Professional Aide

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing is seeking a Lab Specialist for temporary or on-call research support in chemical engineering. The role involves fabricating thin films, operating sputtering and plasma-enhanced deposition processes, performing analyses with optical spectrophotometry, ellipsometry, SEM, XRD, FTIR, and XPS, and keeping the lab organized and stocked.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS in chemical engineering or materials science, with extensive experience in thin film

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemical engineering, materials science, or related majors.
• Familiar with sputtering and plasma-enhanced thin film deposition.
• Extensive experience in thin film characterization.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory duties including thin film fabrication using deposition techniques.
• Conduct materials analysis using spectroscopic and imaging instruments.
• Maintain lab organization and manage supplies.

Skills

Thin film characterization

Sputtering

Plasma-enhanced deposition

Education

BS or MS in chemical engineering or materials science

Tools

Optical spectrophotometer

Ellipsometer

Hall effect system

SEM

FTIR

XRD

XPS

Job description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

This Lab Specialist will conduct research in functional thin films and characterization. Routine responsibilities include, but is not limited to, thin film fabrication using plasma-enhanced physical vapor deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and ion source-enhanced sputtering; thin films analysis using optical spectrophotometer, ellipsometer, Hall effect system, SEM, FTIR, XRD, and XPS; lab and supply organization; and other assigned tasks.

Desired Qualifications

BS or MS in chemical engineering, materials science, or related majors. Familiar with sputtering and plasma-enhanced thin film deposition. Have extensive experience in thin film characterization.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

An application letter describing why you are interested in this position, current CV with a list of publications, and two reference letters.

Special Instructions

Please email the application materials to: Qi Hua Fan, [e-mail].

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://engineering.msu.edu/departments/chems