HP
Chemical Engineer / Chemist Postdoctoral Intern
Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- No more than 24 months of professionally related prior work experience, with the stated exclusions.
- Education
- Completed Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field; must be enrolled full time at an accredited university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be currently eligible to work in the US and not require future work authorization sponsorship. HP will not assist with or sign documentation supporting immigration sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
About the job
Supports ink chemistry and materials engineering projects by developing formulations, analyzing experiments, and helping transfer solutions from R&D to manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Formulate inks and design, conduct, and analyze experiments involving pigments, polymers, colloids, and nanoparticle suspensions.
- Support formulation scale-up and manufacturing transfer; assess material changes, quality concerns, and supply risks.
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, document findings, and use data analysis, project management, and AI-assisted tools.
What they ask for
- Completed Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field; must also be enrolled full time at an accredited university.
- Academic, laboratory, or research experience involving pigment chemistry, polymers, colloids, or nanoparticle suspensions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Must be eligible to work in the US in 2027 without requiring future sponsorship; no more than 24 months of professionally related prior work experience, excluding internships, teaching assistance, research work, and military experience.
Pay
$45to $52 per hour (USD; hourly pay)
Tools
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
AI focus
Use AI-assisted productivity and analytical tools to support project execution.
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