Sensory Panel Assistant / Laboratory Assistant

Do you have experience of working as an assistant in laboratory or scientific-based environment? Are you good at taking the initiative and problem solving? Are you looking for a part-time position in West London? Apply now to work as a Sensory Panel Assistant!

This company is a global market research agency, offering research solutions to support optimisation in products, packaging and all aspects of branding within food, drink and other FMCG and retail sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part-time as a Sensory Panel Assistant in a large multinational company. You'll will be based at one of our client's state of the art sensory facilities in Brentford, London, working Monday - Thursday, 9 - 5 with one hour for lunch. This is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave starting on 26th March 2018.

You will be responsible for assisting the Sensory Panel Manager in the running of two sensory panels who evaluate oral health & skin care products.

Responsibilities include:
- Preparing samples and materials for panel training and profiling
- Researching, sourcing and managing products for research
- Arranging panel profiling sessions and preparing the working area for each session, clearing up afterwards and ensuring that all activities comply with basic food hygiene standards

Skills & experience required
- Experience within a scientific lab, technical research or food service background
- IT literate
- Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under tight timelines
- Excellent initiative and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, can do attitude

To join the team, please click on apply now and attach your CV

They look forward to hearing from you!

This company is an Equal Opportunities Employer.