Research and Development Ink Chemist
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Research and Development Ink Chemist
Why join our team
At HP, we exist to amaze through the technologies we create, the experiences we enable, and the impact we deliver for customers around the world. As an Ink RnD Chemist in HP’s Chemistry Center of Excellence Organization located in sunny San Diego, you will help develop and advance innovative inks and fluids that power industry-leading inkjet and other printing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams, solve complex technical challenges, and design innovative products from concept through development and transfer to final manufacturing. We welcome candidates who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn, bringing a passion for science and technology, a growth mindset, and a desire to help shape the future of digital printing .
Job Summary
The R&D Chemist is responsible for the design and formulation of ink, dispersion, and related chemical technologies through a combination of empirical design and modeling methods. This role combines formulation science, process development, scale-up, technical problem solving, and cross-functional leadership to deliver solutions that meet performance, quality, manufacturability, regulatory, cost, and supply requirements. The work will focus on developing components and formulations that expand various ink and printing fluid attributes. It 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.
Responsibilities
Design and optimize ink, dispersion, and related formulations to achieve product performance, quality, Regulatory, Manufacturability, cost, and supply objectives.
Lead component development and technical projects from concept through product qualification and introduction
Cross-functional/pan global team participation and leadership
Apply expertise in formulation science, pigment and dye chemistry, polymers, colloidal systems, and surface chemistry to solve complex technical challenges.
Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable technical recommendations.
Support Print system characterization, process development, manufacturing scale-up, technology transfer, and production readiness activities.
Lead technical investigations and resolve formulation, process, quality, and manufacturing issues.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, regulatory, and supplier partners to deliver business objectives.
Communicate technical progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams and fellow chemists.
Qualifications
Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field.
Understanding of fundamental chemical mechanisms. Key areas include: Formulation development and dispersion technology
Pigment and dye chemistry
Polymers in solution,
Organic and Inorganic nanoparticle suspensions
Interfacial and surface chemistry
Proficiency in appropriate analytical instruments and 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
Desired qualifications
Programming skills
Familiarity with printing technology and color science
Formulation experience is a plus
The pay range for this role is $114,600 to $170,000 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or…