Co-op Research Technician - Electrochemical & Electro-optical Characterization C3HB

E Ink • Billerica, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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) We’re looking for a Co-op Research Technician in Electrochemical & Electro-Optical Characterization! About the Position: We are seeking a detail-oriented and disciplined research co-op to learn and execute fundamental electrochemical and electrooptical experiments. You will work closely with a senior researcher who will provide instruction on the theory underlying these experiments, guide subsequent data analysis, and mentor you in adapting established techniques to generate novel experimental variants. The bulk of the work will involve electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiostatic methods to investigate potential relationships between optical and electrical states. The role may also involve elements of statistical process control and will provide valuable exposure to sound experimental design principles. This work directly supports the development of a color platform for E Ink’s core ePaper technology.

Requirements

• Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with coursework in mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics
• Strong foundational understanding of mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics
• Minimum of one semester of hands-on wet-lab experience
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis tool capable of curve fitting (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Excel, JMP)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applied statistics and numerical optimization methods
• Background in electrochemistry
• Familiarity with electrooptical measurement techniques
• Experience handling laboratory power sources and instrumentation
• Experience presenting research at conferences or in other professional settings

Responsibilities

• Execute small-perturbation, potentiostatic, and galvanostatic measurements in a timely and experimentally rigorous manner
• Process and analyze experimental data; communicate findings concisely and accurately
• Propose and test creative solutions to technical challenges with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• 3.08 hours of ITO (Intern time off) per payroll
• 401(k)
• Casual day to day work environment
• Shuttle available from Alewife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees