Fragrance Laboratory Coordinator

Job Title: Fragrance Laboratory Coordinator Work Level: 1RH3 Location: Port Sunlight R&D Want to change the world? Unilever is one of the world leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Comfort, Persil, Surf Omo, and Lynx. We want to move towards a connected world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That why our purpose is “to make sustainable living commonplace”. As one of the world largest users of Fragrances, we recognise that creating exceptional fragrances is at the heart of delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving world-leading products. Superior fragrances play a critical role in the delivery of unmissable superiority for Unilever. To support this, we have embarked on a fragrance transformation journey with expert fragrance teams, designing and formulating affordable winning fragrances for our Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing and Home Care Business Groups. Job Purpose This role sits within the Unilever Fragrance House team working across all Unilever Business Groups globally, alongside the fragrance R&D teams. The role will primarily be to prepare laboratory samples of perfumery raw materials and coordinate all aspects of lab support in this area. You will work as part of a broader team; working proactively and independently in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment; adhering to prescribed procedures and health and safety guidelines. Responsibilities The main focus of this role is to prepare samples of perfumery raw materials: Accurately prepare dilution samples for perfumery evaluations and blind testing Support the fragrance coordinator and palette manager to plan and prioritise for raw material evaluations Accurately record all laboratory work Safely handle and label all raw materials and dilutions Ensure all consumables are available for laboratory preparation for self and others Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste Work closely with laboratory team and project manager to ensure samples are prepared on time Ensure all equipment and evaluation areas used are kept clean Comply with all safety and lab management procedures (Risk Assessment, Health Safety, Laboratory Management, Standard Procedures) Update project team on challenges and timing changes All About You We are looking for people with the right mindset, competencies and experience. The key skills needed: Curiosity and interest in both fragrance and fragranced products is highly desirable Practical experience in preparing samples from perfumery raw materials would be desirable Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work alone as required Awareness of safety within the laboratory ideally including working to standard operating procedures, risk assessment and CoSHH Highly motivated; numerate with great attention to detail and an interest in products and fragrances Ability to communicate clearly around deadlines and challenges Digitally literate Ability to stay calm under changing priorities ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - The role is based in Port Sunlight laboratory (100% on site) We are one of the world largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.