Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Title: Technical Associate - Research & Development

Location: Wilmington, DE

Duration: 12 months (Possible extension)

Shift & Schedule: M-F ~4:00 pm – 12:30 am (some flexibility may be available in daily start/finish times) Can start as early as 3:30pm (end at midnight) or start as late as 11:00pm (end at 7:30 am).

Job Summary:

The candidate will support the Leveraged Analytical Sciences group through the second-shift operation of a Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) instrument. This is an in-person position located in Wilmington, DE.

The role will provide analytical support for Research and Development (R&D), Technical Service and Development (TS&D), and Manufacturing. The candidate will work under the direction of experienced scientists and will be responsible for sample preparation, routine ToF-SIMS analysis, instrument operation, documentation, and routine laboratory activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for ToF-SIMS analysis following established procedures.
• Mount and carefully handle semiconductor wafers, diced wafer pieces, powders, films, coatings, and other materials.
• Prepare air- or contamination-sensitive samples when required.
• Perform routine ToF-SIMS analyses, including surface spectroscopy, chemical imaging, and depth profiling using established analytical methods.
• Operate the ToF-SIMS instrument during second-shift hours, including sample loading, vacuum system operation, beam tuning, data acquisition, and basic instrument checks.
• Support routine instrument maintenance and laboratory housekeeping following established procedures.
• Coordinate service or troubleshooting needs with first-shift operators and scientists.
• Document experimental conditions, sample information, observations, and analytical results in appropriate laboratory systems.
• Prepare analysis summaries and contribute to technical reports, including discussion of results, observations, and potential analytical findings.
• Dispose of laboratory waste according to established protocols.
• Work second-shift hours and coordinate with first-shift scientists to ensure continuity of laboratory operations.
• Follow all established laboratory safety protocols and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired through on-the-job training.
• Strong skills in sample preparation, careful sample handling, and safe chemical handling.
• Experience preparing and handling whole wafers, diced wafer pieces, thin films, and other materials commonly encountered in semiconductor or advanced materials applications.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation in a chemical, materials, or surface analysis laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with high-vacuum instrumentation, mass spectrometry, surface analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy, or related techniques is preferred.
• Ability to document analytical results and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment under tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to coordinate closely with scientists and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work second-shift hours.