Laboratory Technician- Midsomer Norton
- Post Date:27th August 2024
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Job Description
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
The role is within the application team, working with products for use in various industrial Electronic Materials segments, that are aligned with the company strategy. This will involve developing, maintaining, application analysis and testing of current and new product technologies; whilst working within a medical ISO environment. Additional duties include providing support to both technical and customer service teams. There is also an expectation to carry out a range of general daily tasks in the laboratory as required.
Responsibilities
- Product Development – Working on the formulation and research of new and existing products. for use in the Electronic Materials market that are aligned with the company strategy
- Printing (Screen, and Inkjet), Current and New Product is expanding the Knowledge base for new market such as Bio-Medical Sensors
- Developing and maintaining application testing protocols; maintenance and SOP development of equipment (e.g. printers, test equipment).
- Technical Support including interact with internal and external customers to advance product development and implementation in PCB, PV and Biosensor applications.
- Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations
- Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders
- Product Compliance
- Safety Commitment
- Daily tasks in the laboratory as required.
Qualifications / Experience Critical for the job Holder
- Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment,
- Minimum 5 GCSE (A*-C / 4+) with emphasis on science subjects and A Levels in Chemistry or related discipline, ideally Degree 2:2 or above in Material Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Competent in the use of MSOffice (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word), additional computer skills, for example the programing of macros.
- 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
No agencies please.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.