Laboratory Technician

Sun Chemical Corporation; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

26 days holiday

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in the UK invites applications for a Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in Midsomer Norton. You will contribute to product development for Inkjet, solvent, UV, and Electronic Materials markets, and support testing protocols and SOPs.

We value practical laboratory experience, problem solving, and a can-do attitude. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, holidays, and ongoing training; eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with science focus and A-Levels in science subjects; degree preferred but not essential.
• Competent in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to devise test methods and analyse results.
• Strong team player and willing to learn.
• Owns responsibility and takes initiative to improve quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products for Inkjet, solvent, UV, and Electronic Materials markets.
• Develop and maintain testing protocols; SOP development for equipment.
• Daily laboratory tasks as required.
• Product development and formulation work.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams on product progress.
• Apply scientific knowledge to solve problems and update project leaders.
• Provide technical and customer service support when needed.

Skills

Laboratory formulation

Team player

Problem solving

Ownership

Willing to learn

Education

GCSEs (A*-C) with science

A Levels in Chemistry/Biology/Physics

Science degree preferable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

The Role

Thanks to our innovative products and great team – we are proud that the business is continuing to grow – we now have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our professional Research & Development team based in Midsomer Norton.

Responsibilities

• To develop new products for use in the Inkjet, solvent, UV, and Electronic Materials market that are aligned with the company strategy.
• Developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (e.g. test equipment).
• Daily tasks in the laboratory as required.
• Product Development
• Working on the formulation and research of new and existing products.
• Interact with internal and external customers to advance product development and implementation in PCB and other Electronic Materials segments where applicable.
• Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations
• Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders
• Provide both technical and customer service support when necessary
• Product Compliance
• Safety Commitment

Qualifications / Experience Critical for the job Holder

• Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment, job specific training will be given
• Minimum 5 GCSE (A*-C / 4+) with emphasis on science subjects and A Levels in Chemistry/Biology/Physics or related discipline. Degree in Science related subject preferable but not essential.
• Competent in the use of MSOffice (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Ability to devise test methods, analyse results and disseminate them in a professional and effective way
• Strong team player
• Able to take ownership and responsibility of their work and think for themselves while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of the development.
• Ambitious and willing to learn
• Hold a strong can-do-attitude
• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• 26 days holiday increasing with service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Further training opportunities
• Access to discounts and savings at some of the UK’s biggest retailers

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.