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Carestream Health, Inc., formerly Eastman Kodak Company?s Health Imaging Business is an internationally recognized provider of medical and dental imaging systems, healthcare information solutions; molecular imaging systems; and non-destructive products. ONEX, one of Canada?s largest corporations, acquired the Eastman Kodak?s Health Imaging Division in a multi-billion-dollar transaction in May 2007. Upon closing, the business began operating as Carestream Health, Inc., an independent subsidiary of ONEX Corporation of Toronto. Prior to becoming Carestream Health, Kodak?s Health Group recorded 2006 revenues of more than $2.5 billion.
Carestream Health has approximately 7,500 employees, serving tens of thousands of customers in more than 150 countries. We are seeking a Nanomaterial Scientist to join our R&D facility located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. The successful applicant will play a key role in providing chemical and nanomaterial science expertise and participate in a newly established R&D project involving development of metal and other semiconductor nanoparticles and their application in imaging and other novel film applications. The candidate should have a broad inter-discipline background in material science, chemistry, solid state chemistry/physics and surface science. Industry R&D experience will be a plus. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with solid laboratory/research skills with innovative thinking.
This is a full-time, regular position, not a consulting opportunity. Carestream Health offers very competitive compensation including excellent employee benefits and a great work environment. You must be authorized to work in the United States; company sponsored immigration is not offered. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities Include:
* Application of fundamental chemical and molecular understanding to conduct and improve the synthesis and purification of metal and semiconductor nanomaterials.
* Participation in engineering, scale-up and process optimization of new nanomaterials.
* Assess requirements and actively research/recommend, purchase and install new laboratory and pilot scale equipment.
* Literature and patent search/scouting of new advances and new technology in the field of nanomaterial and nanoengineering.
* Work with a team of cross-functional scientists to design and develop new products employing nanoparticle based advanced materials.
* Actively identify and document intellectual property and patentable inventions.
Requirements:
* Ph.D in Chemistry, Material Science, Material Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
* Priority will be given to candidates with hands-on experience and a solid background in nanomaterial synthesis, purification and characterization.
* Industry R&D experience and/or knowledge of solid state physics will be a plus.
* Strong communication skills (verbal and computer)
* Ability to work in multifunctional/departmental teams
* Authorized to work in the United States
Application Info:
To Apply:
* To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.carestreamhealth.com.
* Click on careers.
* Scroll to Find Career Opportunities and click on Visit Our Job Site.
* Click on Search Openings. In the keyword search window insert job # ?1068BR?
Carestream Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 2010-01-21 19:17:04
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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