NPD Laboratory Assistant

Salary depending on experience
Full time 9:00 – 17:30

We have an excellent opportunity for an NPD Laboratory Assistant with experience to join the business.

We are looking for an individual with the ambition and character to ‘own’ the role. They will be expected to undertake all aspects of NPD and EPD product development activities to support the team.

The Roles and Responsibilities will include (but is not limited to) the following:
- Sample preparation of products to set standards
- Stability and monitoring of finished goods quality in production and actioning failures identified.
- Carrying out EPD project
- 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

Essential skills:
- 2-3 years laboratory experience in an FMCG industry
- Ability to communicate with internal individuals at all levels.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- 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.

Desirable skills:
- Laboratory Experience
- Excellent Communication skills
- IT literate (MS Office)
- Wet Chemistry Techniques
- Some formulation experience
- Good organisational skills
- Good GMP practices

You have the chance to work for an inspirational and growing company making innovative products.

Our current benefits package includes the following:
- 25 days holiday per annum
- Additional Bank Holidays
- Occasional overtime
- Company shop
- Subsidised canteen

If you think you have got the skills required to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please apply with a CV and covering letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person