Technical Services & Business Development Chemist

Overview

Technical service & formulation support for printing/packaging inks and coatings.

Key Responsibilities

• formulation development
• lab testing
• technical support
• trend monitoring
• customer engagement
• conference speaking

Tasks

-Represent allnex as a technical expert at conferences, trade shows, and customer forums within the printing and packaging sector. -Plan and execute laboratory work, including formulation development, application testing, and performance benchmarking to address customer and market needs. -Translate customer requirements into actionable development briefs and contribute to technical value propositions and launch materials. -Travel to customer sites, industry events, and internal meetings (up to 30%) to provide in-person technical support and strengthen customer relationships. -Monitor market and technology trends in printing and packaging to identify innovation opportunities and guide portfolio development. -Provide hands-on technical service and formulation support for printing and packaging applications (inks and coatings), focusing on energy curable, waterborne, and solventborne technologies. -Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and R&ampD teams to support product selection, troubleshooting, and new product introductions for printing and packaging markets. -Engage directly with customers through on-site visits, technical discussions, and virtual meetings to understand challenges and deliver solutions.

Requirements

• polymer chemistry
• formulation
• printing
• bachelor's
• data analysis
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Strong working knowledge of waterborne, energy curable, and/or solventborne chemistries. -Experience with printing and packaging technologies or materials is highly desirable. -Fluent English skills, both written and verbal, required -Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field required Master’s degree preferred. -Knowledge of polymer chemistry, surface chemistry, or radiation-curable systems is a plus. -Minimum 5 years of hands-on formulation experience in coatings or inks, preferably for printing and packaging applications. -Strong foundation in formulation science and application testing for coatings and/or inks. -Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions (Sales, Marketing, R&ampD) and influence outcomes. -Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% for customer visits, technical support, and industry events. -Proven ability to work independently in a laboratory setting, including formulation development, application testing, and performance benchmarking. -Equivalent technical experience in lieu of formal education may be considered. -Demonstrated success in engaging with customers to understand technical needs, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective solutions. -Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation. -Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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About Allnex

-Specializes in high-performance coatings. -Provides innovative solutions in coatings, adhesives, and sealants for various markets. -Has a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. -Partners with a diverse range of industries. -Solutions are used in automotive, construction, energy, industrial applications, and more. -Has continuously expanded its global footprint by acquiring leading coating brands and advancing its technology. -Recognized for cutting-edge products designed to meet the needs of the ever-evolving market. -Ensures solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each sector with a customer-focused approach. -Products play a critical role in the development of sustainable and energy-efficient coatings worldwide.

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