Laboratory Technician

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.

• To develop new products for use in the UV InkJet 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 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 (e.g. test equipment).
• Technical Support
• Product Compliance
• Safety Commitment

• Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment, preferably aqueous
• 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
• Flexible working
• Further training opportunities
• Access to discounts and savings at some of the UK’s biggest retailers
• Free onsite parking

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

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.