Laboratory Technician

Sun Chemical; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemical company in the UK is seeking a Jetting Lab Technician to join their UV team in Midsomer Norton. This role involves hands-on experimentation to shape the future of inkjet technology. The ideal candidate will be a graduate in Physics, Instrumentation, or Chemistry, with a practical mindset and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the organization are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in electronics and computing.
• Self-motivated with a practical mindset.
• Familiarity with lab safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain jetting rigs to test and characterize ink formulations.
• Assess new ink technologies and investigate production queries.
• Analyze performance with computers and instrumentation.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate in Physics, Instrumentation, or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

seeking a Jetting Lab Technician to join our UV team in Midsomer Norton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a physics-oriented lab environment, where you'll help shape the future of inkjet technology through hands-on experimentation and electronic testing.

What you'll gain

• Practical experience in characterising the jetting performance of inks through waveform manipulation, including drive voltage and timing optimization.
• Exposure to building jetting rigs and integration of printhead electronic
• A collaborative environment with support for learning and development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities to grow within a global organization

Your role

• Operate and maintain jetting rigs to test and characterize ink formulations
• Be hands-on in assessing new ink technologies and investigating production queries
• Work with computers and instrumentation to analyze performance
• Liaise with formulation teams and other departments
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Take initiative and work independently once trained

Qualifications

• A graduate in Physics, Instrumentation, or Chemistry
• Interest or experience in electronics, computing, and hands-on lab work
• Self-motivated with a practical mindset
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with lab safety procedures