Laboratory Technician

Adecco; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Ashford

Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5:15pm

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare voucher, temp of the month awards, dedicated consultant to support your job search, first opportunity to see permanent positions, perks at work, discounts schemes and access to well-being platforms.

Duties:

• Compound oral care flavour oils for flavourists trials, customer submissions and research projects, according to predefined specifications.
• Incorporate oral care flavours into product formulations such as toothpaste and mouthwash for flavourists to assess.
• Ensure timely delivery of trials and oils to flavourists, customers and Application laboratory.
• Prepare batch sheets & record all raw material lot numbers, weights, etc.
• Ensure the quality, precision, accuracy & hygiene thereof with no microbiological base failures.
• Perform physical/chemical measurements to ensure quality of the batches and record data accordingly.
• Store retained samples/maintain library for defined timescale.
• Order, maintain and monitor stock of key raw materials and assist in laboratory organisation.
• Support the flavourist in managing paperwork and processes relating to flavour creation and despatch of samples to customers.
• Prioritise work using LCMS internal system when required.
• Ensure that stocks of laboratory raw materials are replenished (using SAP system), correctly labelled and within date, requesting for replenishment when necessary.
• Tasting and assessment of stored application samples, supporting Flavourists on stability testing as required, keeping records of when samples are due for testing and recording results electronically.
• Assist in updating/revising technical documentation in the department, as required, with guidance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and local work instructions.
• Under a continuous improvement mindset, ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) company guidelines are adhered to in all aspects of laboratory operations.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Previous experience in either a laboratory role or a degree and or master's in chemistry, cosmetic science or similar science related subjects is required.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss over the phone.

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