EM Facility Specialist II: TEM, FIB & SEM Expert

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Specialist reports to the Director of Electron Microscopy (EM) Facility to develop and deliver user services based on SEM and TEM capabilities. You will train faculty, students and industry researchers and maintain readiness of EM instruments for diverse projects.

Key duties include operating FIB, SEM, TEM, EBSD and EDS analyses, guiding users, and coordinating with the EM director on facility planning and scheduling to maximize user access and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 2–5 years in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis.
• Master's degree preferred with 1–2 years in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis.
• US citizenship preferred due to export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and train users on FIB, SEM, and TEM capabilities.
• Maintain and upgrade state-of-the-art EM instruments and support facilities.
• Provide training to faculty, students and industry researchers on EM workflows.
• Collaborate with the EM Director on strategic planning and scheduling.
• Work with internal and external users to ensure timely, quality data delivery.

Skills

TEM analysis

FIB analysis

SEM analysis

EBSD analysis

EDS analysis

Training & mentoring

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science (preferred)

Job description

The Research Specialist reports to the Director of Electron Microscopy (EM) Facility to develop and deliver user services based on SEM and TEM capabilities. You will train faculty, students and industry researchers and maintain readiness of EM instruments for diverse projects.

Key duties include operating FIB, SEM, TEM, EBSD and EDS analyses, guiding users, and coordinating with the EM director on facility planning and scheduling to maximize user access and data quality.