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Technical Assistant - Optical Enhancement

  • Godmanchester
  • Posted 7th Feb 2012
  • Posted by: Polytec Personnel
  • Salary: £18,000 to £22,000
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Address: Orwell House
    Cowley Road
    Cambridge
    CB4 0PP
  • Reference: 24877
  • This job has been viewed 36 times since it was posted.

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Job Description

Our client, based near Huntingdon, is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the development of optical outcoupling in polymer organic electronic light emitting devices (P-OLEDs). Candidates must have experience of device fabrication, and preferably be educated to degree level in Physics, Materials Science or a related subject.

1. KEY RESULT AREAS

* Fabricate and characterise OLEDs using appropriate techniques

* Characterise the properties of materials and devices

* Work with engineers and scientists in the team to devise and carry out experiments to develop high performance top emitting device technology

* Continuous communication with all members of the team to discuss technical issues, progress and plans

* Actively participate in activities to expand the company's Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio.

* Maintain a culture of health and safety within the laboratory

2. MAIN ACTIVITIES

* Fabricate devices in the company's Cleanroom facilities following standard procedures where appropriate, following good Cleanroom working practice.

* Characterise these devices using the relevant equipment and work with Scientists to develop novel measurement techniques and systems to improve understanding and throughput.

* Analyse results and make conclusions, writing reports when necessary.

* Keep careful records of all laboratory work to ensure control and traceability.

* Identify new approaches and architectures for novel organic electronic devices that will expand the company's IP portfolio and potentially contribute to future revenues.

* Attend regular group meetings and be prepared to discuss results and contribute fully to discussions.

* Liaise with other technical teams within the company to maintain awareness of developments and contribute as appropriate.

* Develop and maintain equipment for characterisation of the properties of OEDs.

* Maintain an awareness of the requirements for commercialisation of new technologies, including the complexity of processing and issues involved in production.

* Communicate effectively across the scientific disciplines within the company to promote internal discussion and move the technology forward.

* Generate and keep records of new Intellectual Property.

* Prepare and deliver presentations when required.

3. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

* Work closely with other members of the Optical Outcoupling team..

* Work closely with other project teams at the Technology Development Centre

* Maintain a close working relationship with the Research and Development Support (RADS) team.

4. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

* Preferably a degree in Physics, Materials Science or related subject.

* Experience of device fabrication, thin film characterisation in the fields of polymer or molecular electronics would be advantageous.

* Enthusiastic, inventive and an aptitude for experimental work is essential

* Good problem-solving skills

* An ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive data.

* An understanding of the particular demands of target-driven Industrial research, and ability and willingness to work towards critical deadlines.

* Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and the ability to report back results accurately and in a timely manner. The role will include making presentations to internal and external groups

* Good team playing skills and the ability to operate in multi-disciplinary/cross functional teams.

* The candidate should be able to demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach to work in a dynamic and changing environment

* Good organisation skills

* Ability to show attention to detail and to keep accurate and traceable records

* Understanding of the value of IP and the ability to manage IP appropriately, including working with others to file invention disclosures in a timely fashion.

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