Laboratory Analyst

AppleOne Employment Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a ToF-SIMS Laboratory Analyst (Second Shift) in Wilmington, DE. You will operate a Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) instrument, prepare semiconductor and advanced-material samples, perform routine analyses, and document results.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, conducting surface analysis and depth profiling, instrument operation, data acquisition, and reporting findings to scientists, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with sample preparation and laboratory instrumentation.
• Semiconductor/advanced materials experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry, surface analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy, or high-vacuum systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle wafers, films, powders, coatings, and other materials.
• Perform routine ToF-SIMS surface analysis, chemical imaging, and depth profiling.
• Operate the instrument, including sample loading, vacuum operation, beam tuning, and data acquisition.
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and laboratory housekeeping.
• Document test conditions, observations, and analytical results.
• Support technical reports and communicate findings to scientists.
• Follow all laboratory safety and waste-disposal procedures.

Skills

Sample preparation

Documentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ToF-SIMS

Mass spectrometry

Vacuum systems

Microscopy

Job description

Laboratory Analyst – Second Shift

Location: Wilmington, DE

Payrate: $31.69/hour

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Shift: Approximately 4:00 PM–12:30 AM, with some flexibility

Work Type: In-person

Job Summary: We are seeking a ToF-SIMS Laboratory Analyst to support R&D, TS&D, and Manufacturing activities. The candidate will operate a Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) instrument, prepare semiconductor and advanced-material samples, perform routine analyses, and document results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle wafers, films, powders, coatings, and other materials.
• Perform routine ToF-SIMS surface analysis, chemical imaging, and depth profiling.
• Operate the instrument, including sample loading, vacuum operation, beam tuning, and data acquisition.
• Perform basic instrument maintenance and laboratory housekeeping.
• Document test conditions, observations, and analytical results.
• Support technical reports and communicate findings to scientists.
• Follow all laboratory safety and waste-disposal procedures.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with sample preparation and laboratory instrumentation.
• Semiconductor/advanced materials experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry, surface analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy, or high-vacuum systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Training

Day shift (approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM) for the first 3 months, followed by second‑shift assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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