🌍 Materials Scientist (Nanoparticle Sizing & Lot Release), Remote- Contract
Core
Materials scientist performing manual nanoparticle sizing, particle size distribution analysis, and lot release qualification using TEM and SEM.
Role type
Senior IC materials scientist (nanoparticle characterization)
Builds
Quality-controlled nanomaterial batches ready for downstream application
Domain
Materials science / Nanotechnology
Required skills
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Nanoparticle Sizing, Particle Size Distribution, Quality Control, Lot Release, Nanomaterials, Manual Image Analysis, Morphology Assessment
Preferred skills
Scientific consulting, Laboratory-based analytical roles, Technical reference case evaluation
Technologies
TEM, SEM
Responsibilities
Manually analyze and interpret TEM and SEM micrographs for nanoparticle sizing and morphological assessment, Determine and document particle size distributions (PSD) with rigorous attention to accuracy and reproducibility, Establish and communicate lot-release acceptance criteria based on technical reference cases and quality control standards, Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, methodologies, and recommendations for material qualification, Validate measurement techniques through manual calibration, thresholding, and cross-checking against reference data, Participate in technical discussions, providing expert insights on nanomaterial characterization and quality control criteria