Job Description
Job Description
Team up with the most innovative company where Imagination becomes reality! E Ink is the originator, pioneer, and commercial leader in ePaper technology. The Billerica Research & Development team is thriving and growing as we help develop products that are changing how people access information every day. We are seeking qualified candidates who are self-driven, looking to advance their career and become a high-impact player on a team.
Based on technology from MIT’s Media Lab, E Ink has transformed and defined the eReader market. Its Electrophoretic Display products make it the worldwide leader for ePaper. The Company’s corporate philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences and environmental benefits through advanced technology development.
Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives is fostered to create an inclusive work environment.
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.
We offer a competitive/generous benefits package that fits the needs of our employees. It includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. (see E Ink │ Our Company)
And we're looking for a Formulation Scientist!
About the position:
E Ink is seeking a highly motivated, creative and hands-on scientist to conduct leading-edge materials and process research for novel electrophoretic display technology. The Scientist will be working on formulation development, thin-film characterization, lamination and electrooptical characterization to support new designs and materials introduction into the next generation of ePaper devices. This individual will be based in Billerica, MA, and be part of a highly interdisciplinary team in E Ink’s R&D to enable technical innovations from conception to commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enable the design and development of liquid formulations for thin film laminates
- Characterize formulations and thin films via physical and chemical analytical methods (e.g. viscometry, ATR-IR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, peel testing)
- Provide and seek active feedback to enable data-driven iterative design
- Enable the development of bench-scale prototypes via thin-film lamination for rapid and iterative formulation screening
- Characterize prototypes via electrooptical characterization techniques
- Maintain a rigorous electronic database of formulation and analytical characterization data made widely accessible within the organization
Qualifications
- B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering or related fields and 5 years of experience in formulation design, thin-film coating, lamination and characterization
- Excellent troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-directed, motivated, and hands-on personality. Ability to work in a fast-paced, open-minded, highly interdisciplinary work environment
Preferences
- Experience with polymer characterization techniques (viscometry, mechanical testing)
- Experience with photopolymerization and radiation cured resins
- Working knowledge of Design of Experiments and statistical analysis
- Familiarity with basic electrical and/or electronic measurements on thin-film devices
Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Medical, dental and vision on 1st day
- Company 401K match
- 20 PTO days
- Generous sick leave policy
- Casual day to day work environment
- Hybrid/flexible work environment (for some positions)
E Ink is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. E Ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, or on any basis prohibited by federal and state law.
Salary Range Disclosure: The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000, not including any variable pay. The total compensation package may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other variable pay components. The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate at the time of posting and may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.