Technical Assistant

Sun Chemical; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability benefits

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a technically adept professional in Durban to provide colour matching and quality control support to external customers and internal teams. The role emphasizes high accuracy, communication, and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a chemistry-related degree or diploma and laboratory experience, with strong writing and speaking skills to address customer queries and ensure product specifications are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Chemistry, analytical chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Experience in a technical laboratory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Main purpose is to develop and display technical expertise to support external customers and internal teams with colour matching, quality control and customer queries.

Skills

Computer literate

Numerate and logical

Good communication skills

Ability to identify colours

Team player

Leadership potential

Education

Degree /diploma in Chemistry /analytical/ Chemical Engineering

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.

Location

Durban

Reporting to

Lab Manager

Commencement Date

ASAP

Job Specification

Main Purpose of the job : To develop and display technical expertise, in order to supply a service to our external customer base, and the internal Commercial and Operations teams, regarding colour matching, quality control and customer queries.

Skills and competencies : Pre appointment requirements

• Computer Literate
• Numerate and logical
• Degree /diploma in Chemistry /analytical/ Chemical Engineering
• Together with some experience working in a Technical Laboratory
• Good Communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to identify colours

Skills and competencies to display

• Customer service orientation
• Internal Technical service orientation
• Team Player
• Ability to grasp the fundamentals of surface coating/ink technology
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Planning and organizing of workOptimise cost and performance of ink
• Leadership development potential
• Colour matching of all technologies to customer specifications
• Leads by example with regards to Safety initiatives and awareness and related matters
• Promotes good housekeeping and 5S drive
• Commits to ISO procedures
• Complies with Company procedures and practices

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• and life insurance

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

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.