Lab Technician

Job Description

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 opening for a Lab Technician to be based at our clientsprestigious Research & Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.This is a full time, temporary role for 6 months, to start ASAP, paying up to £26,956 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.JOB PURPOSE:The role of the Product Quality and Stability (PQS) team within B&W Global Design Centre is to ensure that the products we have on shelf are of the high quality in terms of stability. A standard that people expect from brands.To do this we need a team dedicated to high quality measurements, using the most reliable techniques, capturing, and managing data in a structured way.An opportunity has arisen for a degree-qualified scientist to join the team in Port Sunlight. The role will contribute to all innovation and capability projects across B&W Skin Care global and EU regional teams as well as packaging.The role will be suited to a self-motivated, organised research scientist with strong people skills and good practical laboratory skills. The role will require identifying and working with other groups and external partners to develop the stability measurementtechniques of the future and build on the techniques and processes already in place.The role requires working across multi-disciplinary project teams where members contribute to achieving a common goal. A candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative and a desire to continually develop their scientificskills.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make recommendation on product quality to support multiple launches to market.
• Responsible for delivery of methods that test the suitability of new packaging solutions with B&W Skin Care formulations.
• New method development relating to formulation and packaging stability.
• Drive rigour in terms of high-quality measurements, reports and data capture.
• Bring together cross category working teams to shape best practice for stability across Port Sunlight R&D.
• Support the rest of the PQS team by providing and maintaining outlets for information sharing such as Teams and Sharepoint sites as well as driving regular communication through team meetings.
• Present to stakeholders across work levels.

• Degree in a physical science, analytical chemistry or equivalent is essential.
• Experience working in an analytical lab, ideally with good working knowledge of a range of analytical measurement techniques.
• Excellent computer literacy, written and verbal communication skills and an ability to convey scientific findings to audiences with varied backgrounds.
• Other desirable skills include:
  • Knowledge of data systems such as LIMS
  • Pro-active mindset
  • An ability to drive change
  • Strong team player
  • Decision making
  • Rigorous attention to detail
  • Self-motivated for independent working
  • Sound MS Office Skills - Excel, PPT, Word, etc