Chemistry researcher

As a Chemistry researcher, with a background in chemistry you have a key role in developing new ink technologies for competitive (industrial) printing systems. With your strong analytical skills, judgement, enthusiasm and good communication skills you realize the combination of an excellent sustainability profile together with all the functional requirements of printing technologies.

As a researcher it is your responsibility to come up with ideas, prepare and execute experiments, analyse and interpret the results and use the obtained knowledge to demonstrate the feasibility of your technological solutions.

In this position you are part of a small project team focusing on early-phase technology development. This team works on various topics aimed at large improvement steps in the performance of CPP products when it comes to sustainability and their fit within the circular economy. The main technical expertise of the team is in ink formulations and materials knowledge.

During your assignment you will get to know our organization and technologies, and we will support you to further develop your skills. We will ensure that you get challenging assignments and sufficient support (i.e. training) that fit to your personal growth.

The position is based at a R&D site in Venlo, the Netherlands.

Typical activities:

• Obtaining (state-of-the-art) knowledge on relevant developments in (ink) materials/chemistries that could be interesting for sustainable printing applications (literature search, webinars, networking, etc.)
• Based on that knowledge, generating (testable) ideas for potential ink formulations and associated printing process
• Converting such ideas into an experimental plan and carrying out that plan (connect with material suppliers, obtain the necessary materials, formulate test mixtures, coat or print layers, test material properties, etc.)
• Reporting and sharing research results and providing input for IP generation.
• Discuss and align with (internal) stakeholders on the routes that are explored, for example regarding interactions with other aspects of the printing process/printer architecture.
• Collaborate internally with colleagues (e.g. R&D product development functions, Quality and Sustainability department, IP department) and externally in e.g. industrial-academic joint projects.

We're looking for a team player who has:

• Bachelor or Master degree and a technical education, preferably chemistry (including chemical engineering, biochemistry or material science)
• Solid knowledge of organic/polymer chemistry; a "creative chemist" able to select/design potentially suitable formulations for achieving desired ink and print properties
• Effective work experience in such an innovative/creative chemistry assignment is considered a big plus. Experience/affinity with bio-based materials is valued as well.
• Preferably a minimum of 2 years work experience, ideally within an industrial R&D environment
• Ability to elucidate structure-property relationships, on a molecular level and on the level of a cross-linked (thermoset) network (learn how ink components/composition should be modified in order to influence print properties)
• Combination of generating own ideas and plans as well as hands-on execution of the (experimental) work
• Able to deal with (large) uncertainty, which is inherent to early-phase research. Even better: able to thrive on it and on the freedom that comes along with uncertainty

• Self-starter, large dose of initiative and entrepreneurship
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English – verbally and written

Primary employment conditions

12 x a monthly salary based on experience and background between €3108 - €5880 based on education and experience

8.33% holiday pay

End year pay in the form of a 13th month

Contract form

At least an annual contract, where we would like to work towards an indefinite-term contract

You will always be paid 100% of your salary during your employment contract

Secondary conditions

Pension scheme (pension accrual from day 1)

Annual net €3500 training budget

Net €750 to set up your home workplace

Possibility of referral bonuses

25 days of vacation per year based on 40 hours

Travel allowance

Hybrid working, including 1 or 2 days a week at home

Good and personal guidance with 1 point of contact from Yacht, to be completed according to your own wishes and quantity.

Yacht is the partner for highly educated professionals (BSc, MSc and PhD) in technology In addition to recruiting new Interim Professionals for our organization, we provide Recruitment & Selection services for clients and candidates. Together we will find the perfect assignment for you With us you are also assured of your income, even if your assignment is unexpectedly canceled or expires.

We offer you a network that you can fall back on. Consider our professionally strong professionals who can help you with career orientation, job interviews or substantive issues. We have the largest network of Engineering professionals, but also a very strong network of clients. As a preferred supplier for various (Petro)chemical companies, food manufacturers, energy companies and engineering firms, we can always be the first to offer you the best vacancies

During your career at Yacht you will receive one-on-one coaching and you will continuously discuss your personal development. This way we ensure that your job fits the development goals you have in mind and that you remain continuously challenged. We do this not only by supporting you with a challenging job, but also with training such as a project management course or Six Sigma.

Want to know more about what we can do for you? Please contact Jeannot Dupuis via or