Laboratory Technician- Yate

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.

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 Technologistto join our professional R&D team based in Yate, Bristol. The successful candidate will be working as part of a laboratory-based team, responsible for the formulation of new products, enhancement of existing products and provision of technical support for our customers and the Manufacturing, Sales and Product Management functions of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the lab team to test, analyse and present findings in an accessible and accurate format.
• Carrying out testing of samples, products and raw materials to defined standards.
• Dealing with new product formulation activities, existing product enhancements, raw material approvals and customer complaints
• Follow all relevant procedures safely and effectively, performing all appropriate tasks within agreed timescales and standards.
• Ensuring that all data is recorded accurately and is updated on a regular basis.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to progress projects.
• Application of own scientific knowledge in problem solving situations.

Qualifications / Experience Critical For The Job Holder

• Good verbal, organisational and written communications skills.
• 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 work both alone or as part of a team and to complete work to set deadlines.
• A good level of competency for practical activities.
• Current driver’s license would be advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• Competitive holiday entitlement 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.

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.