Nanomaterials Chemist Technical Specialist; Scientist

What You Will Do

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites outstanding candidates for a Technical Specialist position to support a broad range of activities associated with nanomaterials synthesis, assembly and integration operations. CINT is a national user facility funded by the DOE Office of Science to provide research capabilities in nanoscale science to a worldwide community of users.

Scientific thrusts at CINT include:
Nanophotonics and Optical Nanomaterials;
Quantum Materials Systems;
Soft, Biological and Composite Nanomaterials; and In-Situ Characterization and Nanomechanics. Additional information on the user facility is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites outstanding candidates for a Technical Specialist position to support a broad range of activities associated with nanomaterials synthesis, assembly and integration operations. CINT is a national user facility funded by the DOE Office of Science to provide research capabilities in nanoscale science to a worldwide community of users.

Scientific thrusts at CINT include:
Nanophotonics and Optical Nanomaterials;
Quantum Materials Systems;
Soft, Biological and Composite Nanomaterials; and In-Situ Characterization and Nanomechanics. Additional information on the user facility is available at .

The successful candidate will (a) oversee the day-to-day operations of a nanochemistry and nanomaterials synthesis laboratory, learning and maintaining a suite of synthesis, integration and characterization tools (e.g., automated reactor system, microfluidics reactor system, dip-pen nanolithography system, thin-film fabrication tools, particle-size analyzers, optical spectroscopy/microscopy instruments), and supporting implementation of safe operation practices, (b) address nano-synthesis, assembly and/or integration needs of science users for advanced nanomaterials samples in collaboration with center staff, students and postdocs, and (c) contribute to the maintenance and development of new facility capabilities and science initiatives.

The successful candidate will do this work in collaboration with center staff, and postdoctoral and student researchers. They will be expected to contribute to written and oral presentations of research and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of new research initiatives.

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

• Demonstrated expert level experience with inorganic, organometallic, organic or nanomaterials chemistry
• Strong background in chemical synthesis method development and air-sensitive handling techniques
• Proven ability to work independently with initiative
• Proven ability to provide day-to-day technical support while maintaining progress on long term tasks
• Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects as demonstrated by meeting deadlines, goals and requirements
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Positions requires a Bachelor' degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation

• Strong background in a range of chemical and materials characterization techniques, e.g., S/TEM, XRD, AFM, NMR, FTIR, static and time-resolved spectroscopy
• Exp…