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Research Scientist

@ OTI Lumionics Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario

$75k–$110k/yrOn-siteFull-time4+ years experience
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Overview

OTI Lumionics is hiring a Research Scientist to design experiments and analyze data on OLED device performance and material characteristics. The role is full-time, on-site, and requires a PhD in a physics, electrical engineering or materials field plus a proven track record in advanced semiconductor device work. Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

Pay:

$75,000–$110,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Design experiments on OLED device performance and material characteristics
  • Analyze and present experimental data and findings
  • Operate, troubleshoot and set up R&D equipment
  • Write reports and assembly and test documentation
  • Maintain laboratory and equipment

Requirements summary:

  • PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering
  • Fewer than 3 years of postdoc experience
  • 4+ years characterizing advanced semiconductor devices
  • Hands-on thin-film engineering and CVD/PVD experience
  • Understanding of vacuum systems and process engineering

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
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2026-10-19
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentResearch & science
Experience4+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingLaboratory, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyPhysics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering

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Advanced Materials for OLED

Full company description

At OTI Lumionics we are developing advanced materials—by design—using quantum simulations, machine learning and real-world testing in pilot production. We are currently focused on key enabling materials for OLED displays that will be used in next-generation consumer electronics and automotive. Our advanced electrode materials, and associated manufacturing technology, are being used to build transparent displays and lighting.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 100 College Street, Unit 351, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L5, CA
Business categories
  • Electronics
  • Lighting
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • OTI Lumionics Inc.
  • OTI Lumionics
Specialties
  • Organic Lighting Emitting Diodes
  • Vacuum Science & Technology
  • Thin Film Process
  • speciality chemicals
  • computational chemistry
  • machine learning
  • and quantum computing
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59,552,316

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At OTI Lumionics we are developing advanced materials—by design—using quantum simulations, machine learning and real-world testing in pilot production. We are currently focused on key enabling materials for OLED displays that will be used in next-generation consumer electronics and automotive. Our advanced electrode materials, and associated manufacturing technology, are being used to build transparent displays and…

FieldValue
IndustryChemical Manufacturing
Company size11-50 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2011
SpecialtiesOrganic Lighting Emitting DiodesVacuum Science & TechnologyThin Film Processspeciality chemicalscomputational chemistrymachine learningand quantum computing
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Job description

About Us

OTI Lumionics is developing advanced materials—by design—using quantum simulations, machine learning and real-world testing in pilot production. We are currently focused on key enabling materials for OLED displays that will be used in next-generation consumer electronics and automotive. Our advanced electrode materials, and associated manufacturing technology, are being used to build transparent displays and lighting. We work closely with our partners and customers to design new materials that are mass-production ready. Using our computational Materials Discovery Platform, we are able to rapidly iterate new materials, allowing fast turn around time to meet our customers’ needs.

Workplace Type

On-Site

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design experiments including but not limited to OLED device performance and material characteristic tests
  • Perform literature review on research projects
  • Analyze and present experimental data to summarize key project findings or identify new objectives for the subsequent experiments
  • Collaborate with software engineers by providing feedback on potential improvements that can be made to programs and software developed by OTI Lumionics
  • Troubleshoot and work with Facility Engineers to fix, modify, and set up new equipment
  • Operate R&D equipment
  • Write reports and analyzing data
  • Maintain the laboratory and equipment in a functional state to provide necessary services
  • Assist team on various ongoing projects
  • Generate assembly and test documentation
  • Perform all tasks in accordance with established Safe Work Practices and Standard, Operating Procedures
  • Adhere to health and safety protocols, report hazards, and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Profile

  • PhD in Physics/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science & Engineering
  • < 3 years of Postdoc experience

Required Skills

  • Proven track record (4+ years) in characterization and development of advanced semiconductor devices, including but not limited to LEDs, OLEDs, Organic / Perovskite solar cells
  • Hand-on experience of thin-film engineering and chemical / physical vapor deposition
  • In-depth understanding of vacuum systems
  • Project management, independent and critical thinking, milestone driven project execution
  • Understanding of processing engineering (i.e., design-of-experiment, root-cause analysis, process optimization)
  • Ability to process and analyze data, and identify trends and relationships between different parameters
  • Effective communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time

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