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We are currently seeking an interim Fragrance Laboratory Technician to work with our global FMCG client, 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 £33,021 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Unfortunately due to the urgent nature of this role we are unable to accept applications from candidates with notice periods longer than 1 month.

Our client is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods. Our products are sold in over 190 countries and used by more than 2 billion consumers every day.

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 our client. To support this, they have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey with expert fragrance teams, this role will support our ambitious fragrance programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

This role sits within a multi-category team, working alongside the fragrance R&D teams globally across Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care and Home Care.

The role will be to provide technical and laboratory support to accurately formulate to a given recipe that requires a high level of attention to detail.

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

RESPONSIBILIITES:

The main part of this role is to formulate accurately to a specified recipe, this is a task that requires a very high level of accuracy and attention to detail including:
Accurately weigh out materials to a defined recipe and order of addition
Accurately record all laboratory work including labelling
Perform required quality checks on incoming raw materials
Safe handling and storage of a range of raw materials
Work closely with laboratory team to ensure good management of raw materials including following prescribed processes for stock reordering
Ensure all equipment is kept clean and calibrated for accurate use
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 Skills:

Practical laboratory experience in accurately making samples is critical with a proven keen eye for safe and effective procedures.
Curiosity in fragrance is essential with industry experience highly desirable
Experience in compounding work, designing formulation, measurement science or analytical sciences highly beneficial
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required
Awareness of safety within the laboratory including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH is essential.Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances.
Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges.
Digitally literatePort 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.

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