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 process engineering to shape next-generation technologies for HP's pigment ink portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Dispersion Chemist (Technical Lead)
Builds
Scalable, manufacturable dispersion formulations and technologies for pigment ink products
Domain
Chemical industry + Pigment/Ink formulation + Colloidal science
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 mentoring
Technologies
DOE, Statistical tools, Laboratory and pilot scale equipment
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 science and surface chemistry to optimize formulations; Partner with manufacturing for technology transfer; Design hypothesis-driven experiments and interpret complex datasets; Mentor chemists and drive capability development within the Dispersion Center of Excellence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities