R&D Ink Chemist — Formulation & Print Technology

HP; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 93,400 - 143,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

HP in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an experienced Research & Development Ink Chemist to develop new ink formulations for imaging and printing. The role blends empirical design with modeling, focusing on inkjet ink attributes, durability, and print quality, while collaborating with printer component designers to balance system tradeoffs.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field with wet-chemistry/formulation experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of fundamental chemical mechanisms.
• Wet chemistry or ink formulation experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems in fast-paced product development.

Responsibilities

• Component development for ink systems.
• Formulation design for performance and manufacturing.
• Print system characterization and optimization.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional/global teams.
• External supplier material co-development and manufacturing.

Skills

Ink formulation

Wet chemistry

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional skills

English fluency

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

HP in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an experienced Research & Development Ink Chemist to develop new ink formulations for imaging and printing. The role blends empirical design with modeling, focusing on inkjet ink attributes, durability, and print quality, while collaborating with printer component designers to balance system tradeoffs.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or related field with wet-chemistry/formulation experience and strong communication.