Laboratory Operational Co-ordinator

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 exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Operational Co-Ordinator to be based at our client''s prestigious Research andamp; Development Facility in Port Sunlight, Wirral.

This is a full time, temporary role until end of Dec 2025, working 37.5 hours per week, paying up to £31205 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

We are inviting applications from candidates who have a degree in Chemistry or closely related subject to gain experience in a lab with a leading Global FMCG organisation.

About U/L
U/L is one of the world''s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. UL has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann''s, Lipton, Wall''s, PG Tips, Ben andamp; Jerry''s, Marmite, Magnum and Lynx. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That''s why our purpose is ''to make sustainable living commonplace"

Background
As part of an ongoing initiative within the Port Sunlight Randamp;D laboratories to improve efficiencies a new Operational Excellence Team has been created. The role of this team is to support the day-to-day activities of scientists working in our labs and pilot plants and to ensure a safe, efficient and well-maintained facility. The team will focus on the implementation of new and optimised processes with a view to driving continual improvement.

Job Purpose
The Laboratory Operational Coordinator role provides a range of support services to the Port Sunlight Randamp;D scientific and engineering community. As an ideal candidate, you''ll have a sharp awareness of laboratory operational requirements to ensure maximum productivity and be skilled in laboratory processes, e.g. formulation, characterisation and performance testing etc. Additionally, you''ll display a proven ability to follow protocols and processes for efficient operations in a laboratory environment.

Objectives of this Role

• Deliver front line technical support to lab/pilot plant users regarding ways of working, set up of facilities and immediate needs/enquiries.
• Deliver to point of use in laboratories material (chemicals) and associated ancillaries as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory safety and housekeeping standards in accordance with our established safe working procedures.
• Ensure stock levels of raw materials, consumables and PPE are maintained in core areas.
• Coordinate with third party service providers to ensure goods inwards are correctly logged on LIMs
• Maintain raw material and equipment information dossiers e.g. SDS, COAs, equipment passports etc

Qualifications andamp; Experience

• Experienced laboratory/scientific facilities coordinator and/or pilot plant experience.
• Demonstrates confidence and competence in a laboratory environment and is comfortable handling associated tasks and equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling procedures.
• Exceptional organisational, time management and demonstrate strong communication skills.
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