Ink Chemistry R&D Scientist – Formulation & Printing

HP; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Additional flexible vacation and sick/

11 paid holidays

Job summary

HP in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an R&D Ink Chemist to develop new ink formulations for inkjet printing, evaluate print attributes, and improve durability across media. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to balance performance, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues across sites, including Corvallis, to advance ink chemistry and system-level improvements for printing components and processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in chemical mechanisms.
• Experience with inkjet ink development and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop ink formulations and characterize print attributes.
• Collaborate with printer component designers to optimize system performance.
• Lead cross-functional and global team efforts on ink development.
• Engage external suppliers for co-development and manufacturing.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Ink formulation

Color science

Programming skills

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

HP in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an R&D Ink Chemist to develop new ink formulations for inkjet printing, evaluate print attributes, and improve durability across media. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams to balance performance, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues across sites, including Corvallis, to advance ink chemistry and system-level improvements for printing components and processes.