Laboratory Technologist

Sun Chemical, the world’s largest producer of printing inks and pigments, have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technologist to join their team in Rochdale!

Laboratory Technologist
Rochdale, OL16 4LE

• Full time, permanent
• Salary dependent on experience
• Excellent benefits package

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, colour 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

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 Narrow Web Tag & Label Technology 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 technical issues relating to energy-curable liquid inks and intermediates. Additionally, they will gain practical laboratory experience combined with opportunities to problem solve across a variety of real-world issues.

Key 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
• 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
• Proficient in use of common productivity software applications
• Practical working knowledge in a relevant formulating laboratory environment, preferably energy curable inks or coatings
• 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

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

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

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

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, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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