Technologist

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 Technologist to join our Functional Coatings team based in Rochdale. Working as part of a laboratory-based team, the successful candidate will be an integral part of a development team working on a variety of R&D projects supporting both Digital and Direct Food Contact / Sustainable coatings. Additionally, they will gain practical laboratory experience combined with opportunities to develop products at bench scale through to supporting trials and manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Product Development - Development of new products as well as maintenance of profitable new products to meet business requirements to agreed deadlines and timescales.
• Working closely with other technical staff 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 team leader and product management.
• Technical Support - Provides technical advice, guidance & support maintaining laboratory processes, equipment, and resolution of customer issues.
• Product Compliance – Meets required Production, Quality, EHS & Regulatory policies when maintaining existing products and providing new solutions.
• Safety Commitment - Ensuring the safety of self and others.

Qualifications / Experience Critical for the job Holder

• Minimum of five GCSEs, grades 9-5 or equivalent, with experience working in a laboratory environment.
• BSc or Masters in Chemistry or Physical science preferred
• Proficient in use of common productivity software applications.
• Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment.
• Competent in the use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
• 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.
• Hold a strong “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to travel occasionally and stay away overnight.

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

No agencies please.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
 

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.