Remote Materials Scientist: Nanoparticle Sizing Lot Release

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is a data lab that supports AI labs with specialized nanomaterial evaluations. We seek a Materials Scientist (Nanoparticle Sizing & Lot Release) on a remote contract basis to apply TEM and SEM expertise to nanoparticle sizing and PSD analyses.

You will perform manual image thresholding, calibrations, and morphology assessments, document PSD and lot-release criteria, and prepare detailed reports for project stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of nanomaterial characterization, especially TEM/SEM.
• Hands-on nanoparticle sizing and PSD analysis.
• Proficiency with manual image analysis, including thresholding and calibration.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards and reference material qualification protocols.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to evaluate and validate technical reference cases without AI-based tools.
• Background in scientific consulting, materials science, or laboratory-based analytical roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manually analyze TEM and SEM micrographs for nanoparticle sizing and morphological assessment.
• Determine and document particle size distributions (PSD) with rigorous attention to accuracy and reproducibility.
• Establish and communicate lot-release acceptance criteria based on technical reference cases and quality control standards.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, methodologies, and recommendations for material qualification.
• Validate measurement techniques through manual calibration, thresholding, and cross-checking against reference data.
• Participate in technical discussions, providing expert insights on nanomaterial characterization and quality control criteria.
• Deliver clear, concise written and verbal communications to facilitate knowledge transfer across project teams.

Skills

TEM

SEM

Nanoparticle sizing

Particle size distribution

Quality control

Lot release

Nanomaterials

Job description

micro1 is a data lab that supports AI labs with specialized nanomaterial evaluations. We seek a Materials Scientist (Nanoparticle Sizing & Lot Release) on a remote contract basis to apply TEM and SEM expertise to nanoparticle sizing and PSD analyses.

You will perform manual image thresholding, calibrations, and morphology assessments, document PSD and lot-release criteria, and prepare detailed reports for project stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.