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