Electron Microscopy Technologist

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Workplace Flexibility

Culture of Health programs

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas, is seeking a qualified candidate to champion microscopy technologies for R&D and solve industry problems using advanced techniques. The role requires experience operating an electron microprobe and strong organizational skills to manage lab operations.

Applicants must either possess a Master's degree or a Bachelor's with significant lab experience. Employment offers benefits that prioritize health, security, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• M.S. with research experience in Material Science, Physics, Geoscience, or B.S. with 5+ years relevant lab experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining an electron microprobe (EPMA) including quantitative analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Champion microscopy technologies and their advanced applications for R&D.
• Solve problems in the energy industry using advanced microscopy techniques.
• Assist in oversight and training of microscope users.

Skills

Research experience in Material Science, Physics, Geoscience

Experience operating electron microprobe (EPMA)

Proficiency with sample preparation techniques

Organizational and communication skills

Education

M.S. or B.S. with 5+ years relevant lab experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

ImageJ

R

JEOL EPMA software

Job description

What role you will play in our team

• Champion microscopy technologies and its advanced applications for R&D and business.
• Solve problems in energy industry using advanced microscopy techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of an Electron Microprobe (EPMA).
• Support other microanalysis instruments and sample preparation tools.
• Work closely with scientists to coordinate daily lab operations and guide technical assignments.
• Provide technical expertise to research programs, business units, and customer support, both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in oversight and training of microscope users.
• Maintain documentation of procedures, calibrations and results.
• Stay current with developments in EPMA and related techniques.

About You

Skills & Qualifications

• M.S. with research experience in Material Science, Physics, Geoscience, or related field, or B.S. with 5+ years relevant lab experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining an electron microprobe (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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following additional microanalysis tools: SEM, FIB, TEM, SIMS, x-ray CT, optical microscopy.
• Experience applying image processing and statistical analysis to support data interpretation and reporting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, ImageJ, or R).
• Proficiency with JEOL EPMA software and/or Probe for EPMA.
• Metallography or petrography experience.

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
• Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.