Chapman University School of Pharmacy · 1 month ago
Research Technician - Limited Term
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hrChapman University School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to join the Structural Quantum Optics group. The successful candidate will assist in establishing a new laboratory, conduct experiments involving entangled photons, and support equipment procurement in a collaborative academic environment.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in the setup, alignment, and maintenance of optical experiments, including arranging and mounting optics on optical tables
Support the procurement process by identifying, sourcing, and ordering optical components, detectors, and related equipment
Conduct experiments involving spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) sources of entangled photons
Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced single-photon detection systems, including Timepix cameras and APDs
Maintain laboratory organization, ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment and resources
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data; prepare reports, presentations, and contribute to publications
Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students on experimental design and problem-solving
Analyze experimental data using scientific software tools, prepare graphs and summaries, and assist in drafting reports, publications, or presentations
Maintain lab equipment, manage inventory of materials and consumables, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and lab cleanliness standards
Participate in research meetings, present updates, and collaborate with other team members on experimental planning and data interpretation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Hands-on experience with optical systems, including alignment of lasers, nonlinear crystals, mirrors, lenses, and beam-splitters
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment
Familiarity with photon detection systems, quantum optics experiments, and imaging systems
Proficiency in scientific data acquisition and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW)
Preferred
Prior experience with SPDC-based entangled photon sources
Experience in vacuum systems, optomechanics, or ultrafast laser systems
Knowledge of Timepix cameras, SPAD detectors, or other single-photon detection technologies
Background in experimental quantum information science
Company
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
A top 50 research school, Chapman Pharmacy is an ACPE and WASC-accredited institution located in Irvine, California.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase