Cleanroom Operations Scientist - Nanofab Specialist

Aalto University; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare

Commuter ticket benefit

My Hour – Time for wellbeing

Unisport discounts

Job summary

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Staff Scientist to develop and maintain Micronova cleanroom capabilities. You will guide users in micro- and nanofabrication tasks, teach courses, and coordinate equipment procurements to support both academic and industrial research communities.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, independent problem solving, and a dedication to safety in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in natural sciences or technology with semiconductor tech, material science, electrical engineering, electronics, quantum tech, or chemistry.
• Fluent English (oral and written).
• Strong communication and cooperation skills.
• Experience in micro- and nanofabrication; know-how on basic cleanroom processes and SEM characterization.
• Experience in operating and maintaining cleanroom equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in training people to use delicate equipment.
• Experience in surveying and negotiating with international distributors for experimental equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide users technical support for day-to-day operations of cleanroom facilities and user training for a variety of tools and instruments.
• Maintain selected equipment at optimum operational performance and provide established processes to guarantee success in sample fabrication and characterization.
• Coordinate and run common operations and their development (e.g. daily problem solving, communication, safety trainings).
• Consult the users in contamination issues and quality control (understanding of cross contamination, approving new processes and materials).
• Participate in planning and teaching cleanroom laboratory courses for students at different levels of their education.
• Carry out procurement projects of new equipment from preparing the tender to coordinating and participating in the installation of procured equipment.

Skills

Micro/nano fabrication

Cleanroom operations

Equipment maintenance

Process development

Training others

Distributed equipment negotiation

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in natural sciences or technology

Tools

SEM

Job description

Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, invites applications for a Staff Scientist to develop and maintain Micronova cleanroom capabilities. You will guide users in micro- and nanofabrication tasks, teach courses, and coordinate equipment procurements to support both academic and industrial research communities.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, independent problem solving, and a dedication to safety in a multi-cultural environment.