About Us
NLM Photonics is a Seattle-based semiconductor technology company that develops cutting-edge electro-optic (EO) modulation technology for transforming computing and communications. We are a growing, venture-backed startup and welcome new members to our diverse and dynamic team. Our world-class team includes incredible scientists, experienced entrepreneurs, and passionate communicators. We want everyone to feel engaged and empowered and are an equal opportunity employer. Join us and be part of the future of photonics!
Location:
NLM’s research and development operations are located at CoMotion Labs in Fluke Hall, on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. A few hundred yards from Lake Washington, it is surrounded by stunning mountain views and a short walk from the University of Washington Link Light Rail Station.
Job Position Description:
Job type: Full-time exempt
Pay range: $90,000-120,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
Reporting Line: CTO
Direct supervisor: Director of Materials Development
Location: On-site (Seattle)
Summary: NLM Photonics is seeking a Chemist to perform formulation, analyses, and syntheses of organic electro-optic materials, including quality control, sample preparation, deposition, and custom formulations. This primarily on-site position involves extensive independent laboratory work as well as collaboration with other NLM researchers and engineers. The position requires on-site laboratory and cleanroom work 3-5 days per week in Seattle; depending on business needs, other duties are flexible as to location. Up to 10% travel (domestic and international) may be required for customer and partner site visits.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct organic synthesis of conjugated molecules and analytical measurements.
- Evaluate chemical products for quality control.
- Prepare solution formulations and evaluate stability.
- Prepare chemical shipments.
- Maintain chemical inventory and contribute to the environmental health and safety program.
- Maintain a safe workplace and follow and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare thin film devices.
- Analyze data on compounds, formulations, and thin-film devices and present results and conclusions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams including chemists, material scientists, process engineers, optical design engineers, fabrication engineers, packaging engineers, and applications engineers to effectively synthesize and formulate organic electro-optic materials and implement them in products.
- Engage with US and international private-sector customers and US government customers, including appropriate security practices for proprietary and/or export-controlled information.
- Contribute to the development of technical documentation for internal and external use.
- Contribute to the development of new Intellectual Property related to organic electro-optic materials and formulations thereof.
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related field
- 1-3 years of professional experience (inclusive of postgraduate education)
- Experience with standard analytical techniques (e.g. NMR, GC/MS, HLPC, FTIR, UV/Vis)
- Experience with organic syntheses and purifications
- Possess strong written and verbal communications skills
- Possess good laboratory documentation skills
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Spin coating experience
- Cleanroom experience
- Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
- Electrochemical analyses (CV, etc.)
- Ink formulation and inkjet printing
- Metrology (profilometry, ellipsometry, AFM, SEM, etc.).
As an NLM team member you’ll enjoy:
- Mentoring from industry-leading scientists and executives
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401k plan
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays per calendar year
- All Washington State mandatory benefits, including Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave and statutory paid sick/safe time off
- Employee stock option plan
- Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
