JOB SUMMARY
Essential Functions
Essential Function
Contribute innovative ideas for new products and lead technical projects to develop & commercialize new technologies.
Design, set up and operate bench experiments, gas handling equipment and analytical instrumentation to obtain results necessary to make technical and commercial decisions.
Perform safety and hazard reviews / evaluations and evaluate abatement requirements for experiments. Collect and analyze analytical data, interpret results, and draw conclusions.
Conduct hands-on research reliably and efficiently.
Collect, work-up and summarize experimental data, results and discussion in written reports.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and initiative. Be able to perform project work with minimal direction.
Communication of technical information to members within and outside the organization.
Present technical information to critical customers and / or in a public forum or at conferences.
Author publications such as patents & technical articles.
Annual Salary : $85,000 to $100,000 DOE
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Req /
Pref
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's
At least a M.S. but preferably a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and a strong technical background
Required
Work Experience
Experience
Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
7-9 years
1-3 years
7-9 years
4-6 years
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant field involving the hands-on use of specialty gases
Required
4-6 years
1-3 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Direct experience with safely handling, delivering, analyzing, processing and / or abating reactive or corrosive gases used in synthesis, purification or related areas and can quickly become self-sufficient and productive.
Ideally prior experience with designing gas handling manifolds to conduct gas experiments and / or analysis. Familiarity with gas handling equipment and materials including mass flow controllers, pressure controllers and regulators, various line valves, pressure transducers, pressure relief systems, restrictive flow orifices, thermocouples and temperature control equipment, purification materials and hardware.
Analytical experience to measure trace impurities in gases in lab or process environments using FTIR spectroscopy, GC, GC / MS, GC-ICP-MS, APIMS, RGA, CRDS and other moisture analysis methods, Particle measurement, TGA.
Ideally experience with gas applications in industry, lab- scale processes, gas synthesis, materials compatibility, micro-contamination, ultra-high purity systems and environments, i.
e. use of clean rooms. Proficiency in Microsoft programs and ideally experience with LabView, Themo Omnic / MKS MG2000 / Vista FTIR software, MKS Process eye RGA software, GC data handling software, controls software etc.
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses / Certifications
Licenses / Certification Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category :
N / A
Physical Demands
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The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand
N / A
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Stationary Position
Move / Traverse
Stationary Position / Seated
Transport / Lifting
Transport / Carrying
Exerting Force / Pushing
Exerting Force / Pulling
Ascend / Descend
Balancing
Position Self / Stooping
Position Self / Kneeling
Position Self / Crouching
Position Self / Crawling
Reaching
Handling