Research Associate
Hillsboro, Oregon
Job Description
We are seeking highly talented candidates to join our R&D team to help develop the next generation high-efficiency low-cost photovoltaic technology. We operate in a deadline driven and entrepreneurial environment. This is very much a hands-on position. Our Research Associates work closely with Scientists to implement experiments, optimize device fabrication processes, characterize materials, test devices, and to generally support the R&D team. You will be working in the lab 90+% of the time and will attend weekly R&D group and sub-group meetings where updates are given, research is discussed, and brainstorming is done.
Job Requirements/Responsibilities
- Excitement and curiosity for photovoltaics, science, and engineering in general
- Positive, go get’em attitude
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team while also able to work independently.
- Good oral and written communication
- Demonstrated academic or industrial performance
- Must be detail-oriented and able to follow specific directions on experiments, processes
- Use semiconductor processing equipment, mix solutions, characterize materials, test devices
- Keep a detailed lab notebook
- Report to senior members of team to update on that day’s/week’s tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/BA in Materials science, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering
- MS a plus
- Hands-on research and industrial experience ideal
- Experience with thin film deposition systems/processes, semiconductor device testing, and materials characterization a plus
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