FIB-SEM Technician, Second Shift Onsite (Wilmington)

EPITEC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking a Technical Associate to manage the second-shift operation of a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) in their Wilmington, DE laboratory. You will support R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing with analytical services, sample prep, and data reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific discipline, lab experience, and strong safety practices; preferred EM-related experience. Training is provided; 40-hour week, onsite, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Laboratory experience in an academic, research, or industrial setting.
• Experience handling chemicals in a laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis using established procedures and equipment (polishers, plasma or sputter coaters, and FIB-SEM milling/lift-out).
• Perform FIB-SEM analyses including imaging, EDS, and EBSD, and assess data quality.
• Review and organize collected data for reporting to customers.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, following established procedures.
• Dispose of laboratory waste according to established protocols.
• Work second-shift hours and coordinate with first-shift FIB-SEM operator.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.

Skills

Electron Microscopy

FIB-SEM

SEM

EDS

EBSD

Sample preparation

Materials characterization

Mechanical polishing

Plasma coating

Sputter coating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related scientific discipline

Tools

Electron Microscopy

FIB-SEM

SEM

EDS

EBSD

Sample preparation

Materials characterization

Mechanical polishing

Plasma coating

Sputter coating

Job description

EPITEC is seeking a Technical Associate to manage the second-shift operation of a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) in their Wilmington, DE laboratory. You will support R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing with analytical services, sample prep, and data reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a scientific discipline, lab experience, and strong safety practices; preferred EM-related experience. Training is provided; 40-hour week, onsite, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM.