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Researcher Associate, Microscopy lab

Laboratory

Atlanta, GA, US

• Added - 14/06/2024

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Our client is a global, chemical manufacturing company with state of the art technology centers is searching for a new Senior Research Associate in their growing Microscopy Laboratory.

Salary: $55k-65k/yr.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

As a Senior Research Associate, you will be responsible for developing solutions to technical problems and issues within the Microscopy Laboratory which includes reporting of test results, analysis, interpretations, resolving product & processes and customer problems. You will be conducting independent investigations including R&D in new areas and presenting results during interdepartmental meetings. This is a great opportunity to develop new test methods and provide training by supervising lab technicians, interns, and other junior staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Use SEM/EDS to solve plant and customer technical support issues. Learn SEM prodedures, perform testing, draw conclusions, and write reports

• USE TEM (with Image Analysis) to characterize morphological differences and identify unknown materials. Learn TEM procedures, prepare samples, perform testing, draw conclusions, and write reports.

• Use LM (with Image Analysis) and IFM to image materials and characterize dispersions. Learn LM and IFM procedures, prepare samples, perform testing, draw conclusions, write reports

• Use XRD to characterize graphitic carbons and identify unknown materials. Learn XRD procedures, prepare samples, analyze samples, draw conclusions

• Use various analysis methods to collaborate with external parties on R&D projects; identify, prioritize, and complete innovation projects with R&D portfolio impact

• Develop and recommend new test methods; define and implement tests

Education/Experience:

• MS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or equivalent field or BS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or equivalent field with 2 -4 years laboratory experience

• Foundation in microscopy principles

• Experience with nano-particle filled polymeric systems a plus

• Carbon knowledge a plus

• Experience with microscopy techniques (TEM / SEM / EDS / LM) and related sample preparation methods

* _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you_*

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