Ceramic Engineer/ Staff Scientist
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc. (RMD), founded in 1974, has been recognized as a national leader in the specialized fields of radiation detector materials, nuclear instrumentation, and custom detector applications. RMD has a unique corporate culture that incorporates a combination of intellectual excellence, challenging cutting-edge research, as well as diversity, stability and flexibility that combine to create an outstanding working environment. The organization is built around the principle that when the best people in the field are encouraged to merge their entrepreneurial spirit with their knowledge and curiosity, the best work product will emerge. Ultimately, through the pursuit of individual success and achievement, the organization will benefit. To learn more, please check us out at www.RMDinc.com.
RMD’s ceramics group is looking for a highly motivated Ceramics Engineer / Staff Scientist with great attention to detail and good lab etiquette. The candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of material scientists, chemists, and physicists to develop novel advanced materials for scintillators, lasers, phosphors, and semiconductors in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Synthesis of inorganic nano and submicron powders to produce advanced ceramics.
- Processing and refinement of starting materials and products.
- Analysis of samples as well as documentation and interpretation of results to ensure successful outcome of research projects.
- Development and optimization of synthesis routes and analytical procedures for the development of advanced materials.
- Maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment (high-temperature furnaces, presses).
- Uphold safety procedures, safety checks and chemical waste management regulations.
- Preparation of technical reports and papers as well as assistance of senior staff in writing research proposals.
- Participation in group meetings and brain-storming sessions to find solutions to research problems and to develop new ideas.
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of industry or academic laboratory experience or master’s degree with 1 year of industry or academic laboratory experience in fields of material science, chemistry, physics, or related areas.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
- Aptitude in executing chemical and material syntheses.
- Experience in material characterization techniques, including XRD, SEM, luminescence spectroscopy, optical microscopy, density measurement.
- Experience in handling and maintaining high-temperature furnaces (> 900 °C).
- Experience in powder processing and consolidation, including sintering, pressing (uni-axial, CIP, HIP), and polishing.
- Broad knowledge in inorganic (optical) materials and transparent and/or structural ceramics.
- Motivation to learn new skills and techniques as the field evolves.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and data processing software (e.g. Origin).
- Must be US citizen or permanent resident.
RMD is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.