Oral Care Laboratory Assistant

Manpower are currently looking for an On-going Temporary Oral Care Laboratory Technician for our client based in Ashford! Immediate start!



Monday - Friday 36.25 hrs per week, Core Responsibilities Specific to Oil Labs



* Compound oral care flavour oils for flavourists trials, customer submissions and research projects, according to predefined formulas

o Ensuring high standard of quality, precision, accuracy & hygiene

o Ensure clear labelling of expiry date on any pre-blends, as required

* 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

Specific to Applications Labs

* Prepare OC flavours in different bases meeting the needs of the creative, marketing, sales & innovation teams.

o Prepare batch sheets & record all raw material lot numbers, weights, etc.

o Ensure the quality, precision, accuracy & hygiene thereof with no microbiological base failures.

o Perform physical/chemical measurements to ensure quality of the batches and record data accordingly.

o Store retained samples/maintain library for defined timescale

* Order, maintain and monitor stock of key raw materials and assist in laboratory organisation.

o Record all Certificates of Analysis for raw materials on the database.

o Ensure that all materials are stored in appropriate containers/storage areas. Wear appropriate PPE for handling/dispensing.

o Ensure raw materials are within their expiry date.

o Anticipate raw material replenishment needs via good stock management.

Multi lab responsibilities

* 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

o Ensure that all materials are stored in appropriate conditions and correct storage areas

o Ensure raw materials are within their expiry date and manage discards as required

o Anticipate raw material replenishment needs via good stock management

* 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 organised lab environment in accordance with EH&S policies and local work instructions:

o Wear appropriate PPE at all times, as per company policy

o Understand the hazards and risk in the responsible area

o Ensure that all equipment/lab surfaces are kept clean at all times

* Under a continuous improvement mindset, ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) company guidelines are adhered to in all aspects of laboratory operations

o Ensure all relevant laboratory equipment is calibrated according to work instructions/intervals, record as required.

Additional Responsibilities

* Collect new oils from the oral care compounding factory as required

* Assist in investigation of any non-conformance or quality failure to understand root cause of problem, under supervision support problem-solving and follow up actions

* Under supervision with support from Quality Assurance, be supportive and informative in internal and external audits.

* Provide holiday cover in Applications or Oil labs, as required

Academic Background

* Technical training or Diploma in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or similar science related subjects

Technical Skills

* Attention to detail and accurate record keeping

* Ability to do simple mathematical calculations

* IT competency to learn laboratory operating systems eg LCMS and SAP, literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel

* Ability to work under pressure

* Good organisation skills, ability to plan work priorities & ensure smooth lab operation

* Good communication skills

* Curiosity and basic ability in differentiating oral care flavours by tasting

* Ideally basic knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP) & safe handling of chemicals

* Ideally basic knowledge of good manufacturing practice (GMP)

* Ideally basic understanding of ISO protocols, standard operating procedures and work instructions

* Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team