Location
Austin, TX | United States
Job description
Description:
The successful candidate will have interest in applying a variety of techniques. such as FTIR, GC-MS, IC-MS, TGA, DSC, etc. to material-based issues.
Technical Skills Requirement:
- Hands-on operation of FTIR, GC-MS, IC-MS, TGA, and DSC to collect data on the composition of polymers, contaminants in materials, outgassing from adhesives/inks, etc., to aid in Failure analysis investigations.
- Hands-on preparation of samples for all above mentioned techniques.
- Samples include polymers, adhesives, multi-layered composites, small particulate debris, contamination, discoloration, etc.
- Utilization of Microscopy techniques, such as optical microscopy, to characterize sample structures and morphology.
Minimum Requirements:
- Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related discipline.
- Must have experience using FTIR instruments. GC-MS, IC-MS, TGA, and DSC experience will be a plus.
- Experience in sample preparation for above mentioned techniques.
- Knowledge of safe work practices in a lab environment and experience working around solvents, adhesives, polymers, etc.
- Ability and aptitude to work with and manipulate small objects while viewing under a microscope.
- Highly effective communication skills including ability to seek out direction, ask clarifying questions, communicate findings, and accept feedback.
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- Dice Id: 90891773
- Position Id: 8196662
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