Summary: This role involves providing technical support, conducting lab studies, observing market trends, and managing projects for technology solutions in printing inks. Highlights: 1. Efficient and effective frontline customer technical support 2. Develop technology solutions through lab studies 3. Manage projects for technology solutions within agreed timelines **Please hand in your application in English!** **Your Tasks – What You can expect as (Junior) Application Specialist (for printing inks)?** * You ensure efficient and effective frontline customer technical support and implement standard technology applications, services, and solutions to meet customer requirements. * You conduct lab studies to develop technology solutions in cooperation with the Technology and Analytical Laboratory. * You observe the local market and competitors from a technology perspective and you provide input for developing competitive applications and services. * You manage projects to deliver defined technology solutions, applications, and services within agreed timelines, budgets, and standards. * You support the resolution of technology‑related customer claims by providing optimized solutions which maximize customer satisfaction. * You interact with external technical partners, market partners, and service providers within your area of responsibility and you cooperate with technology counterparts within the Group. **Your Profile – What do you bring as (Junior) Application Specialist (for printing inks)?** * You hold a university degree in Chemistry (Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree) or a comparable qualification and ideally bring experience in the Graphic Arts, Packaging, Paint, or Recycling sector. * You are dynamic, innovative, customer‑ and results‑oriented, with the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and you enjoy to work in team. * You have previous knowledge of liquid inks or polymeric materials. Experience in Circular Economy processes related to material recovery is a plus. * You have a high proficiency in office tools. Knowledge of SAP is a strong advantage. * You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills as well as very good communication skills in English. * You are willing to travel occasionally.