Flexible and Hybrid Nanofabrication Process Scientist

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) at Harvard University seeks an enthusiastic, scientifically curious individual with a strong growth mindset to work within the Nanofabrication Group as a Scientist/Engineer focused primarily on teaching and supporting researchers with flexible and hybrid device nanofabrication and process development in soft matter. CNS is an open, shared-use facility that serves all of Harvard as well as external academic and industrial users. CNS typically supports more than 1,500 users annually. Working under the supervision of the Nanofabrication Facility Director and the CNS leadership team, this person will assist and train users in soft-material fabrication tools and processes and other advanced flexible device technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience; OR A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and with graduate and undergraduate students is essential.
• The candidate must have significant experience in a variety of laboratory environments and be fully comfortable working in a lab environment, including the cleanroom and bio-labs, on a wide variety of tools and projects.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Surface Science, Physics, Materials Science, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, plus 3-5 years of semiconductor-related work experience, is desirable.
• Cleanroom fabrication experience, especially in lithography is highly desirable.
• Thin film characterization, scanning probe microscopy, and packaging process experience are highly desirable.
• The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work independently with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training, to succeed, and to develop intellectual and practical professional skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with microfluidic device design and fabrication a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintenance of the soft-material cleanroom, and flexible device fabrication/assembly labs and facilities.
• Process support including photolithography, polymer/resists coating and mixing, wet etching, chemical processing, oxygen plasma cleaning, nanoparticle-related tools, rapid prototyping (laser cutting and 3D printing), and flexible/ hybrid assembly tools/processes.
• Teaching/training new users on tool operation, experimental design, and data analysis/interpretation.
• Perform work for remote CNS users.
• Support advanced applications for a broad range of flexible device fabrication and hybrid process development in collaboration with other nanofabrication scientists/engineers and research groups.
• Collaborate with all CNS personnel to achieve objectives and enhance service quality.
• Detailed record keeping of instrument activity, experimental results, maintenance and repair logs, and operating procedures.
• Authoring SOPs and related documents for the Flexible Nanofabrication Facility.
• Overseeing CNS’s compliance with Harvard and government safety laws and regulations.
• Coordinating with the CNS safety officer to identify potential risks, implementing policies and procedures to uphold safety regulations and monitoring their workplace for adherence to those policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree