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Harvard University - Center for Nanoscale Systems: Materials Synthesis Technician
Job Details
Position Type: |
Engineering |
Employment Type: |
Full Time |
Job Description: |
The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) at Harvard University seeks a talented, enthusiastic individual to work within the Materials Group as a laboratory technician providing services to CNS users and maintaining state-of-the-art scientific equipment. CNS is an open, shared-use facility that serves all of Harvard as well as external academic and industrial users. Working under the supervision of the Materials Manager, this person will assist and train users to operate a diverse range of materials synthesis, processing, and characterization equipment. These instruments include furnaces, thin-film deposition systems, atomic force and optical microscopes, thermal and spectral analysis equipment, x-ray diffractometers, photolithography equipment, plasma etchers, and other general laboratory equipment. In addition, the candidate will assist CNS users in performing and developing wet chemical processing for sample preparation. Collaboration with other CNS personnel to achieve objectives and enhance service quality is expected. The candidate will also perform work for remote CNS users. Detailed record keeping of instrument activity and operating procedures is expected.
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Job Requirements: |
Minimum of an Associates Degree in Science of Engineering with 2 to 3 years of experience required, with a bachelors degree of science or engineering preferred. Laboratory experience and user-facility experience are highly desirable. The candidate should be self-motivated with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training, to succeed, and to develop intellectual, and practical professional skills. Demonstrated ability to work well in teams is essential.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in chemical and measurement laboratory environments. Will work around compressed gases, acids, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be very dexterous; will be required to work on large and small assemblies. All candidates must be authorized to work in the US. |
Extra Information: |
Additional information regarding the Center for Nanoscale Systems can be found at: www.cns.fas.harvard.edu The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) at Harvard University is a user facility and a node in the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). CNS provides centralized user facilities for imaging, materials synthesis and nanofabrication research support. The materials synthesis technician is a full-time position with the primary objective to provide laboratory services to CNS users. All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.
Required Screening Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, you must go to the URL:
http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=36640
and formally apply through the Harvard HIRES website. |
Job Placement Categories
Science: |
Physics and Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry |
Industries: |
Universities/Educational Institutes, Materials |
Technologies: |
Spintronics, Quantum dots, NEMS, Nanowires, Nanotubes & related structures, Nanotools & instruments, Nanosprings, Nanoporous materials, Nanophotonics, Nanoparticles, Nanopackaging, Nanooptics, Nanomagnetics, Nanofluidic systems, Nanofibres, Nanofabrication, Nanoelectronics, Nanodevices, Nanocrystaline materials, Nanocoatings, Nanocapsules, Nanobiotechnology, Nanobelts, Microfludics, Microfabrication, Microarrays, MEMS, Fullerenes |
Location
City: |
Cambridge |
State: |
MASSACHUSETTS |
Country: |
United States |
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