STAFF CHEMIST

Staff Chemist

Full-time

Job Description

The Analytics and Materials Characterization group in Iselin, NJ is part of the Catalyst Research and Development department. We provide direct analytical support to catalyst research and manufacturing platforms, including environmental, refining, chemical, solar cell and battery materials.

This position is for a highly motivated Microscopist/Material Scientist to work as part of an electron microscopy group involving the characterization of catalysts, their precursors, associated assembly components and related materials. The successful candidate will have a strong materials science, analytical and catalyst background with an emphasis on microscopic evaluations, and thrive on leadership roles in multi-disciplinary catalyst research teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining Microscopy instrumentation including HR FE-SEM (High Resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy) and VP-SEM (Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscopy) with ancillary attachments: EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), WDS (Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy) and STEM (Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy) and image analyses software suite
• Supporting other microscopy areas like EPMA (Electron Probe Microanalyzer) or TEM (Transmission electron microscopy)
• Collaborating with research scientists, engineers, and manufacturing associates on new-product development, fundamentals understanding and manufacturing support, with strong catalyst chemistry knowledge
• Interpreting results, writing reports and sharing information with a high degree of accuracy in a fast paced analytical chemistry laboratory
• Developing new microscopy capabilities, investigative strategies, and innovative microscopy methods to support knowledge and product development
• Preparing a wide variety of sample types for SEM/STEM analyses using vacuum evaporation systems, microtome and trimmer; knowledge of ion-milling, FIB (Focused Ion Beam), tripod polishing, etching, and electro-polishing a plus

Qualifications

PhD in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry or related degree with 1+ years related analysis and laboratory experience preferably in industry, OR a MS degree in materials science, physics, engineering, chemistry or related degree with 3+ years of relevant industrial experience or BS degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant industrial experience

Strong theoretical and practical understanding of EM technologies with extensive hands on experience in solving complex materials problems using primarily FE-SEM and other technologies like VP-SEM, STEM, TEM or EPMA

Solid materials characterization and heterogeneous catalysis knowledge

Ability to participate at a leadership level within multi-disciplinary teams

Hands-on experience in experimental design using EM and methods development for EM

Knowledge of crystallography and diffraction techniques (EBSD, electron backscatter diffraction) a plus

Knowledge of related AEM (Analytical Electron Microscopy) equipment and methodologies a plus

Expected to work independently with minimum supervision as well as part of a team

Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

Demonstrated track record of a systematic approach to problem solving critical thinking skills

Additional Information

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