Laboratory Product Development Assistant

Laboratory Product Development Assistant 6-12 month temporary role £13.50 per hour Hayes Are you good with numbers, weights and measures? Are you a nimble worker who could work with samples and base chemical products? Maybe you have previous lab experience or have worked within a manufacturing environment? My client a major FMCG organisation that undertake a great deal of R&D now require a lab assistant for one of their product development areas.

You will be full trained for this role, but you will require the following skills. Numerical, ideally have experience working with base oils/chemicals, good dexterity and nimble fingered, highly accurate and able to work to tight deadlines. Monday to Friday 8.30- 5pm , lab coat and protective eye wear will be supplied. Role duties Trained to compound oils and base chemicals in order to create product samples for commercial clients Checking of weights and measures and mixing accordingly Replenishing your workstation with products required for mixing Disposing of expired and out of date compounds Working with automated lab equipment Keeping work area clean and tidy Following all H&S protocol Must have Good numeric skills Ideally worked with chemicals/compounds previously Strong attention to detail Highly accurate A true team player Confident working to commercial targets Please note this role is NOT suitable to recent graduates or a graduate looking for career development in a lab setting.

You will also be available at short notice or for an early January 2026 start Is this a great opportunity for you? Apply today! Not quite what you’re looking for? Recommend a friend you know and receive a £100 voucher upon their successful placement. Please note to be entitled to the voucher the recommended candidate must successfully complete their probationary period with their new employer.

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