Associate Scientist (BS or MS)

Join a high-energy, sophisticated nano-technology company addressing the high-growth metaverse; a marketplace projected to grow from $27 billion in 2020 to in excess of $800 billion by 2030. Our products enhance the performance for Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality devices, a large component of the overall metaverse growth.

By synthetically replicating metal oxides that nature has perfected, Pixelligent has reinvented the way composite materials are made, dramatically improving the efficiency and sustainability of consumer electronics and clean energy applications. Our PixClear® Designer Compounds™ deliver a combination of properties, operating efficiencies and never-before-seen performance for Augmented and Mixed Reality, NextGen displays, Sensors, and Clean Energy-related applications. Pixelligent was named the Manufacturer of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for all companies under $1B in sales, has raised over $60M in equity funding, and has been awarded over $20M in US Federal grant programs.

At Pixelligent, we’re searching for an Associate Scientist.

Summary

The Associate Scientist I will support the Product Development team in the surface modification of Pixelligent’s nanocrystals, the dispersion of nanocrystals into solvents and polymers, and forming various products from the prepared nanocomposites. This position will also tabulate data and report results according to internal and/or customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* This is not an inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned

• Working under the leadership of the senior scientific team in a laboratory environment to support new product development.
• Preparation and analysis of chemical samples using existing SOPs to support product manufacturing, product development, and other research projects.
• Conduct research and develop new materials in support of various governmental research grants awarded to Pixelligent.
• Obtaining and evaluating data, using statistical methods when necessary, and communicating it to the senior scientific team.
• Communicating updates in a timely and concise manner with management and other personnel on projects.
• Operation of equipment such as UV-Vis, viscometer, FTIR, spin coater, UV curing, ink-jet printer, and other scientific equipment, as needed.
• Maintains a safe and organized laboratory.
• Other project related tasks as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Education and/or Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
2. One (1) year of relevant experience.
3. Proficient with wet chemistry and standard organic chemistry processes

**All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 when they start employment.