Research & Development Dispersion Chemist
Core
Technical leader in pigment dispersion science and technology development, solving complex formulation and scale-up problems at the intersection of pigment/dispersant chemistry, colloidal stabilization, and ink performance.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Dispersion Chemist (Pigment/Ink)
Builds
Next-generation technologies for HP's pigment ink portfolio, scalable and manufacturable dispersion solutions.
Domain
Chemical industry + Pigment/Ink/Colloidal Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Pigment/dispersant chemistry, Colloidal science, Surface chemistry, Rheology, DOE and statistical analysis, Manufacturing scale-up, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Inkjet printing technology, Color science, Aqueous dispersion development, Intellectual property generation, Global technical leadership
Technologies
DOE, Statistical tools
Responsibilities
Lead advanced dispersion development programs from concept through manufacturing implementation; Identify emerging technologies and process innovations; Lead dispersion process development across laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing scales; Apply colloidal and surface chemistry principles to optimize formulations; Partner with manufacturing for technology transfer; Design and interpret hypothesis-driven experiments; Translate findings into actionable technical strategies; Mentor other chemists and drive capability development within the Dispersion Center of Excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities