Title: Senior Scientist - Ink Formulation
Location:
Hatfield, PA Reports to:
Group Leader The Chatham Group , a dynamic talent acquisition firm focused on the science and technology-based industries, is seeking candidates for a profitable and leading supplier of pigment dispersions for plastics, for the flexible PVC film, inks and coatings, and compound industries. Our client has a tradition of providing a full range of products and technology to the plastic industry. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our R&D Inks & Coatings group. You will work alongside an outstanding team in designing and formulating both water and solvent based inks and coatings for printing applications (primarily for rotogravure and flexography). Responsibilities: Design and formulate water & solvent based inks and coatings. Modify existing inks and coatings to meet customer requirements. Lead and support projects from lab formulation to commercialization. Work closely with raw material suppliers and the internal procurement department for bringing alternate raw materials or for qualifying new raw materials. Generate and analyze data after conducting standard tests on inks and coatings. Occasional domestic travel to customers for attending technical meetings or print trials. Interact with customers to understand and define the scope of project. Regularly interact with sales, procurement and production during various stages of new product development. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 5-8 years minimum experience in formulating inks for printing applications. Prefer experience in ink formulation for rotogravure printing process. Experience or familiarity with printing processes such as rotogravure, flexography, screen printing and industrial digital printing. Knowledge of working with film/substrates like PVC, BOPP or PET. Able to work in highly customer focused laboratory settings. Proficient in DOE and able to work with R&D management workflow software. Ability to work in 5S and safe environment. Displays good verbal and written skills. If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice!
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Hatfield, PA Reports to:
Group Leader The Chatham Group , a dynamic talent acquisition firm focused on the science and technology-based industries, is seeking candidates for a profitable and leading supplier of pigment dispersions for plastics, for the flexible PVC film, inks and coatings, and compound industries. Our client has a tradition of providing a full range of products and technology to the plastic industry. Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our R&D Inks & Coatings group. You will work alongside an outstanding team in designing and formulating both water and solvent based inks and coatings for printing applications (primarily for rotogravure and flexography). Responsibilities: Design and formulate water & solvent based inks and coatings. Modify existing inks and coatings to meet customer requirements. Lead and support projects from lab formulation to commercialization. Work closely with raw material suppliers and the internal procurement department for bringing alternate raw materials or for qualifying new raw materials. Generate and analyze data after conducting standard tests on inks and coatings. Occasional domestic travel to customers for attending technical meetings or print trials. Interact with customers to understand and define the scope of project. Regularly interact with sales, procurement and production during various stages of new product development. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 5-8 years minimum experience in formulating inks for printing applications. Prefer experience in ink formulation for rotogravure printing process. Experience or familiarity with printing processes such as rotogravure, flexography, screen printing and industrial digital printing. Knowledge of working with film/substrates like PVC, BOPP or PET. Able to work in highly customer focused laboratory settings. Proficient in DOE and able to work with R&D management workflow software. Ability to work in 5S and safe environment. Displays good verbal and written skills. If you desire a long-term career, want to work alongside an exceptional group of people, and wish to use your talents to shape a world-class company, then we are your employer of choice!
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