Ink Formulation and Application Scientist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Client is looking for a motivated Ink and Print Engineer who is driven by the opportunity to make a significant impact at the ground level of a small energetic team with innovative technology. The successful candidate will be a curious and fast learner who can work efficiently and balance fundamental research and external engagement with partners. The phenotype for this candidate is one who is motivated and excited about building a product from the ground up and working with customers to meet industry specifications and get to market. They will have the ability to wear many hats and adapt to changing environments, making good, independent judgment calls and working well in a team to accomplish the highest priority goals.
The person will have direct responsibility for strengthening the company's performance:
Formulating new inks for screen printing and inkjet printing Improve coating properties through commercial additives and processing techniques Interfacing with partners and fulfilling customer orders Driving internal R&D and pursuing fundamental discoveries that strengthen the current and future generations of Cypris' offerings.
The individual will catalyze the development and optimization of Cypris Materials' structural color inks and coatings for translation to market in 2024.
Background And Experience
The ideal candidate will have a background in inks, coatings, formulation development, processing, and application. They will demonstrate the ability to address technical challenges and provide creative solutions to compelling scientific questions key skills and previous experience:
B.S. or M.S. in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline Hands-on experience with ink formulation and industrially relevant printing processes required Familiarity with UV curable/crosslinking chemistries and additives Previous work with clear coat technologies and/or laminates Experience with scaling-up formulation and processes for production Experience with the design of experiment (DOE) software Familiarity with common coating testing methods (ASTM or similar)
Benefits Include 401k contribution, 15 days PTO, 19 Company + federal holidays including time off between December 24th and January 1st, and medical, dental, vision, and gym membership.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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