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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · 3 days ago

R&D Senior Scientist

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $139K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop novel solutions to improve the performance and expand the application space of ABB instruments

Utilize hardware, software, and data analysis skills to develop, fabricate, and test new analyzers based on cavity enhanced, tunable diode laser absorption spectrometry and other laser diagnostic techniques

Design and perform experiments needed to qualify applications of new and current products

Work with academic, national laboratory, industrial, and other research collaborators to apply laser-based analyzers to a wide array of environmental, industrial, medical, and military applications

Document analyzer configurations, test protocols, and results to drive the release of new products to production

Occasional travel may be required

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Molecular spectroscopyStatistical analysisLaser operationProduct developmentData analysis toolsGas analysisSpectroscopy techniquesLaboratory workOptical simulationWork authorizationMotivationProblem solvingTeamworkInitiativeMasters DegreeScripting PythonMatLabLinux OS

Required

Ph.D. in applied physics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, optics or a related, experimental field and minimum 5 years of experience leading a research project or team or as Principal Investigator

Ability to motivate and challenge teammates in collaborative environment

Strong background in molecular vibration and electronic transition spectroscopy using full spectra information for complex qualitative and quantitative chemical characterization of various mixtures

Familiarity with optical spectroscopy (example absorption, FTIR, photoacoustic, Raman, fluorescence, LIBS, etc.) and spectral interpretation

Superior understanding of statistical methods applied to both experimental design optimization and experimental data analysis, including but not limited to univariate statistical analysis, multivariate statistical analysis and iterative fitting techniques

Hands on experience in using lasers (UV, NIR, MIR) in a laboratory setting and handling gas samples

Proven problem solving skills to identify and troubleshoot unforeseen problems in a systematic, scientific method without direct instruction

Ability to develop, implement and launch initiatives related to product changes, new products and new applications

Familiarity with scientific data analysis tools, such as: MATLAB, PLS, PCR, IGOR Pro, Horizon, Origin, LabVIEW, Python, etc. and/or spectroscopy analysis software, such as: Unscrambler / CAMO, PLS Toolbox, Horizon, Pirouette, Statistica, SIMCA, saisir or GRAMS A/I

Gas phase trace analysis experience

Familiar with cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy techniques such as integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS), cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS) and wavelength scanning cavity ringdown spectroscopy (WS-CRDS), Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (OFCEAS) or frequency comb spectroscopy techniques

Extensive experience in experimental laboratory work using lasers, detectors, analog/digital signal processing and data acquisitions (DAQ)

Analysis of experimental data using multivariate analysis and nonlinear minimization

Experience using ZEMAX or other optical simulation software

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US