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Our Philosophy
Polyera is dedicated to building a world-class R&D team to discover new organic functional materials to produce flexible & printed electronics. There are two main elements to this:
- Hire the best. Our scientists are usually recruited out of leading companies and/or top research institutions. We look for people with good attitude, team spirit, strong work ethics, and a passion for organic materials in printed and flexible electronics.
- Foster a culture of pioneers. We are here to change the game by making breakthrough advancements. To do that, we foster a culture of pioneers, in which innovation is catalyzed, not inhibited, leading to a high-energy environment with a relentless drive for results.
Benefits to You
- Highly-competitive compensation with full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k)
- Work in an exciting and growing industry with some of the leading scientists in the world
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Position: Research Assistant, Chemist
Mission: Assist Senior Researchers in the synthesis of new functional materials.
Summary
The purpose of our R&D efforts - and our business - is the development of new semiconductor, dielectric, and interfactial materials. We are seeking an intelligent, hard-working team player to assist our senior scientists in running reactions, synthesizing new compounds, and scaling up existing materials. The ideal candidate is someone with strong work ethics and a good attitude and who wishes to learn a lot while working with one of the world's leading groups in this exciting and growing area of electronics. Plus, people here are nice.
Job responsibilities:
- Supporting senior scientists in the synthesis and scale-up of materials.
- Carrying out product purification.
Key Characteristics You Should Possess:
- Pride in your work. You enjoy what you do and enjoy doing it well.
- Willingness to Learn. You enjoy learning new things, and are willing to listen, watch, do, and learn.
- Positive Attitude. You deal well with setbacks, frustrations, and stress.
- Flexibility. You can handle frequently changing priorities.
- Team Player. You work well with others and are able to take orders from others.
- Technical Aptitude and Interest. You have a natural technical ability and are interested in how things work.
- Enjoyment of Lab Work. You like working in a lab setting, and working with your hands.
- Detail Orientation and Organization. You are naturally organized and enjoy making things that way. Details matter to you.
- Commitment and Tenure. You’re looking to stay in one place for at least 3-5 years. When you find a place you like, you tend to stay with it.
Other Requirements
- A bachelor or master'a degree in chemistry.
- Two to three years of industry experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with organic functional materials.
Other Available Positions
- Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist, Materials Processing & Device Fabrication
Job responsibilities include the evaluatation and optimization of organic semiconductor and/or dielectric materials for OTFT or OPV applications, the development of organic materials formulations for different printing techniques (inkjet, gravure, etc.), and the support of the development and commercialization of materials platforms for OTFT and OPV applications. Required educational background is a Ph.D. in Materials science and engineering, Chemistry, Electric Engineering, or any field related to organic electronics (OTFTs or OPVs). Hands-on experience in the field of organic electronics is preferred.
- Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist, Inorganic/Solid State Chemist
Job responsibilities include carrying out metal oxide precursor synthesis as well as metal oxide thin film growth from solution. The position requires a PhD in Chemistry (inorganic/solid state) and possibly previous laboratory experience with metal oxide film growth is a plus. No prior experience with electronic materials is required.
- Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist, Organic/Polymer Chemist
Job responsibilities include carrying out the design and synthesis of semiconducting polymer, as well as related organic electronic materials. The position requires a PhD in Chemistry (organic/polymer) and previous laboratory experience with conducting polymer synthesis is necessary. Prior experience with electronic materials for OTFT or OPV is preferable.
- Research Assistant, Materials Processing & Device Fabrication
Job responsibilities include supporting scientists in the fabrication and characterization of organic electronic devices. Routine lab work may include dissolving/preparing polymer solutions, fabricating polymer thin films by spin-coating, depositing metal electrodes using thermal evaporator, and testing film thickness and electric characteristics. The postion requires a bachelor or master degree in materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields.
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