Your mission
To strengthen our R&D team in Estonia working with cell development, We are looking for a new colleague experienced and passionate about the operation and maintenance of our internal and external microscopy analysis particularly SEM. You will play a significant role in supporting our analytics and characterization capabilities about solid oxide cell development, cell prototypes, periodical quality control of our product, developing our in-house SEM expertise, and maintaining SEM equipment as well as sample preparation tools.
Finally, you will be participating in continuous product development work.
Your tasks
• Managing and maintaining SEM instruments as well as SEM sample preparation tools. Follow maintenance schedule, purchasing consumables, organizing working place.
• Conduit SEM/EDS analysis of samples in-house with required prior sample preparation, data acquisition, data management, and providing conclusive reports.
• Collaboration and coordination of SEM capabilities with R&D in our Finnish entity
• Communication with external research centers and laboratories for conducting more complex SEM/TEM studies.
• Assist in other analytical and research activities of the company, investigation of new equipment types and testing methodologies.
• Contribute to departmental quality objectives including contributing to drafting documentation and procedures.
• Operate according to the health and safety laboratory practices and standards.
• Other R&D and Production-related supporting activities assigned by direct management.
Your profile
• M.Sc. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or similar (Ph.D. is considered to be an asset).
• Hands-on work experience with SEM instrument and SEM sample preparation tools, knowledge of analytical chemistry, chemical laboratory work, and material characterization, including chemical safety and laboratory practices.
• Work experience with other laboratory analytical instruments and techniques is welcome.
• Interest in image post-processing using advanced software tools is considered.
• Fluent in English
• Ability and enthusiasm for hands-on laboratory work, ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team.
• High aptitude for safety.