Universal Display Co - New Castle, DE
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
New Castle, DE
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Research Scientist in Process Analytical & Material Science at Adesis Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation, is responsible for the development of crystallization processes for organic and organo-metallic compounds. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to create scalable and efficient crystallization processes that can be transferred to manufacturing. The position requires a PhD in Chemistry and at least three years of industry experience in crystallization process development, focusing on innovative OLED research programs that will impact consumer electronics.
Responsibilities
- Develop robust, safe and scalable crystallization processes for various organic and organo-metallic compounds, specialty chemicals, and intermediates.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver efficient crystallization processes with control of version and form that can be transferred to manufacturing facility.
- Develop crystallization, precipitation or slurry wash processes for purification of intermediates.
- Apply relevant process technology to develop scalable crystallization processes.
- Apply relevant solid state analytical techniques in characterization of compounds.
- Apply DoE and QbD methods for process optimization.
- Apply PAT tools to design, analyze and control manufacturing processes.
- Identify critical process parameters which affect critical quality attributes.
- Maintain chemistry synthesis notebook(s) and batch records as applicable.
- Provide oral and written updates as requested.
- Provide written weekly updates and final synthesis reports to supervisor(s).
- Characterize compounds with little to no supervision.
- Attend all relevant safety training and follow SOPs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry
- 3 years of industry experience in crystallization process development.
- Experience in working with Jacketed reactors.
- Proficiency and hands-on experience in solid state characterization.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Professional Development Program
