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R&D post graduate in formulation chemistry - 12 months

Chemistry
Chemical engineering and processes
Trelleborg, Sweden
Starter Job
This offer doesn't allow remote work
Expected starting date

Published on August 31, 2026

Flint Group Packaging Solutions

Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Biology

Operating through five strategic business segments worldwide – Flexible Packaging, Paper & Board, Narrow Web, Sheetfed Offset, and Flint Group Digital Xeikon – we deliver inks and coatings, tailored solutions, digital print consumables and dig

Trelleborg, Sweden

Project description                                    

The scope of the project is the development of new sustainable UV curable inks and coatings for the labels, shrink sleeves and flexible food packaging markets. 

Studies will include feasibility, development and scale up stages of the project. 

Day-to-day activities consist out of: 

  • Formulation work: identifying and selecting raw materials (oligomers, monomers, pigments, etc…) that you will mix to develop sustainable ink formulations
  • Tests on formulation and printed samples: rheology, coloristic, surface characteristics
  • Work in collaboration with our customer support experts in performing root-cause analysis on customers challenges

You will be working under guidance and in collaboration with a project manager.

You will gain knowledge around the scope of development, project management, food contact requirements, sustainability aspects of inks and industrial ink production process. 

You will also have the opportunity to work in an international team and environment and to exchange with other departments (process, production, procurement, sales and marketing).

What we can offer:

  • An interesting and challenging environment where you can be part of the development of innovative and sustainable products 
  • Developing  yourself within a team of 12 enthusiastic international R&D engineers 
  • Compensation package according to Swedish regulations

Application

Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected]

Level of studies
Bachelor (EQF 6)
Master (EQF 7)
Working language(s)
English/English
Minimun work experience
No experience required
Work permit or visa not required
Other requirements
  • Master’s degree or bachelor in chemistry, knowledge in UV formulation is a plus
  • Efficient communication skills in English
  • Proactiveness, ability to work in autonomy
Expected skills
Solving problems
Communicating with colleagues and clients
Presenting information, including research or technical information
Intercultural collaboration
Pre-departure and arrival guidance
Preparing mixtures or solutions
Transforming and blending materials
Operating scientific and laboratory equipment
Tools
Microsoft Office
Duration
12 month contract
Hours per week
40 hours
Salary (/month)
From 21000 to 24000
SEK
Benefits
Corporate laptop

Wellness allowance

This offer has been posted by:

Lucie Leroy

Junior Project Manager