R&D chemist - printing and coating

Cypartners; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the decorative films sector is seeking an R&D Chemist to enhance product development and manufacturing processes. The role involves designing new products, optimizing formulations, and conducting trials to ensure quality and performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in gravure printing and a strong understanding of pigments and adhesion technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gravure-printing, ideally in decorative or laminated film applications.
• Strong understanding of pigments and dispersion techniques.
• Ability to plan, organise, and analyse results.

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

Solvent selection

Testing and analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

R&D Chemist - printing and coating

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000

CY Partners are recruiting for a permanentR&D chemist - printing and coatingto assist with the research, development and production of decorative PVC films. Working within the development team you will contribute to the development of new products, improvement of existing formulations and optimisation of the manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Proven experience in gravure-printing, ideally in decorative or laminated film applications.
• Strong understanding of pigments, including colour development, dispersion techniques, and compatibility with binders.
• Working knowledge of primers and adhesion promoters, including solvent selection and performance testing.
• Ability to plan, organise, carry out testing work and to analyse results.
• 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 sounds interesting to you apply now or contact [e-mail] with any questions.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. CY Partners is acting as an Employment Business / Agency in relation to this vacancy.