Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist - for a leading Biotech Company
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist
- Hillsboro, OR
A leading Biotechnology Research company is seeking a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist who is genuine, talented, and collaborative to join their ever-growing team. Do you have FIB experience, or enjoy providing leadership, preparation, and resources to help create a high-functioning work environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, enjoy being part company with a steady path of evolution and are looking to take your career to the next level, then apply now!
Summary:
The Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist - will work on the design and development of Focused Ion Beam (FIB) columns. This will be done with your extensive experience in the design, operation, characterization, and hands on approach in solving complex laboratory equipment related to charged particles beam systems (including ion/electron columns and related systems).
The Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist - should have the following skill set:
- MSc or PhD degree in Physics or related technical discipline
- 3 - 6+ years validated experience in the design, simulation, and operation of charged particle beam systems, such as FIB and SEM columns, ion and electron sources including plasma sources, and related systems
- Combination of strong scientific programming and lab hands-on skills is highly desirable
- Experience using and solving laboratory equipment including electronics, high voltage and vacuum systems
- Experience with high-level programming languages (Python, C/C++) and numerical methods
- Prior electrical engineering experience is a plus
The The Focused Ion Beam (FIB) Scientist - will:
- Design and perform simulations of FIB columns, including charged particle optics simulations, electrical requirements analysis, high voltage and electromagnetic fields design and analysis, mechanical design analysis, vacuum design, and material selection
- Develop testing and characterization methods to validate FIB performance
- Develop and maintain in-house software tools to simulate and characterize FIB columns
- Work closely with multi-functional engineering groups to develop FIB columns-related products
- Maintain extensive knowledge of innovative principles and theories of charged particle optics and systems, including ion and electron columns and sources
- Lead and manage small-sized ion column development projects
- Participate in the development of patent applications
- Provide company-wide technical support for ion columns
