CY Partners Scientific Recruitment - R&D chemist - printing and coating

Glasgows; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the decorative PVC film industry is seeking an R&D Chemist to join their development team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in designing new products and optimizing existing formulations. This position offers the chance to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment, contributing to the advancement of sustainable technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gravure printing, ideally in decorative or laminated film applications.
• Strong understanding of pigments and dispersion techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films.
• Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials.

Skills

Gravure printing

Pigment understanding

Testing and analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

CY Partners Scientific Recruitment - R&D Chemist - Printing and Coating

Job Title: R&D Chemist - Printing and Coating | Category: Technical Roles | Closing Date: 15/06/2025

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to [e-mail].

Position Overview

CY Partners is recruiting a permanent R&D Chemist - Printing and Coating to assist with the research, development, and production of decorative PVC films. Working within the development team, you will contribute to new product development, improve existing formulations, and optimize manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films using gravure printing, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
2. Develop and optimize solvent-based ink systems, focusing on pigment selection, dispersion, and stability.
3. Evaluate and support the development of primers to ensure strong bonding of films to polymeric substrates.
4. Conduct lab and pilot-scale gravure printing trials, managing all print parameters including cylinder selection, drying, and ink transfer.
5. Troubleshoot printing issues such as colour inconsistencies, poor adhesion, solvent retention, and miss printing.
6. Maintain knowledge of emerging pigment technologies, sustainable solvent systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, VOC limits).

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in gravure printing, ideally in decorative or laminated film applications.
2. Strong understanding of pigments, including colour development, dispersion techniques, and compatibility with binders.
3. Working knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters, including solvent selection and performance testing.
4. Ability to plan, organize, carry out testing, and analyze results.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and growing industry. If the role interests you, apply now or contact [e-mail] with any questions.

The recruiter states that all applicants must prove they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners acts as an Employment Business / Agency for this vacancy.