Resin Chemist

Location: Bishops Stortford

Coatings Chemist – Varnish/Resin –

Our client is part of an international chemicals and coatings organisation and is a leading provider of specialist inks. They are at the forefront in technology when it comes to delivering colour expertise and innovative new products.

They are now seeking a Chemist with experience in resin synthesis and polymer chemistry for offset and intaglio printing.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and optimise resins and varnishes for offset and intaglio inks.

* Formulate varnishes to meet demanding rheological, drying, resistance and press performance requirements.

* Select and evaluate raw materials, ensuring performance, cost, and regulatory compliance.

* Conduct laboratory synthesis, ink preparation, printing trials, and performance testing.

* Troubleshoot formulation and application issues in collaboration with R&D and production teams.

Requirements

* BSc or higher in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related field (MSc/PhD desirable).

* Proven experience in resin synthesis and varnish formulation for offset and intaglio printing inks.

* Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry, ink formulation.

* Understanding of VOC regulations, CMR compliance, and sustainable formulation practices.

* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Salary up to £50,000.

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science industries