Material Synthesis & Characterization Technologist
Core
Operate small reaction systems and benchtop lab process units to synthesize and characterize catalytic materials, providing critical data on thermal stability, surface properties, and active site density.
Role type
Materials Synthesis & Characterization Technologist
Builds
Catalytic materials for energy and chemical applications
Domain
Energy / Chemicals / Heterogeneous Catalysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory reactor operations, catalytic material characterization, chemical formulation, glove box operations, analytical instrumentation, data acquisition, scientific calculations, hazardous chemical handling
Preferred skills
Organic/inorganic synthesis, sorption modeling, thermal analysis software, heterogeneous catalysis knowledge, data analysis tools (Origin, MATLAB)
Technologies
Honeywell control systems, LabVIEW, GC, IR, NMR, DSC/TGA, XRD, SEM
Responsibilities
Operate batch and continuous laboratory reactors; perform characterization using chemisorption, physisorption, chromatography, and spectroscopy; maintain reactor systems and analytical equipment; manage spare parts and chemical inventories; execute experimental programs defined by researchers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC