HPResearch & Development Ink Chemist
Develop and formulate inkjet ink components, characterize print attributes, and optimize inks for drop formation.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Own ink formulation from pigment chemistry to drop formation, in a site spanning MEMS fabs to industrial printing presses.
Might not be for you. PhD required; focused on inkjet inks, not broad materials R&D.
Core polymer roleDevelopment of new ink formulations; pigment and dye chemistry; polymers in solution; nanoparticle suspensions; interfacial and surface chemistry
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HP filed 8 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Experience Design Engineer, 3D Metal Printing - Services Competency Engineer, Engineer VI. Median filed pay: $107K a year.
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Role details
Research & Development Ink Chemist
Description -
The R&D chemist position is in HP’s imaging and printing business in our Corvallis, Oregon facility. The work will be focused on development of new ink formulations through a combination of empirical design and modeling methods.
Our group is responsible for the design and formulation of inkjet printing inks including the characterization of the print attributes and robustness. The project will focus on developing components that expand various ink attributes such as optical density and durability on different media. The project will also involve optimizing the new inks for drop formation and the printing process. Part of the role is to collaborate with the printer component designers to implement system level changes to balance tradeoffs in the various components.
Aspects of the role include:
- Component development
- Formulation design (includes design for performance, manufacturing and chemical regulatory guidelines)
- Print system characterization
- Cross-functional/pan global team participation and leadership
External supplier material co-development and manufacturing
Our group is part of a chemistry center of excellence that develops inks for the different print businesses. While we work across several sites, this project will partner primarily with colleagues in our Corvallis, Oregon location. The Corvallis site includes a combination of F&D and manufacturing facilities with work ranging from MEMS fabs to large industrial printing presses.
Qualifications
- Ph. D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
- Understanding of fundamental chemical mechanisms.
- Key areas include:
- Pigment and dye chemistry
- Polymers in solution
- Organic and inorganic nanoparticle suspensions
- Interfacial and surface chemistry
- Proficiency in appropriate analytical instruments and the data interpretation
- Wet chemistry or ink formulation experience
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced product development environment
- Ability to work and effectively interact (remotely, as needed) with team members from other disciplines, projects, organizations, cultures, and companies
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork/interpersonal, communication and technical skills
- Resourceful, creative, and flexible
Fluency in English
Desired qualifications
- Programming skills
- Familiarity with printing technology and color science
Formulation experience is a plus
The pay range for this role is $93,400 to $143,800 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview )
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
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Engineering
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Full time
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No shift premium (United States of America)
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Relocation -
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