EPMA Microscopist

Job title: EPMA Microscopist

About the Role Join ExxonMobil's microscopy team to champion advanced microscopy technologies and their applications in R&D and business. You will operate and maintain an Electron Microprobe (EPMA), support related microanalysis instruments, and work with scientists to coordinate daily lab operations and guide technical assignments.

What You'll Do

• Champion microscopy technologies and advanced applications for R&D and business.
• Operate and maintain an Electron Microprobe (EPMA) including quantitative analysis using WDS and EDS.
• Support other microanalysis instruments and sample preparation tools.
• Coordinate daily lab operations and guide technical assignments with scientists.
• Provide technical expertise to research programs, business units, and customer support, independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in oversight and training of microscope users.
• Maintain documentation of procedures, calibrations and results.
• Stay current with EPMA developments and related techniques.

What We're Looking For

• MS in Materials Science, Physics, Geoscience, or related field, or BS with 5+ years relevant lab experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining EPMA including quantitative analysis using WDS and EDS.
• Proficiency with sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy.
• Ability to manage lab operations safely and efficiently, including developing procedures and maintaining sample and chemical inventories.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to plan experiments independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SEM, FIB, TEM, SIMS, x-ray CT, optical microscopy.
• Experience applying image processing and statistical analysis to support data interpretation (Python, MATLAB, ImageJ, or R).
• Proficiency with JEOL EPMA software and/or Probe for EPMA.
• Metallography or petrography experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pension Plan: Automatic enrollment with a monthly annuity in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: 6-20% employee contributions with a 7% company match if you contribute at least 6%.
• Workplace Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements and leaves of absence/part-time options.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health and wellbeing resources.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential counseling for you and your family.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement at no cost to you.
• Benefits subject to change in accordance with policy and law.