Ink Chemist

RISE is the Swedish Research Institute and innovation partner. In international collaboration with industry, academia and the public sector, we ensure the competitiveness of the business community and contribute to a sustainable society. Our 2,700 employees support and promote all manner of innovative processes. RISE is an independent, state-owned research institute that offers unique expertise and about 100 testbeds and demonstration facilities, instrumental in future-proofing technologies, products and services.

The Section for Printed electronics is specialized in organic, printed and hybrid electronics. Many technologies and components on flexible substrate were developed and RISE holds more than 50 patents in this emerging field. Our testbed, PEA Manufacturing, is a part of the Printed Electronics Arena which facilitates a laboratory and competence environment for large area and printed electronics.

About the position

Our continued growth has created an exciting career opportunity for you as Formulation Chemist for functional inks used in Printed Electronics. You will formulate, compound and evaluate all components of liquid inks and coatings and assess performance against defined sets of requirements (graphical, mechanical and electrical). You'll have an opportunity to work on new ink concepts mainly with inkjet, gravure and screen printable inks.

We aim for a permanent employment, but we offer a one-year contract to begin with.

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in organic chemistry or related field; 3-5 years of formulation experience with water/organic solvent based graphical printing inks/pigment dispersions (less experience may be considered); Experience/familiarity with

* raw material used in printable formulations (binders, adhesive promoters, curing systems, etc.)
* polymeric species and in providing analytical support for a variety of chemistries, including thermosetting resins and conjugated polymers
* equipment for printing, coating and ink production

Ability to formulate processing procedures that are scalable to production equipment; Operating experience in inkjet, gravure and screen printing is a plus

Self-motivated with strong analytical, organizational and time management skills; Strong interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication;

Application

If the position sounds interesting and you want to know more, please contact Petronella Norberg +46 736404515 or Peter Dyreklev +46 761158865. The deadline for applications is December 16, 2018. Interviews may take place during the application period.

Union representatives: Lazaros Tsantaridis 010-516 62 21 och Linda Ikatti, 010-516 51 61

Ink, chemist, chemistry, science, research, RISE

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