R&D Scientist - Materials Science
About The Position
Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. This position is part of a multifaceted R&D team that develops state‐of‐the‐art technologies to advance the capabilities of life science and chemical analysis instrumentation through use of novel materials and coatings. The successful candidate will be a scientist with the capability to perform research and development to create novel functional coatings and integrate these coatings within current instrumentation. The role requires someone with strong technical skills in physical and/or chemical vapor deposition and experience with materials characterization techniques, such as electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Solid understanding of the physical, chemical and mechanical behavior of materials and thin films is crucial. Exceptional problem-solving skills, the ability to quickly adapt to the demands of rapidly changing, nuanced projects, and having the technical and leadership capability to initiate collaborations with both internal and external colleagues are essential.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
- Experience with physical vapor deposition (PVD) and/or chemical vapor deposition (CVD): Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Plasma-Enhanced CVD (PECVD), Metal-Organic CVD (MOCVD) or Sputtering
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of thin films and materials
- Demonstrated capability in solving sophisticated materials problems through the targeted use of characterization techniques
- Experience with multiple characterization techniques such as SEM/TEM, XPS, Auger, AFM, FTIR
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven success in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with spectroscopic analytical instrumentation, such as ICP/MS, FTIR, UV/Vis, ICP-OES, is valuable
Benefits
- eligibility for bonus
- stock
- benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
