Senior Project Leader: Liquid Inks

Our Client is a recognised leader within their sector of specialist inks and this is a fantastic opportunity to be in a position for further advancement within the laboratory to more senior technical roles, or a move towards a technical service role.

Role reports to: Technical Manager.

The main purpose of the role will be to:

• Develop high quality and innovative Liquid Ink products and contribute to product development programmes to meet business needs and within agreed deadlines.
• To maintain current product ranges ensuring compliance, changes when necessary, material understanding and formulation cost savings. Significantly contribute to the technology knowledge and understanding.
• Key relationships will include laboratory / operational personnel, providing support, training and guidance for junior technical staff, liaison with external research partners.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Plan and execute development projects against agreed timescales according to business needs.
• Provide extensive technical knowledge for effective problem resolution.
• Communicate regular project status updates and documentation to internal stakeholders in a clear and concise way. Maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Identifies relevant technologies and creates novel new products via literature/patent search and in house R&D.

Essential Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in leading projects
• Extensive knowledge of printing ink and coatings technology
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of formulating principles
• Degree in Chemistry/Physics or related discipline

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