Scientist I/II, Characterization and Composition Analysis
Core
Develops and validates elemental characterization methods using XRF, SEM-EDS, and WDS, while building software for spectral processing and automated data workflows.
Role type
Scientist I/II (Materials Characterization & Software Engineering)
Builds
Production-quality data workflows, spectral processing tools, and automated data ingestion systems for materials discovery.
Domain
Materials Science / Analytical Chemistry / Software Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
XRF, SEM-EDS, WDS instrumentation, spectral interpretation, method development, Python programming, data quality control, calibration, quantification
Preferred skills
EPMA, electron microscopy, XRD, XPS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, SIMS, PyMCA, DTSA-II, fundamental parameter models
Technologies
Python, PyMCA, DTSA-II, Probe Software, BadgerFilm
Responsibilities
Develop and validate XRF, EDS, and WDS methods and calibrations; Prepare standards, run samples, and interpret spectra; Design and maintain analyzer software for spectral processing; Build automated data ingestion and quality-control workflows; Troubleshoot instrument and data-quality issues; Lead investigations for anomalous data.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Scientist I/II)
