At a Glance
- Tasks: Support product development by making and testing formulations in a lab environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic science and research team in Bridgwater.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a clean, compliant lab setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in product development while honing your lab skills.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and practical lab experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
Job Reference: H:100326CH
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 DOE | Hours: 37.5 per week | Mon-Fri (between 7:30am-5:30pm)
Holiday: 28 days (incl. Bank Holidays) once permanent | Probation: 6 months | Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
We’re looking for a practical, detail-focused Laboratory Technician to support new product development by making and testing formulations in the lab, supporting first-time manufacturing trials, and providing QA (Quality Assurance) cover when needed.
Key responsibilities
- Make and test new formulations
- Accurately weigh chemicals, follow written/verbal instructions, and mix experimental batches.
- Run lab tests using mixing and testing equipment.
- Maintain clear notes/observations and feed results back to the Senior Development Chemist/Technical Director.
What we care about: accuracy, safe handling, following process, and strong observation skills.
- Support first manufacturing trials
- Supervise inaugural batches in the RTV mixing area when lab products move into trial.
- Direct the mixing team, make sensible adjustments, and work towards the target outcome.
What we care about: confidence with production teams and practical scale-up problem solving.
- Provide QA cover when required
- Perform essential release tests to support product moving into stock.
- Work to quality standards and document results clearly.
What we care about: competence with essential QA tests and disciplined quality practices.
- Maintain safe, clean, compliant standards
- Good housekeeping, safe working, and reporting any issues to the H&S Officer.
- Work with awareness of ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 50001 (Energy).
What we care about: strong safety mindset and audit-ready discipline.
- Communicate and report progress
- Provide regular updates and monthly reporting on completed work and upcoming activity.
What we care about: clear, reliable communication and traceable documentation.
What success looks like
- Accurate, repeatable formulations with strong traceability and notes.
- Issues with equipment or materials are flagged quickly and clearly.
- First pilot/manufacturing trial batches run successfully with you guiding the team.
- QA support is provided smoothly when needed.
- The lab area remains clean, compliant, and audit-ready.
Essential skills
- Good written and spoken English; good arithmetic; excellent attention to detail.
- Practical experience with lab mixing/testing equipment; accurate weighing and process-following.
- Strong observation and note-taking; comfortable working as part of a team.
- Able to work on-site with manufacturing teams and physically lift up to 25kg.
Desirable
- Degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science (preferred but not essential).
- Formulation experience (especially polymers/elastomers); chemical industry experience.
- COSHH awareness; understanding of ISO 9001 and quality procedures.
- Good GCSEs in science (min C), ideally chemistry/physics/maths.
Laboratory Technician in Bridgwater employer: Hr Go
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