Laboratory Technologist
Date: 21 Mar 2025
Location: Bristol, GB, BS37 7AA
Company: Sun Chemical Corporation
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
Sun Chemical is one of the largest manufacture of inks, coatings and pigments in the world. This position is maintained thanks to our innovative and diverse range of products, and the great team that supports them
We now have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technologist to join our Research & Development team based in Yate.
Responsibilities
- To develop new products for use in the UV Curing offset Ink market that are aligned with the company strategy.
- To support/improve existing products ranges.
- To develop and maintain application lab testing protocols, including Risk Assessment and SOP development.
- Daily tasks in the laboratory as required.
- Application of scientific knowledge in problem solving situations.
- Interact with internal and external customers to advance product development and implementation in the UV Curing Offsets Ink segments where applicable.
- Provide updates of project progress, including regular communication with project leaders.
- Technical Support for customers and manufacturing plants
- Product Compliance.
- Safety Commitment.
Qualifications / Experience Critical for the job Holder
- Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment is desirable, but not essential - full training in offset ink development and formulation will be provided.
- 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 is preferable
- 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.
- Free onsite parking
No agencies please.
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.