Technologist - Research & Development - Ageatia Technology Consultancy Services
Wilmington, DE
About the Job
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge or working experience with polymers is preferred.
- Ability to learn a wide variety of testing methods and instruments.
- Prior experience with mechanical testing equipment is preferred.
- Experience with LabVIEW, and CAD software is a plus.
- Experience with surface profilometry, and other micro-analysis techniques is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- new grad would be considered
- onsite role only, no remote option.
- lab coat, safety glass and safety shoes
Responsibilities:
- Conduct wear and friction tribology experiments, by operating various instruments and equipment in the lab.
- Interpret and analyze results, recognize erroneous or unexpected outcomes, and make suggestions for a path forward.
- Characterize material structure and performance, using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, including: Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Laser-Scanning Confocal Microscopy, Surface Profilometry, and Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
- Properly document and report all experimental data. Present findings and results at team meetings.
- Prepare and press samples for tribology testing. Coordinate machining of test samples, and test fixtures.
- Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments. Author and prepare instrument manuals and SOPs.
- Participate and follow all client safety policies and best practices. Support process safety management (PSM) by maintaining laboratory safety documentation.
- Order and purchase supplies when needed. Maintain chemical, resin and experimental sample inventory.
- Coordinate outside laboratory testing, including shipping samples following proper DOT rules and regulations.
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