Sales, Manufacturing, and Customer Relations Roles for Chemist with X-ray Spectroscopy Training
Job Overview:
easyXAFS LLC is the recognized innovator and leader of the global renaissance of laboratory-based XAFS and XES. We are seeking an instrumentation specialist to take a high-level role in at least one of sales, manufacturing, development of special sample environment accessories, customer support and relations, and instrument installation and commissioning. The ideal new team member would have a significant background in XAS or closely related disciplines together with a curiosity to expand their skills to include efforts in a subset of core business tasks. The position is answerable to CEO/CTO. We provide an inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all, across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. Science is for everyone.
Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills, high proficiency with basic spectroscopy physics and applications, willingness to accept some travel engagement including international travel, such as to conferences and for instrument installations. MS or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field preferred. BA/BSc in Chemistry combined with significant work experience either in x-ray instrumentation or augmented with MBA training will also be considered.
Essential Functions:
The job responsibilities will be balanced against the successful applicant’s prior experience and goals for professional growth, but would include some subset of:
· Involvement in assembly, testing, and delivery and commissioning of laboratory x-ray spectrometers.
· Responsibility for development of special sample environment accessories for x-ray studies.
· Performing in-house x-ray spectroscopy measurements and associated analysis for customer samples.
· Remote and on-site customer support and training for experiment design and analysis of results.
· Further development of customer base in the US and abroad, through participation in marketing and customer relations efforts.