous but not limiting.
- Proficient IT skills e.g. Microsoft tools (Excel, Word), Power BI & Power Apps would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of management software programs, including LIMS, would be advantageous
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.
