Associate Scientist
- Employer
- Aerodyne Research, Inc.
- Location
- Billerica, Massachusetts, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jan 30, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Climate Change
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Associate Instrument Scientist
Aerodyne Research, Inc. (ARI) is a small instrumentation and R&D company providing state-of-the-art research tools to scientific leaders in in the fields of climate change, air quality, and atmospheric chemistry. We are seeking a bachelor's or master's level Associate Instrument Scientist to join our mass spectrometry instrument production team at our Billerica, MA headquarters.
In the position you will be part of a team of scientists and engineers delivering cutting-edge mass spectrometry instrumentation to customers and collaborators working to understand and improve air quality around the world. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for building things and making them work.
Responsibilities
Pre-delivery testing and troubleshooting of mass spectrometry instrumentation
Assisting with instrument assembly
Calibration and documentation of new and repaired instruments
Laboratory characterization of instrument performance
Generating detailed documentation of instrument test procedures and results
Potentially traveling for field installation, training, and service
Supporting customers remotely via email, meetings, and remote computer control
Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree in physical science, engineering, or a related field
Experience operating complex scientific instrumentation
Motivation to become a subject matter expert on the chemistry of atmospheric aerosols
Strong oral and written communication skills
Works well in team environment
Basic computer skills, such as proficiency with Microsoft Office or G Suite/Google Workspace are required, experience or interest in software development is desired
Knowledge of basic electronics is desirable
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit programs, including an ESOP. We are an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disability.
Aerodyne Research, Inc. (ARI) is a small instrumentation and R&D company providing state-of-the-art research tools to scientific leaders in in the fields of climate change, air quality, and atmospheric chemistry. We are seeking a bachelor's or master's level Associate Instrument Scientist to join our mass spectrometry instrument production team at our Billerica, MA headquarters.
In the position you will be part of a team of scientists and engineers delivering cutting-edge mass spectrometry instrumentation to customers and collaborators working to understand and improve air quality around the world. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a passion for building things and making them work.
Responsibilities
Pre-delivery testing and troubleshooting of mass spectrometry instrumentation
Assisting with instrument assembly
Calibration and documentation of new and repaired instruments
Laboratory characterization of instrument performance
Generating detailed documentation of instrument test procedures and results
Potentially traveling for field installation, training, and service
Supporting customers remotely via email, meetings, and remote computer control
Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree in physical science, engineering, or a related field
Experience operating complex scientific instrumentation
Motivation to become a subject matter expert on the chemistry of atmospheric aerosols
Strong oral and written communication skills
Works well in team environment
Basic computer skills, such as proficiency with Microsoft Office or G Suite/Google Workspace are required, experience or interest in software development is desired
Knowledge of basic electronics is desirable
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit programs, including an ESOP. We are an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disability.
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