[2039 - GC/MS SPECIALIST]

Job Description: 

You will use gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to perform accurate and precise calibration and quantification of test gases prepared for experiments from the % level to below 1 ppb in an R&D lab environment.  You will assist the development, manufacturing and testing of chemical sensor arrays made by the company.

This position also requires routine QA/QC analysis of incoming gases and gas blends to verify concentration accuracy and composition purity according to specifications. 

Skills and Experience: 

1.  Two to five years of hands-on experience with ion trap and quadrupole GC/MS instruments in an R&D environment.  Experience with ThermoFinnigan ion trap GC/MS instruments (GCQ/PolarisQ) is preferred.

2. Experience with a variety of sampling techniques for the collection, storage and analysis of gas-phase samples, including gas sample bags, solid-phase thermal desorption and SPME is also required.

3.  BA/BS in Chemistry or a closely related physical science; M.S. preferred.

4. Two to five years of experience with the operation and maintenance of gas preconcentrators, headspace autosamplers, and solid-phase thermal desorption units.

[2049 - Sr. Research Scientist/Engineer]

Job Description:

A leader in R&D and manufacturing of separation and energy devices built on nano-structured materials, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time scientist or engineer. You will provide leadership in a team that develops and commercializes nano-technology for water purification and energy storage. Your principal project is water harvesting from ambient humidity.

The company needs an enthusiastic person with an entrepreneurial spirit and a broad background in the physical sciences. This scientist enjoys working in a small team setting, working in the lab, analyzing data, developing new products, and making decisions concerning research directions.

Skills and Experience:

Strong background in the physical sciences and experimental science Ability to control chemical potentials at the nano scale Eagerness to work in polymer science, electrochemistry, transport, surface modification, colloid/surface science, catalysis, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, materials science, separation science, and semi-conductor physics.

PhD in Chemistry, Physics or Engineering At least three years experience in self-directed research (at least as a post-doc)

Ability to execute on research plans and bring a product to market Materials characterization, laboratory electronics, Mathematica, Digisim, MS Office, Labview, C++, Matlab Wet chemistry, gas phase chemistry and vacuum science, or bio-technology Mathematical modeling Design of experiments Excellent communication and writing skills Education and Experience. 

[2064- IC fabrication engineers]

Job Description:

Our client is looking for IC fabrication engineers for the development as well as fabrication of hybrid molecular-electronic devices. You will interact with chemists and circuit design group, perform failure/defect analysis, fabricate and integrate devices, test and debug electronic circuits. In this position you will interact closely with the company's circuit design engineers who are developing memory I/O and control logic.

Skills and Experience:

Our client would like a candidate with an M.S., Ph.D., EE, ECE or equivalent. Experience in fabrication of semiconductor devices, as well as experience with lithography, diffusion, thin films, etch, metalization, CVD and planarization is preferred. Familiarity with basic electronics, equipment trouble-shooting, installation and operation. Strong verbal and written communications skills are all mandatory. If you have experience as a project leader, this  experience would be a strong plus. We are looking for candidates with Min. 3-5 years experience out of college.

[2066- Application Sales]

Job Description:     

This candidate will be responsible for identification, development, and commercialization of new applications as well as product opportunities for carbon nanotube/polymer composites, MEMS devices, and nanomanipulator systems. This candidate will also prepare financial and/or operational estimates from blueprints, plans, discussions with the customer, or other records submitted by or obtained from potential customers. Required as well are reports regarding the customer utilization practices of company products. You will function as a de facto member of the product development team and reports directly to the Director, Sales & Marketing.

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for someone with a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Engineering AND 15+ years product development experience with broad technical background in electronics manufacturing, materials development, and systems engineering. If you have exceptional technical communication skills both writing and speaking, plus a broad skill set and experience in polymer processing, characterization, and applications for high-strength and/or conductive composites & adhesives. Knowledge of applications and associated manufacturing techniques for conductive plastics, and structural composites. Knowledge of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Hands-on experience in injection molding, creating castings, molds, and coatings is a plus. Ability to quickly learn new technical concepts. Ability to work within a project plan, adhering to the plans goals and milestones. International sales experience. Consistent performer excellent negotiator and closer. Ability to represent both the business and technology features of our products and services. Strong leadership skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Willingness and flexibility to travel at least 50% of the time worldwide.

[2067- Process Control]

Job Description:         

Perform day to day operation and support of advanced wafer processing equipment; assist in data acquisition and analysis; and participate in selected research projects to ensure contractual deliverables are met. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for process development and characterization of CVD and ALD thin film processes, test structure and methodology development for baseline qualification, process qualification, and reliability studies for a number of microelectronic devices. The process development activities will focus on thin film deposition, but may also involve photolithography, photoresist processing, wet processing, and plasma etching.

Skills and Experience:

Candidates must have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in materials science or a related field such as physics or chemistry, and experience in the processing and characterization of microelectronic, optoelectronic or photonic materials; demonstrated ability to work in a high energy, team oriented environment; and excellent communication and analytical skills. General cleanroom experience including new unit process development, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and thin film characterization are required.

[2069- Sensor Engineer]

Job Description:         

The Sensor Engineer will be responsible for synthesizing, testing and characterization of new ceramics-based sensor materials and will assist in the design and testing of sensor electronics and packaging. The ideal candidate will have project management experience. Ceramics fabrication and processing experience is desired. Education/Experience requirements are BS (3-5 years experience) or MS (1-3 years) in Ceramics or Electronics related fields.

Skills and Experience:     

The ideal candidate will have project management experience. Ceramics fabrication and processing experience is desired. Education/Experience requirements are BS (3-5 years experience) or MS (1-3 years) in Ceramics or Electronics related fields.

[2073- Materials Scientist/Solid State Chemist]

Job Description:

Our client seeks a Materials Scientist or SolidState Chemist to join their multi-faceted team. The person will participate in product and process development and perform various tasks including interface with customers and will be involved in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in Inorganic Chemist/Ceramic Engineering/Solid-State Chemistry/Materials Science. Required experience to be considered for this position would include significant experience in synthesis and processing of ceramic nanomaterials (e.g., nanopowders of oxides, carbides, nitrides, etc). Must be familiar with specific analytical methods including powder X-ray diffraction, differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, optical microscopy, particle size determination, surface area analysis, etc. In addition to strong technical skills, the candidate should be able to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Good communication and presentation skills are essential. Prior industrial experience in the synthesis and characterization of ceramic nanomaterials and consolidation of powders using hot press are highly desirable.

[2088- Postdoctoral Position in Theory of Semiconductor Nanocrystals]

Job Description:

Hands-on chemist, responsible for the development of chemical functionalizations for novel nanoelectronic sensor devices. This is an opportunity to work in an R&D team to discover new detection schemes and develop new sensor products, reporting to the Senior Scientist.

Theoretical Chemistry and Molecular Physics Group is seeking candidates to study electronic structure, optical response, and transport properties of isolated and communicating quantum dots and quantum dot/polymer composites. The postdoctoral project will involve development of solid state and quantum chemical methods, numerical and analytical modeling of fundamental electronic processes on nanometer lengthscale, and assumes an active collaboration with the experimental quantum-dot group in the Chemistry Division.

Skills and Experience:

Required skills are a strong background in computational chemistry, condensed matter theory, and nonlinear spectroscopy is required. The ability to work creatively and independently is very important. Experience in code development and familiarity with commercial quantum-chemical software is desired. Experience in working with an experimental group is a plus. A Ph.D. completed within the last five years is also required.

[2093- Associate Scientist]

Job Description:

Ideal candidate wants to be a chemist, responsible for the development of chemical functionalizations for novel nanoelectronic sensor devices. This is an opportunity to work in an R & D team to discover new detection schemes and develop new sensor products, reporting to the Senior Scientist.

Skills and Experience:

An undergraduate degree in chemistry and/or material science required however a masters degree preferred. Also minimum of two years of relevant, combined experience in chemical sensors. Over five years experience with materials synthesis and characterization. A thorough understanding of organic and inorganic chemistry, molecular chemistry.  Professional chemistry memberships and/or certifications are a plus. Direct professional experience with product development is required.

Start-up experience with commercial sensor devices is preferred. Excellent communication and listening skills, able to interact with  R & D members, sensor engineers and other staff at all levels. Solid business acumen with the ability to convey technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical management as well as a willingness to make senior management aware of alternative solutions including degree of risks and costs.

[2094- Fuel Cell Test Engineer]

Job Description:

Our client is expanding their testing capacity and now are searching for an engineer or scientist with significant experience in electrochemical testing of solid oxide fuel cells. Candidate will design and operate test apparatus for testing performance of component SOFC materials, perform long-term testing of large area cells and/or short stacks, and report high quality data. Engineer will work with fuel cell team and outside collaborators to assist with results interpretation and proposal generation. 

Skills and Experience:

Experience with furnace design, materials development, ceramic processing or seal technologies will be viewed favorably. Candidate will hold a BS or MS degree in electrochemistry or chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering with 3-10 years experience in related fields.