Manuela Schnetzinger

Experience

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  A Tonal Indústria Química Ltda

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  • Hands-on lab bench work, supervised two people• Gained extensive understanding on various types of UV formulation raw materials: monomers, oligomers, PI’s, stabilizers, additives, etc.• Developed primers / base coats to improve the print quality (dot gain) of inkjet ink prints on various substrates: plastic, wood and paper• Formulated Eco-friendly water borne coatings based on Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD’s) for application on plastic substrates• Used analytical equipment: FTIR-ATR, PS Analyzer (DLS), MW and ZP Analyzers, Surface Tension, Brookfield, and ImageXpert Drop Watcher, Rheology• Assisted the production manager on processes of newly developed products and quality control/assurance of products Weniger anzeigen

  • Research And Development Chemist

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Research And Development Project Analyst

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Research And Development Lab Technician

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  TIGITAL Inks & Tattoo

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

  Key Responsibilities:• Responsible for the development of UV and Water based ink formulations including characerization and Application. • Development of grinding paste formulations.• Development of primers and top coatings.Other / additional tasks:• Technical support for inquiries from internal customers (Sales, QS, Production) - Support QS in case of complaints. - Participation in FMEAs & risk analysis. - Production of sales sample orders.• Representation of TIGER at customers and trade shows - Presence on exhibition booths. - Execution of tests with/at customers. Weniger anzeigen

  • Senior Formulator at TIGITAL Inks

    Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Junior Formulator

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
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  Metadynea Austria GmbH

  Aug 2023 - now

  PD Chemist Surfacing Materials

  I work as a Product Development Chemist specializing in synthesizing raw materials for various industries within the Surface Materials sector. My role involves conducting analyses during development, assisting with production scale-up, ensuring quality control, and providing technical support.Key Responsibilities:• Synthesizing and analyzing new materials to assess their suitability for different applications.• Documentation according to regulations.• Collaborating with teams to transition from small-scale to large-scale production.• Maintaining quality standards through rigorous checks and troubleshooting.• Offering technical assistance to both internal teams and external partners.• Staying updated on industry trends and regulations to drive continuous improvement. Weniger anzeigen