R&D Chemist - Printing and Coating Location: CY Partners are recruiting for a permanent R&D Chemist - Printing and Coating to assist with the research, development and production of decorative PVC films. Design and trial new decorative designs for polymeric films using gravure printing, aligned with market trends and customer expectations.
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., Proven experience in gravure-printing, ideally in decorative or laminated film applications.
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.