Research Technician (2Nd Shift)

At Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) (UDC), we’re changing the way people see the world.

If you’re reading this on a smartphone, there’s a good chance UDC’s materials are producing the light and color shining from your screen right now. UDC’s OLED ingredients are key parts of stunning, energy-efficient displays used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and automobiles. Virtually every OLED consumer electronics product around the world uses UDC’s phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies.

UDC is a publicly traded company and pioneer in the OLED industry. When you join our global team, you are embarking on a journey at the forefront of display technology and organic electronics that impacts the daily lives of people around the world. From engineers to chemists, Ph.D. scientists, technicians, lawyers and more, our UDC team is continuously advancing our field. With a focus on energy efficiency, UDC’s team is contributing to making a better, more sustainable planet. Please visit us at www.oled.com.

Job summary: The Research Technician position will process and characterize OLED devices and their material components. Duties of this position include designing and carrying out processing experiments, recording methods used and keen observations, and communicating results. This role will involve strong collaboration with research engineers and device scientists and work closely in a lab environment with other team members.Responsibilities:

• Process samples and carry out experiments in collaboration with team members.

• Operate various processing tools, including spin coater, glove boxes, fume hoods, deposition tools, etc.

• Characterize samples using AFM, optical microscope, UV-Vis, ellipsometer, etc.

• Assist with special projects, as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma at minimum; AA degree preferred.

• Preferred 3+ years of industrial experience in a research and development environment.

• Preferred working experience in a class 1000 or better cleanroom, with knowledge of various fabrication and characterization tools, such as spin coating, Langmuir-Blodgett deposition, thermal evaporation, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry, scanning electron microscope, etc.

• Experienced in basic computer software and internet application.

• Ability to perform and succeed in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience reading and interpreting general technical information.

  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with peers and management.

• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in an efficient, proactive manner.

• Demonstrated track record of accuracy, thoroughness, and perseverance.

• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Desire to be a part of cutting-edge technology development and application in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

• Knowledge of organic electronics and prior work with nanoparticles is a plus.

Current Benefits at UDC:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program

• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family

• Transit, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) – An employer-paid benefit to reimburse a portion of employees’ eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and pharmacy expenses

• Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability benefits for employees

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• 401(k) company contribution

• Ewing Worldwide Headquarters (HQ) cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch to employees at no cost to them

• Annual charitable matching gift

• Generous Paid Time Off