Want to work on products you'll actually see on shelves? 

Our North Ayrshire-based client is looking for a Lab Analyst to support the development and testing of consumer products for well-known brands. This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in prototype preparation, stability testing, and ensuring products meet strict quality and compliance standards before launch. 

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Pension 
• Holiday Entitlement
• Staff Discount 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Additional company benefits

Responsibilities in your new role as Lab Analyst

As the Lab Analyst, you'll report to the Technical Manager/Head of Product Development, playing a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance from concept through to launch. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting product development, reviewing specifications and formulations to ensure alignment with customer briefs, technical standards, and business objectives
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety, legal and customer requirements 
• Stay up to date with relevant regulatory changes 
• Work closely with suppliers and factories to coordinate technical information 
• Support product assessments and liaise with production teams to ensure smooth implementation 
• Contribute to quality assurance across product ranges and assist with audits 
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvements 
• Provide technical support to customers, responding to queries and specification requests as needed. 

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We're looking for a proactive, solution-focused individual with experience in a technical or product development role, ideally within manufacturing. You will bring: 

• Essential experience working in a chemical laboratory and with chemical apparatus 
• Broad knowledge of laboratory measuring equipment (e.g., viscometers, pH, % solids) is advantageous 
• Strong understanding of products specifications and technical compliance 
• Hands-on experience working with samples or chemical-based products 
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Degree in Chemistry, Product Development, or a related field (desirable)
• Experience with retailer standards, BRCGS, SALSA, or specification systems 
• Confident working independently and collaboratively as part of a team 
• Strong commercial awareness 
• Access to own vehicle preferred due to location (not essential)