Quantum Device Fabrication Research Associate — Part-Time

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate to support its quantum research program through hands-on fabrication and characterization of superconducting devices. You will work in a cleanroom environment, operating e-beam evaporators, SEM, lithography systems, and wet benches, contributing to qubit fabrication and cryogenic measurements.

Joining our team means collaborating with leading scientists, developing specialized nanofabrication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, materials science, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1 year hands-on experience in a research/lab/cleanroom setting.
• Hands-on experience in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day fabrication of superconducting devices in support of the Foundry's quantum program.
• Support the development and refinement of recipe workflows for qubit fabrication.
• Work in a cleanroom environment using tools such as e-beam evaporators, SEM, lithography systems, and wet chemical benches.
• Assist with cryogenic characterization using a PPMS and dilution refrigerator to measure device performance.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation for reproducibility.

Skills

Cleanroom fabrication

Qubit fabrication

Cryogenic measurements

Data analysis

Collaborative research

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering/materials science or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

e-beam evaporator

SEM

Lithography systems

Wet chemical benches

PPMS

dilution refrigerator

Job description

The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Research Associate to support its quantum research program through hands-on fabrication and characterization of superconducting devices. You will work in a cleanroom environment, operating e-beam evaporators, SEM, lithography systems, and wet benches, contributing to qubit fabrication and cryogenic measurements.

Joining our team means collaborating with leading scientists, developing specialized nanofabrication skills,