Senior Technologist – Inkjet Inks - South East England

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ink Technician with the potential to offer further career advancement within the laboratory to more senior technical roles—or a move to technical service position.

Our prestigious client is a renowned global leader in a diverse variety of inks and print supplies. They offer a world‑class product and service offering in a range of specialty inks, and support clients in securing the best printing outcomes. Their specialists help clients with innovative, tailor‑made solutions, combining their innovative strength with the corporate culture of a multinational parent.

The role is based in a highly specialised research and development centre. They believe in continuously training and developing their staff and pride themselves on long‑term retention of their people.

Role reports to: Technical Manager

Work as part of a laboratory‑based team on production and maintenance of existing inkjet products. Support product development, carry out evaluations of new raw materials and conduct a range of day‑to‑day tasks in the laboratory as required.

• Technical skills and ability to resolve problems across the specific product or application area, including understanding of raw materials, ink chemistry, printing applications and technologies.
• Awareness of relevant techniques, formulation approaches and printing processes.
• Product/sampling testing: specific testing to defined standards or tolerances of samples, products, raw materials, and development of new test methods as required.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques, knowledge of SOPs, and ability to follow and develop SOPs.
• Use of laboratory systems: input, maintain records/data, ensure accurate and timely data recording and regular maintenance of records.

• At least three years’ experience working in an ink laboratory environment.
• Resident in the UK and have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors.