Laboratory Assistant

NPD Laboratory Assistant

Our client, an expert in manufacturing cleaning products known for delivering reliable, high quality services across residential and commercial spaces, is currently looking for a Laboratory Assistant. This is a full time role based in Thetford, Monday-Friday. The successful candidate will undertake all aspects of NPD and EPD product development activities to support the team.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 2 3 years laboratory experience in an FMCG industry
• Ability to communicate with internal individuals at all levels
• Fluent English communication skills - both verbal and written, with a confident and professional telephone manner
• Good education, degree level preferably (in a scientific discipline) but experience also considered
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a cross functional team

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation of products to set standards
• Stability and monitoring of finished goods quality in production and actioning failures identified
• Carrying out EPD projects
• Working to good laboratory practices
• Good record keeping
• Good documentation management relevant to the role
• Supporting manufacturing and material trials
• Supporting QA department in some instances

Desirable skills

• Laboratory experience
• Excellent communication skills
• IT literate (MS Office)
• Wet chemistry techniques
• Some formulation experience
• Good organisational skills
• Good GMP practices

Benefits

Salary: £30,000 p/a
20 days holiday per annum

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.