At a Glance
- Tasks: Support innovative food product development and testing in a hands-on laboratory role.
- Company: Join a leading global FMCG organisation with a focus on R&D.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, full training, and potential for contract extensions.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in food innovation and laboratory operations with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 62400 - 70400 £ per year.
Laboratory Assistant
Contract: 12 months (likely extensions)
Location: Colworth, Sharnbrook (full-time)
Rate: £320 per day
Are you organised, practical and interested in food, laboratory work and product development? We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant to join the R&D team of a leading global FMCG organisation at its Colworth site. This is a hands-on role supporting the development and testing of innovative food products. You will work closely with Technical Project Leaders, Product Developers and Process Engineers, helping to ensure laboratory experiments, product prototypes and pilot trials are delivered efficiently and safely.
The Role
- Preparing laboratory mixes and materials in accordance with technical specifications.
- Supporting laboratory experiments, product prototyping and pilot trials.
- Ordering, receiving, storing and organising ingredients and packaging materials.
- Preparing materials and components for laboratory and pilot plant activities.
- Recording experimental and trial data accurately.
- Coordinating the shipment of ingredients, prototypes and samples.
- Carrying out routine laboratory assessments, including physical property measurements and stability evaluations.
- Maintaining high standards of laboratory organisation, housekeeping, food hygiene and safety.
- Identifying opportunities to improve laboratory workflows and ways of working.
What We're Looking For
You don't necessarily need extensive laboratory experience. We're looking for someone with a practical mindset, strong organisational skills and a genuine willingness to learn.
- Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- An interest in food, ingredients and product development.
- Strong data-recording and analytical skills.
- Good awareness of risk, safety and quality.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Fluent English.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing, laboratory or technical environment would be advantageous, as would an understanding of food hygiene, food safety and laboratory good practices.
This is a practical position, so you'll need to be comfortable spending significant periods of time on your feet and undertaking manual activities such as preparing ingredients, producing mixes, moving materials, organising storage areas and packing shipments. Full training and coaching will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within R&D, laboratory operations and food product development. Apply today for immediate consideration!
Lab Assistant - Food Manufacturing in Sharnbrook employer: Brookwood Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading global FMCG organisation at the Colworth site, where you will be part of a dynamic R&D team dedicated to innovative food product development. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, this role offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and safety. Enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while developing your skills in a practical laboratory environment.
