Laboratory Technician

Job Location: Surrey - Commutable from Woking, Epsom, Leatherhead, Sutton, Crawley etc
Job Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Sectors: Chemistry Jobs/ Formulation Science Jobs/ Cosmetic Science Jobs/ Laboratory Jobs / Lab Jobs

We are currently working with an innovative chemical formulation company to help find an enthusiastic candidate to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will be joining a modern laboratory and office based in Surrey with an enthusiastic and supportive team.

Our client supplies a range of companies with a variety of cosmetic products, from skin care to toiletries. As a Laboratory Technician, you will assist the chemists with various technical administration and laboratory duties.

This is a long-term Laboratory Technician role, and will be 50% admin based, and 50% based in the laboratory. Although some experience would be great, it is not an essential requirement as full training is provided.

Further Duties:

• Working in the lab to make and fill batches of formulations
• Measuring specifications of formulations
• Calibration of pH meters and preparing solutions
• Keeping the lab clean and organised
• Keeping the lab well stocked keeping records up to date
• Preparing and sending deliveries to clients as well as answering the phone

Requirements:

• 2:1 or 1st class degree within a scientific subject e.g., Chemistry, Formulation, Cosmetics etc.
• Experience in industry is preferred but not essential
• If you enjoy baking or cooking, this is the role for you!
• Must be observant with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills