Laboratory Technician

Sun Chemical; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Research & Development team in Midsomer Norton. The role involves developing new products for aqueous inks and textiles, maintaining testing protocols, and interacting with customers. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in Chemistry or Materials Science with practical laboratory experience and strong teamwork skills. Benefits include competitive salary, company pension, and opportunities for further training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

26 days holiday increasing with service

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Further training opportunities

Access to discounts and savings

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge/experience in a laboratory environment.
• Recent graduate in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Competent in the use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to devise test methods, analyze results, and disseminate them professionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products for aqueous inks and textiles market.
• Maintain application testing protocols; develop SOPs.
• Daily tasks in the laboratory.
• Interact with customers to advance product development.

Skills

Practical knowledge in a laboratory environment

Competent in MS Office

Ability to devise test methods

Strong team player

Ambitious and willing to learn

Education

Recent graduate in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

About The Organization

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

• Develop new products for use in the aqueous inks and textiles market that are aligned with the company strategy.
• Develop and maintain application testing protocols; maintain and develop SOPs for equipment (e.g. test equipment).
• Daily tasks in the laboratory as required.
• Formulate and research new and existing products.
• Interact with internal and external customers to advance product development and implementation in the Industrial InkJet segments where applicable.
• Apply scientific knowledge to problem‑solving situations.
• Provide updates on project progress, including regular communication with project leaders.
• Support product compliance and safety initiatives.

Qualifications / Experience Critical For The Job Holder

• Practical knowledge/experience in a laboratory environment.
• Recent graduate in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Competent in the use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to devise test methods, analyse results, and disseminate them professionally and effectively.
• Strong team player.
• Able to take ownership and responsibility of their work and think independently while being receptive to feedback to continuously improve the quality of development.
• Ambitious and willing to learn.
• Hold a strong can‑do attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• 26 days holiday increasing with service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Further training opportunities.
• Access to discounts and savings at some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
• Free onsite parking.

No agencies please.

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.