Associate Technician - Technical Service

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Qualifications:

Experimentation:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments and evaluations independently and as part of a team while exhibiting a strong commitment to safety at all levels.

• Knowledge of the use of experimental design and statistics for planning and analyzing experiments is preferred.

• Attention to detail and procedure as defined by best practices within the metallization group.

• Participate in team approach to product development by sharing knowledge, ideas, and creativity.

Technical:

• Strong background in problem solving, using multiple analytical procedures to identify and characterize product development barriers.

• Experience with a wide range of analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, HPLC, GC, AES, wet chemical techniques, and surface analysis methods. Experience in applied electrochemistry is preferred.

• Previous experience and knowledge of metallization processes is preferred.

• Previous lab or industrial experience.

Interpersonal skills:

• Strong team player.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Must also be able to work independently with limited supervision.

• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing to team members and management on all aspects of program activity.

Environmental Health and Safety:

• Maintains a high level of safety awareness.

• Strong commitment to core safety values and best practices for safety including review of risk assessments, job safety analyses, standard operating procedures and MSDS.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of metallization products and processes.

• Support project through experimentation from assessment through to implementation.

• Screen metallization products via analytical procedures or standard operating practices utilized within the metallization R&D group

• Compliance with environmental health and safety best practices

Skills and Requirements:

• Demonstrable hands on background and excellent practical laboratory skills.

• A Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a relevant science/applied science subject.

• Experience with electrochemistry / electrochemical techniques, inorganic chemistry, corrosion science, surface science and/or metallization techniques (wet or dry) preferable.

• Good practical analytical chemistry skills and experience with SEM operation would be beneficial.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

• Excellent time management skills and strong bias for action.

• Prepared to work extended and unsociable working hours if necessary.