Laboratory Technician 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 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. ...