Nanotech R&D Associate, Device Characterization

Atlas Data Storage, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AtlasBase in South San Francisco seeks a molecular computing focused scientist to characterize nanoelectronic devices across their lifecycle using AFM, SEM, TEM, XPS, and FTIR. You will coordinate with external vendors and fabrication partners to ensure devices meet specifications and provide data-driven feedback for ongoing test cycles.

The ideal candidate has a physics or related background, hands-on metrology experience, and strong data analysis and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology or a closely related field.
• Experience with advanced metrology techniques (AFM, SEM, TEM, XPS, FTIR, TOF-SIMS).
• Understanding of electron transport physics and electrochemistry, ideally at nanoelectrodes.
• Strong data analysis and scripting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Characterize nanoelectronic devices across lifecycle stages using metrology tools.
• Coordinate with vendors, collaborators, and fabrication partners for device characterization (TOF-SIMS, XPS, TEM, FTIR).
• Prepare reports on pristine devices as part of quality control processes.
• Create experimental summaries to provide feedback for testing and learning cycles.
• Assess device requirements and propose characterization techniques to meet specifications.
• Maintain detailed records of all experiments and analyses.
• Effectively communicate results with chip fabrication, device measurements, and surface chemistry teams.

Skills

AFM

SEM

TEM

XPS

FTIR

TOF-SIMS

Data analysis

Scripting

Electron transport physics

Education

Physics or related field (BSc/MSc)

Materials Science or Nanotechnology (preferred)

Job description

AtlasBase in South San Francisco seeks a molecular computing focused scientist to characterize nanoelectronic devices across their lifecycle using AFM, SEM, TEM, XPS, and FTIR. You will coordinate with external vendors and fabrication partners to ensure devices meet specifications and provide data-driven feedback for ongoing test cycles.

The ideal candidate has a physics or related background, hands-on metrology experience, and strong data analysis and scripting skills.