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Surrey | Full-Time | £25,000 per annum | Onsite

As a global leader in natural ingredients, essential oils, flavours, and fragrances. The company has nearly 100 years of industry expertise and in their state-of-the-art facility they are looking to welcome a motivated and ambitious Graduate Samples Coordinator to join the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their career who has a genuine passion for flavours, fragrances and natural products. Someone eager to build their knowledge within a creative and fast-paced manufacturing environment while working with a range of departments will be best suited to the role.

About the Role
As the Graduate Samples Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient management of product samples and ensuring excellent communication between departments and customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the receipt, handling, and shipment of incoming and outgoing samples
• Coordinating with logistics, sales, and quality teams regarding sample movements and follow-up actions.
• Liaising with customers and internal stakeholders to communicate updates and resolve any delays.
• Maintaining a highly organised sample warehouse and work area.
• Participating in sensory training, including aroma evaluation and the handling of natural products and aroma chemicals.

Your work would involve being a part of dedicated teams on long term and short term projects alongside receiving mentorship.

Opportunities for development

The role also offers fantastic development opportunities using structured training and mentoring to support in you to succeed in the role and reach your full potential.
This includes:

• Training in physical testing and organoleptic evaluation techniques.
• Potential exposure to analytical methods such as GC, HPLC, and titration testing.
• Involvement in flavour and fragrance development projects.
• Supporting sales presentations and product demonstrations.
• Participation in customer visits and in-house presentations.  

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Time Management skills to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in essential oils, natural products, flavours, and fragrances.
• Basic laboratory experience would be advantageous but is not essential.  

If you're passionate about natural products and looking to kick-start your career in the flavours and fragrances industry, we'd love to hear from you.