Soft Matter Scientist: Liquid Handling & Neutron Scattering

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Soft Matter Scientific Associate to provide experimental support for neutron scattering studies on soft matter systems, with emphasis on liquid handling. The role is in the Soft Matter Group within the Sample Environment and User Labs Section of the Neutron Scattering Division, ORNL.

You will calibrate and install sample environments across SANS, reflectometry, spin-echo, and backscattering instruments, develop new designs and operating programs for soft

Qualifications

• BS degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree preferred in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate and install sample environments for soft matter research across neutron scattering instruments (SANS, reflectometer, spin echo, backscattering).
• Lead development of new designs, operating programs of equipment, test procedures, and work plans focusing on soft matter and flow devices.
• Assist development of new sample environments for soft matter research focused on flow devices and liquid handling with instrument scientists and facility users.
• Provide wide-ranging support to users to facilitate work in a 24-hour user facility, with limited supervision.
• Respond promptly to emergent troubleshooting situations (often after hours or weekends).
• Perform equipment handling, including use of overhead facility cranes and rigging activities.

Skills

Soft matter

Neutron scattering

Liquid handling

Experimental support

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology or related field

Advanced degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, biology or related field

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Soft Matter Scientific Associate to provide experimental support for neutron scattering studies on soft matter systems, with emphasis on liquid handling. The role is in the Soft Matter Group within the Sample Environment and User Labs Section of the Neutron Scattering Division, ORNL.

You will calibrate and install sample environments across SANS, reflectometry, spin-echo, and backscattering instruments, develop new designs and operating programs for soft