Electron Microscopy Technologist — EPMA & Lab Operations

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Culture of Health programs

Employee Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is looking for a skilled individual for a microscopy role in Spring, Texas. You will champion advanced microscopy technologies, specifically operate an Electron Microprobe (EPMA), and support R&D projects. The candidate should have a Master's in Material Science, Physics, or related fields, or a Bachelor's with significant lab experience. Proficiency in relevant tools is necessary. Excellent benefits include a pension plan, comprehensive health coverage, and workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

• M.S. or B.S. with 5+ years relevant lab experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining an electron microprobe (EPMA) including quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency with sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy.
• Ability to manage lab operations safely, including developing procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Champion microscopy technologies for R&D and business solutions.
• Operate and maintain an Electron Microprobe (EPMA).
• Support microanalysis instruments and sample preparation.
• Coordinate daily lab operations with scientists.
• Provide technical expertise to research programs and customer support.

Skills

Material Science

Physics

Geoscience

Electron Microprobe (EPMA)

Sample preparation techniques

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Python

MATLAB

ImageJ

R

Education

M.S. in Material Science, Physics, Geoscience, or related field

B.S. with 5+ years relevant lab experience

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

SIMS

X-ray CT

Optical microscopy

JEOL EPMA software

Probe for EPMA

Job description

ExxonMobil is looking for a skilled individual for a microscopy role in Spring, Texas. You will champion advanced microscopy technologies, specifically operate an Electron Microprobe (EPMA), and support R&D projects. The candidate should have a Master's in Material Science, Physics, or related fields, or a Bachelor's with significant lab experience. Proficiency in relevant tools is necessary. Excellent benefits include a pension plan, comprehensive health coverage, and workplace flexibility.