Scaled Synthesis and Processing Technician

BlueHalo, an AV Company, is seeking a Scaled Synthesis and Processing Technician as a member of the Biological & Nano Scale Team in Dayton, Ohio. This position will work closely with the Scalable Advanced Materials team to support increased scaled manufacturing of nanoparticles, conductive ink formulations, related process development, and other activities using same or similar laboratory or industrial equipment.

Applicants should have some comfortability working in chemical/biological laboratory settings and industrial or manufacturing spaces.

Work will primarily occur M-F during regular business hours, but some weekend and evening work will be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• General Laboratory Support/Housekeeping
• Scaling of Wet Chemistry processes
• Documentation of Operations and Lab Activities
• Performing Laboratory Tasks as Assigned
• Following Employee Health and Safety Requirements
• Optical, thermal, chemical, and electrical characterization of synthesized materials
• Quality control of scaled synthesized materials

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires U.S. Citizenship
• B.S. in a chemistry, material science, or Related Engineering Field
• At least Two (2) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Research Laboratory
• Ability to Follow Written and Verbal Instructions
• Provide technical written reports
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Develop and standardize new scaled processes
• Execute Tasks Independently
• Strong Time Management Skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Four (4) Years Experience Working in a Chemical Research Laboratory OR Two (2) Years Experience Working in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment
• Experience in >1L wet chemical reactor systems
• Experience with Process Equipment with Integrated Control Systems
• Developed SDS and TDS documentation for functional materials
• Competent with Microsoft Office Products, Particularly Excel, for Graphing, Data Manipulation/Analysis, etc.
• Material Processing and Characterization Experience

Working Conditions:

• Most tasks will occur within a laboratory environment
• Working with or around hazards: chemical (e.g., oxidizers, caustics, acids and bases), physical (high pressure/high temperature), and electrical (high voltage/wattage)
• Lifting of 50LBS or less
• Ability to comfortably stand, sit, or kneel (with a pad) for reasonable periods of time