Research Scientist

E Ink is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and hands‑on Research Scientist/Engineer to advance E Ink’s front panel laminate (FPL) initiatives through innovations in materials, processes, and device integration. The candidate will contribute to the development of next‑generation electrophoretic display platforms, with a focus on external phase design, capsule materials, formulation development, and mechanism‑driven problem solving.

This individual will work closely with cross‑functional research and development teams to connect material properties, process conditions, capsule performance, coating behavior, device electro‑optical response, and reliability. The role requires strong technical curiosity, experimental rigor, and the ability to translate scientific understanding into practical solutions for FPL product advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop novel materials, formulations, and processes to meet product requirements for electrophoretic displays.
• Conduct wet chemistry experiments to formulate and encapsulate electrophoretic ink systems using a range of encapsulation technologies.
• Develop characterization methods to enable faster turnaround for material screening, formulation selection, and root‑cause analysis.
• Develop a deep understanding of interfacial interactions among polymers, pigments, solvents, binders, and coating interfaces, and connect these interactions to environmental stability and device performance.
• Support rapid learning cycles by identifying critical technical unknowns, designing mechanism‑driven experiments, proposing contingency plans, and translating experimental findings into actionable project recommendations.
• Document results in comprehensive technical reports and contribute to patents and trade secrets for intellectual property generation and new technology development.

Qualifications:

• D. or M.S. with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in materials science, polymer science, chemistry, colloid/interface science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in polymer materials, surface science, interfaces, emulsions, encapsulation, dispersions, soft matter, or formulation science.
• Experience designing experiments, analyzing complex data, and developing structure‑property‑performance relationships.
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, particle size analysis, rheology, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, surface/interfacial characterization, or mechanical testing of soft materials.
• Excellent troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑directed, motivated, and hands‑on personality with the ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly interdisciplinary environment.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of thin films, polymeric phases, and their characterization.
• Experience designing custom experimental setups or test fixtures.
• Knowledge of programming languages and simulation packages is a plus.

Salary Range Disclosure :
The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000 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.

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