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Materials Engineer II

Spring Lk Pk, MN 55432

Posted: 08/01/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 579009 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Additional position detail provided by the manager:
  1. Top 3 skills = Cross-section preparation and polishing; SEM/EDS; summarizing results
  2. Target years of experience = 1-3 y.

The successful candidate will work in a creative, dynamic, technology and innovation group with a focus on evaluating materials properties. The person will work in the laboratory environment and be responsible for sample preparation, sample characterization, and instrument and laboratory upkeep. Experience with cross-sectioning methods, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy is desired.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute lab work with input and direction from senior staff
  • Prepare samples for characterization, including polished, epoxy-potted cross-sections of mixed metal, glass/ ceramic, and polymeric samples
  • Conduct analysis and characterization of samples using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, FTIR, and other surface analysis methods
  • Optimize methods for sample preparation, sample characterization, and lab operations
  • Document results in a thorough, concise, and consistent manner
  • Summarize and communicate findings

Required skills, experience, and education:
  • Cross-section preparation: epoxy potting, sectioning, grinding, and polishing
  • Experience in operating and interpreting results with at least two of the following techniques: optical microscope, SEM, EDS, FTIR
  • Ability to work in a team environment – to be open to guidance, to complete tasks independently, and to ask questions as needed to avoid confusion, rework, and delays
  • BS in Materials Science or Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or other science, with demonstrated skills

Preferred skills and experience:
  • Experience with ion mill, FIB, cryo-microtome
  • Experience analyzing metal, ceramic, glass, and polymeric samples
  • Experience with advanced microscopy & surface analysis techniques like profilometry, scanning probe microscopy, XRD, XRF, Raman, ellipsometry, XPS, TOF-SIMS
  • Detail oriented - able to make thorough observations
  • Critical thinking skills to be able to adapt and improve procedures when necessary
  • Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and independently troubleshoot technical problems
  • Able to summarize results in Powerpoint or similar format for wider communication
  • Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and time management skills

Physical requirements:

Candidate will be required to work in a lab. Must be able to work with hands, sit/stand/walk 4-6 hours per day. Work at microscope 2-4 hours per day.

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.