Laboratory Technician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with the world leader in the development and production of inks, dyes and functional coatings serving the packaging, publication, graphic arts, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and industrial markets.

**Laboratory Technician
Midsomer Norton, BA3 4BQ**
- **Full Time, Permanent**:

- **Salary Dependent on experience + Benefits**

**Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK**

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, SunChemical 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 supporta 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 two Laboratory Technicians to join our professional Research & Development team based in Midsomer Norton.

**Responsibilities**
- To develop new products for use in the Electronic Materials market that are aligned with the company strategy
- Daily tasks in the laboratory as required
- Product Development
- Working on the formulation and research of new and existing products
- Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations
- Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders
- Technical Support
- Product Compliance
- Safety Commitment

**Qualifications / Experience Critical for the Job Holder**
- Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment, preferably aqueous
- 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

**You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.**

Other suitable skills and experience includes: Scientific Technician, Testing Operative, Testing Technician, Lab Tech, Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Jobs Midsomer Norton, Science Technician, Lab Chemist