Research Specialist II

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Specialist reports to the Director of Electron Microscopy (EM) Facility to develop and deliver user services based on SEM and TEM capabilities. You will train faculty, students and industry researchers and maintain readiness of EM instruments for diverse projects.

Key duties include operating FIB, SEM, TEM, EBSD and EDS analyses, guiding users, and coordinating with the EM director on facility planning and scheduling to maximize user access and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and 2–5 years in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis.
• Master's degree preferred with 1–2 years in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis.
• US citizenship preferred due to export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and train users on FIB, SEM, and TEM capabilities.
• Maintain and upgrade state-of-the-art EM instruments and support facilities.
• Provide training to faculty, students and industry researchers on EM workflows.
• Collaborate with the EM Director on strategic planning and scheduling.
• Work with internal and external users to ensure timely, quality data delivery.

Skills

TEM analysis

FIB analysis

SEM analysis

EBSD analysis

EDS analysis

Training & mentoring

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Research Specialist reports to the Director of Electron Microscopy (EM) Facility to develop and carry out user services based on Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Major responsibilities involve working daily with internal and private industry users/researchers involving EM facility capabilities. The Research Specialist is also responsible for helping in maintaining facility capabilities to keep them ready for all users. Research Specialist regularly provides training to faculty, students and industry researchers working on EM facility electron microscopes. Other specific duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

35% - Essential - Operation and Analysis Involving Focused Ion Beam (FIB) :

Contributes to the operations of Focused Ion Beam FIB and Scanning Electron Microscopy SEM daily. Actively works with Clemson University faculty and students to assist and train them on these capabilities. Works with regional and national outside industry user members to facilitate their projects.

25% - Essential - Operation and Analysis Involving Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs):

Regularly contributes to the operations of the Electron Microscopy EM facility TEMs. Actively works with Clemson University faculty and students to assist and train them on these capabilities. Assists with maintenance and up keep of state of the art TEM microscopes. Instructs faculty and students on the operation of facility TEMs. Regularly works with outside industry members involving facility TEM capabilities.

25% - Essential - Operation and Analysis Involving Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs):

Contributes in the operations of EM facility SEMs on a regular basis. Actively works with Clemson University faculty and students to help and train them on EM capabilities. Assists with maintenance and up keep of state of the art SEM microscopes. Instructs faculty and students on the operation of facility SEMs. Regularly works with outside industry members involving facility SEM capabilities.

15% - Essential - Equipment Oversight and Strategic Planning::

Interacts with facility director to communicate about all EM facility matters. Provides efficient and timely completion of tasks to accommodate the maximum number of users. Uses his/her time creatively and effectively to develop user training and analysis plans. Utilizes exceptional communications and interpersonal relationship skills to provide facility services to internal and external users in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline and work experience directly related to the assigned research area. A minimum experience of 2-5 years in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis techniques.

Preferred Requirements:

A master's degree in engineering or science discipline and 1-2 years of experience in TEM, FIB, SEM, EBSD and EDS analysis techniques. Due to some of the facility projects work related to security and related export control regulations, it is preferred that that candidate possess US CITIZENSHIP.

The application package must include cover letter, CV and at least 2 support letters and contact details of candidate’s peers and/or colleagues.

The application package must include cover letter, CV and at least 2 support letters and contact details of candidate’s peers and/or colleagues.