Analytical Technologist

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Senior Level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering or demonstration of equivalent knowledge acquired in on-the-job training. Skills in sample preparation, safely handling chemicals, and experience with a variety of lab equipment in a chemical laboratory setting are essential to this position. An ability to work well with other people under tight timelines and conflicting priorities is critical.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples, reagents and standards for analysis, following standard procedures.
• XRD data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• X-ray tomography data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Electron microscopy data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Particle and Energetics data acquisition and assessing basic data quality (e.g., particle size, density, contact angle, surface tension, surface area).
• Disposal of lab waste, following a set protocol.
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas as needed.