About this role
R&D Technician FIB-SEM (ONSITE)
Category: R&D
Employment type: Contract
Reference: BH-399773
R&D Technician FIB-SEM (ONSITE) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Wilmington, DE.
- Pay Rate: $28-31/hr
- Shift: M-F 4:00 pm - 12:30 am (some flexibility may be available in daily start/finish times). Will be trained during daytime hours (~8:30 am - 5 pm) for the first three months.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operation of a focused-ion beam scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) in support of the Leveraged Analytical Sciences group.
- The candidate will work under the direction of experienced scientists to provide analytical support for Research and Development (R&D), Technical Service and Development (TS&D), and Manufacturing.
- Prepare samples for analysis, following established procedures using equipment such as mechanical polishers, plasma or sputter coaters, and FIB-SEM cross-section milling and lift-out procedures.
- Perform FIB-SEM analyses including imaging, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), and assess basic data quality.
- Review and organize collected data for reporting to customers.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, following established procedures.
- Dispose of laboratory waste according to established protocols.
- Adhere to all safety protocols.
Required:
- 1+ years of experience performing FIB-SEM analyses and x-ray spectroscopy in an R&D environment
What’s In It For You?
- This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the area’s largest chemical manufacturing companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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