Material Scientist: Rare Metals R&D & Process Innovation

Indium Corporation; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Rome, NY is seeking a Material Scientist to lead R&D on new or improved processes for rare metals separation and purification, and to prepare reports on experimental findings for management.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 1–2 years of experience, with the ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate with manufacturing to drive commercialization and cost modeling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Material Science or related field.
• 1–2 years of work experience.
• Ability to work independently with verbal and written instruction.
• Communicates in a clear, organized and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on development of new or improved techniques for separation and purification of rare metals (Ge, Ga, In) from mining, impure compounds and recycle streams.
• Conduct lab scale to pilot plant scale trials for proof concept.
• Characterize materials using instrumentation for physical and chemical properties.
• Prepare reports on experimental findings for upper management and records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to identify applications and opportunities.
• Assist or lead in commercialization strategies to transition technology to products.
• Develop process development cost models for P/L and ROI analysis.
• Assist in implementing safety processes based on material knowledge.
• Attend training as needed or assigned.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Clear communication

Product knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Material Science/related field

Job description

Indium Corporation in Rome, NY is seeking a Material Scientist to lead R&D on new or improved processes for rare metals separation and purification, and to prepare reports on experimental findings for management.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 1–2 years of experience, with the ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate with manufacturing to drive commercialization and cost modeling.