We are seeking an experienced Inks Applications Scientist with over 10 years of experience developing, formulating, and commercializing Inks. This role demands deep technical knowledge of ink formulations, raw materials, printing techniques, and substrates, combined with strategic leadership to drive innovation, cost optimization, and environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating closely with R&D, marketing, sales teams, and customers to deliver high-performance materials for Inks applications that meet regulatory and market requirements. This position sits within Eastman’s technology organization and provides support for our Coatings business organization. The position reports through the Group Leader Coatings Applications Development, located Ghent Belgium and is part of a global team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship on Inks properties, printing/application processes (e.g., Inkjet, Flexo, Gravure), performance testing and application requirements for various substrates.
- Lead customer-facing projects regarding the design, development, and optimization of ink materials and formulations, including resins, solvents, additives, etc.
- Drive innovation in sustainable solutions by evaluating new raw materials, bio-based solutions, and recyclable/compostable technologies.
- Develop and maintain detailed testing specifications, technical documentation, and compliance requirements tailored to inks.
- Engage the packaging value chain to discover needs across multiple applications and prioritize opportunities for development work
- Influence decision makers at customers to adopt new solutions
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments related to inks and sustainability to inform strategic decisions.
- Partner with cross functional teams across R&D, marketing, sales and business development teams to deliver new business growth
