Laboratory Technician

Sun Chemical; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of packaging solutions in the UK is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Research & Development team in Midsomer Norton. The candidate will be involved in product development for the aqueous inks and textiles market, requiring practical lab experience and a degree in Chemistry or a related field. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, 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 in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to devise test methods and analyze results.
• Ambitious with a strong can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products for aqueous inks and textiles.
• Maintain application testing protocols and equipment.
• Provide updates on project progress.

Skills

Laboratory environment experience

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

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.

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 aqueous inks and textiles market that are aligned with the company strategy.
• Developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (. 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 the Industrial InkJet segments where applicable.
• Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations
• Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders
• Developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (. test equipment).
• Technical Support
• Product Compliance
• Safety Commitment

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 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

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 identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.