Laboratory Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Zap! Juice is a premium E-Liquid manufacturer based just outside of Manchester city centre. We believe that dedication and passion for a craft that you love is one of the cornerstones of a happy and fulfilling life – an ideology that we have poured into every drop of our premium e-liquid range. We are stocked in numerous shops across the world, which we feel is a testament to the great flavours, rich taste, and great vape that our liquids bring to our customers. Besides the endless hours of joy, we put into creating it, ZAP! is crafted from the highest-grade pharmaceutical PG, VG, nicotine, and flavours available.
We base our brand on Empowerment, and we incorporate this ethos into not only our brand, and customers, but also each staff member. Due to continued growth and exciting new opportunities we have planned, Zap! Juice is looking to recruit a new team member to join the R&D department.
Your role as a laboratory technician is to support R&D by helping with flavour research and new product development, and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Please note that this job role will require you to test vape flavours. You may also be required to support the production team with product mixing.
Daily tasks include, but not limited to:
- Preparing concentrates
- Mixing ingredients by following the formulas of products
- Organising and maintaining laboratory material inventory
- Making sure all lab operations meet Health & Safety standards
- Scientifically collecting and documenting feedback process and data for testing on new products
Requirements:
- Vaping experience is a must
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Would you be willing to vape as required for job purposes?
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Assistant roles across Zap! Juice Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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