Ink Chemist

Role & responsibilities -

Responsible for preparing and managing inks as per production plans, ensuring quality standards, color consistency, and performance parameters. Provides press-side support, troubleshooting, and controls ink waste to maintain efficiency and meet customer requirements.

1. Ink Management System (IMS):

• To assess Ink Quantity requirements and prepare (blend) the ink for the jobs in advance as per Customers Production Planning and Print Quantity.

• Rework or use Dilute Ink stocks to maintain agreed level of Press Return Inks as per mutually agreed Target.

• Ensure all inks produced meet DIC internal recommendations and also Customer’s requirements including Color consistency, Drying speed, Viscosity, Adhesion, etc.

• Adjustment on press due to printing or environment conditions.

• Monitor and keep under control Ink shade matching Time & material waste on-press.

• Press-side process trouble shooting.

2. Technical Support:

• Provide on-site technical assistance for ink applications.

• Troubleshoot print-related issues and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct ink trials, performance evaluations, and process audits.

3. Customer Interaction:

• Act as the technical interface between the customer and internal teams.

• Train customer operators on IMS usage and ink handling best practices.

• Maintain strong relationships with press operators, supervisors, and quality teams.

4. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain daily reports on ink consumption, returns, and performance. • Document technical issues, resolutions, and improvement opportunities.

• Provide feedback to R&D and production teams for continuous improvement.

5. Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in ink handling and storage.

• Comply with environmental and regulatory standards.