R&D Inkjet Chemist

To strengthen our Research & Development department, we are looking for a : 

R&D INKJET CHEMIST

ROLE: 

• Manage R&D projects related to digital printing.
• Develop and qualify inkjet inks from formulation to print trials.
• Create and validate concepts through hands on experiments in the laboratory, generate demonstrators and specimens.
• Propose viable technical solutions related to ink formulation with the help of test beds and digital printing lab demonstrators.
• Contribute to innovation by collaborating with engineers, chemists, and scientists (generation of ideas, proof of concept and IP).
• Interact with internal and external customers (testing and delivery).
• Participate in the industrialization of technical solutions with Manufacturing and Operations and provide troubleshooting.
• Be responsible and maintain lab equipment, propose improvements and investments.
• Stay up to date with new digital printing technologies, provide active technology watch.
• Document test results, procedure, and projects.

PROFILE:

• University Master degree in chemistry, materials science, polymer science or similar with a solid experience in formulation of inks, coatings, paints. 
• Previous experience in UV chemistry and digital printing is definitively a plus.
• Established professional network in the field of printing (raw materials, technology suppliers, integrators, OEMs) will be strongly appreciated.
• Willing to provide experimental effort toward a technical solution (formulation and print testing) and to push towards productization.
• Experience in project management and interaction with partners (internal & external), suppliers and customers.
• Autonomy, pragmatism, ability to convince, resilient and able to deal with job complexity and people.
• Good verbal, written and communicational skills.
• Languages: written and conversational English is a must (C1 level), French is a plus.

JOIN US!

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees.
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success.
• Our people contribute to a more secure world.
• Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength.

 
We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organisation in a fascinating industry.