Ink Chemist - Herts - £45 to £45k - Hertfordshire - £30k - 45k per year (890355)

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Ink Chemist - Herts - £45 to £45k
Hertfordshire, England
£30k - 45k per year

Ink Chemist – Hertford - Competitive

The global packaging industry can be demanding. From high-quality images to cost-effective, ultra-reliable solutions there are a number of factors to
consider when choosing your print technology. This is where our Client based in Hertfordshire delivers.  They are have developed powerful digital printing technology designed exclusively to meet these needs and are leading the way in digital printing innovation.

On this basis, they are seeking an Ink Chemist to join an expanding team that is now delivering technology into the marketplace. The role will involve
formulating specialised inks from laboratory scale through to manufacture and will encompass both direct hands-on activity and close liaison with their
global manufacturing partners. This position will be responsible for maintaining their existing ink products and for developing new ones.

The candidate should also have relevant experience and demonstrable skills in the following:

• Colloidal dispersion
• Colloid measurement
• Formulation (preferably of inks)
• Industrial manufacturing

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A BSc with a 1^st or 2.1 class in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent, and a PhD from a leading institute.
• Must have substantial industrial experience working within product development environment.
• Good knowledge of organic chemistry as used in ink formulations
• Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques;
• Prior experience with inkjet inks formulation, inkjet media, and colour science will be an advantage
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment, researching, preparing and evaluating solvent and oil based pigment dispersion and associated ink formulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, to all levels of the organisation
• Ability to effectively plan and perform experiments to ensure delivery of results in a timely manner.
• Ability to interpret experimental results and make recommendations both written and verbally in a concise manner.
• Knowledge and experience in using Root Cause Analysis and other systematic problem solving as well as Design OF Experiments (DOE) methods

Should you have the skills, qualifications and experience required, please apply directly or contact matthew.heath@jonlee.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you ASAP!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.