Senior Chemist

Electroninks Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electroninks Incorporated in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the research, development, and commercialization of next-generation ink products. You will guide formulation projects, design experiments, and mentor junior chemists while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

You will scale laboratory discoveries into manufacturing processes, optimize product performance, and drive continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading R&D projects in ink formulation.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to mentor chemists and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects supporting current and next-generation ink formulations.
• Design and execute complex experiments to solve formulation challenges.
• Develop, validate, and improve laboratory test methods for ink products.
• Mentor Chemist I and Chemist II by providing technical guidance.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and commercialization efforts.

Skills

Formulation development

Experiment design

Data analysis

Mentoring junior chemists

Tools

Thermal analysis (TGA)

Rheology instruments

Viscosity measurement

Particle size analysis

Job description

As a Senior Chemist , you will serve as a technical leader responsible for advancing the research, development, optimization, and commercialization of current and next-generation ink products. You will lead complex formulation projects, design and execute scientific experiments, develop innovative solutions to technical challenges, and provide technical expertise across cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in scaling new products from laboratory development into manufacturing while mentoring junior chemists and driving continuous improvement throughout the product development process.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development Leadership

• Lead research and development projects supporting current and next-generation ink formulations.
• Design and execute complex experiments to solve formulation challenges and optimize product performance.
• Develop new formulations and improve existing products through data-driven experimentation.
• Understanding of Metal Organic Decomposition (MOD) ink design methodologies
• Independently manage technical projects from concept through commercialization.
• Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects and collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Applications, Quality, and Product Management.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and new technologies.

Formulation Development & Ink Characterization

• Lead formulation development using systematic experimental design and scientific analysis.
• Characterize inks using viscosity, rheology, thermal analysis (TGA), solids content, conductivity, particle size analysis, and other analytical techniques.
• Develop, validate, and improve laboratory test methods.
• Investigate formulation performance issues and recommend technical solutions.
• Evaluate new raw materials and emerging technologies.

Data Documentation & Reporting

• Analyze complex experimental data and provide technical recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain complete laboratory documentation in accordance with internal quality standards.
• Support patent documentation and technical publications as appropriate.

Safety & Laboratory Operations

• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, chemical handling, and EHS requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and inventory.
• Recommend improvements to laboratory processes and testing capabilities.
• Mentor Chemist I and Chemist II employees by providing technical guidance and coaching.
• Lead technical discussions across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Applications teams.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and commercialization efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to formulation development, testing methods, and laboratory operations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of management.