POLYMER RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Reporting to the Principal Scientist in Research and Advanced Development, this position is responsible for developing new materials for research projects designed to advance the performance and understanding of E Ink's paper-like electrophoretic display technology. This individual will be a member of a team responsible for developing new electronic paper display platforms and materials for external and internal customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize new polymeric materials with unique chemical, optical and electrical properties;
• Invent and prepare new pigments for electrophoretic ink applications;
• Collaborate with colloid scientists and ink formulators to increase understanding of electrophoretic mechanism;
• Aid in developing manufacturable routes to practical new pigment formulations and provide guidance to Development, Pilot and Operations to implement improved E Ink products;
• Plan, schedule and execute experiments;
• Analyze, present and document the results
• Knowledgeable in latest research and techniques.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry with 3 - 8 years of experience;
• Demonstrated ability to apply latest polymer synthesis techniques;
• Demonstrate knowledge of Design of Experiments;
• Must have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of urgency and a performance metrics-driven style;
• Must have sound analytical skills, attention to details, strong problem solving skills and a demonstrated high level of creativity;

Contact

Kim Castelda / Human Resources
E Ink Corporation
Email your resume: jobs@eink.com
Fax: 617.499.6200
Please, NO phone calls.

E Ink offers a competitive salary, including stock options, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of joining a successful, high profile startup company. We are an equal opportunity employer.

About E Ink Corporation

Founded in 1997 based on research started at the MIT Media Lab, E Ink Corporation is the leading supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies. Products made with E Ink's revolutionary electronic ink possess a paper-like high contrast appearance, ultra-low power consumption and a thin, light form. E Ink's technology is ideal for many consumer and industrial applications spanning handheld devices, watches, clocks and public information and promotional signs. Future technology developments will enable many new applications through ultra-thin, lightweight, rugged, flexible, full color displays.

E Ink has commercialized many different forms of "Electronic Paper" solutions over the past ten years. Most recently, Sony, Lexar, Motorola and others have all won prestigious awards for their use of E Ink's technology in their devices. Customers value E Ink's technology for its brightness, high contrast, and low power - attributes that are similar to that of paper. E Ink is currently mass manufacturing high-resolution displays for several electronic books, including the Amazon Kindle & Sony Reader, as well as for signage, watches and other portable devices. For more information about E Ink, please visit our web site at www.eink.com