Houston Electron Microscopy, Inc.

Materials Scientist / Analytical Chemist

Stafford

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Houston Electron Microscopy, Inc.

Position: Materials Scientist / Analytical Chemist

About the Job

Company Description

Houston Electron Microscopy, Inc. is an industrial materials analysis laboratory located in Stafford, TX. We specialize in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and micro-chemical analysis of various materials including metals, ceramics, plastics, and geological samples. Our SEM/EDS analysis provides conclusive evidence needed for failure analysis and identifies microscopic particles or contamination causing process and wear problems. We pride ourselves on offering competitive hourly rates and high-quality customer service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Materials Scientist. The Materials Scientist will be responsible for laboratory operations, researching and developing new materials, conducting laboratory analysis using SEM and other micro-chemical techniques, and interpreting results to provide solutions for clients. The Materials Engineer position is primarily on-site and may involve working at one or multiple sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take safe lab operations in daily work.

• Client Communication (20%):

Initiate projects and generate material workflows. Develop and maintain relationships with clients for business development.

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Laboratory Workflow Management (50%):

Oversee the entire workflow from receiving samples to planning and executing tests, and reporting results. Prepare tailored reports using MS WORD and/or PowerPoint. Work independently with minimal supervision to complete projects and reports.

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Laboratory Maintenance (10%):

Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment. Maintain a tidy and organized workspace.

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Quality System (10%):

Maintenance of lab quality and data system. Author of quality manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other technical documentations.

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Training and supervision (10%):

Mentoring and teaching of lab analysts, including colleague students and interns.

Core Qualifications

· M.S./Ph.D. in a STEM major (Material Science, Chemistry, Metallurgy, or related fields).

· 0-5 years of industrial or post-graduate academic experiences (e.g. Post Doctoral) are welcome to apply.

· Ability to independently accomplish a project from design to planning, execution, data analysis, summary, and reporting.

· Strong laboratory skills, ability to multi-task on medium level complexity of laboratory hands-on experiments and document reporting.

· Detailed oriented, analytical mindset, and a can-do attitude.

Preferred Skillsets (Not Required for All)

· Hands-on experience with SEM and/or EDS equipment is preferred.

· Hands-on experiences and knowledge of metallurgical materials

· Hands-on experiences and knowledge of polymer materials

· Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

· Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

· Experience with spectroscopic techniques and/or chromatography techniques.

Other Requirements

This position is a full-time, on-site role with regular business hours and requires 5-10% local travel. The position would require occasional non-regular business hours for rush projects (<5%).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Electron Microscopy, Inc. is firmly committed to providing a workplace conducive to growth. We recruit, hire, train, and promote based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.