Job Description

Job Summary:

Independently execute a range of complex scientific research activities in a core facility including planning and optimizing research, designing analysis algorithms, and providing training to researchers.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) at Harvard University seeks an enthusiastic, scientifically curious individual with a strong growth mindset to work within the Nanofabrication Group as a Scientist/Engineer focused primarily on teaching and supporting researchers with flexible and hybrid device nanofabrication and process development in soft matter.

CNS is an open, shared-use facility that serves all of Harvard as well as external academic and industrial users. CNS typically supports more than 1,500 users annually.

Working under the supervision of the Nanofabrication Facility Director and the CNS leadership team, this person will assist and train users in soft-material fabrication tools and processes and other advanced flexible device technologies.

Responsibilities include support and maintenance of the soft-material cleanroom, and flexible device fabrication/assembly labs and facilities, process support including photolithography, polymer/resists coating and mixing, wet etching, chemical processing, oxygen plasma cleaning, nanoparticle-related tools, rapid prototyping (laser cutting and 3D printing), and flexible/ hybrid assembly tools/processes.

Day-to-day operations include teaching/training new users on tool operation, experimental design, and data analysis/interpretation. The candidate will also perform work for remote CNS users.

Working with other nanofabrication scientists/engineers and research groups, this individual will support advanced applications for a broad range of flexible device fabrication and hybrid process development.

Collaboration with all CNS personnel to achieve objectives and enhance service quality is expected. Detailed record keeping of instrument activity, experimental results, maintenance and repair logs, and operating procedures is expected. Authoring SOPs and related documents for the Flexible Nanofabrication Facility.

This person will also be responsible for overseeing CNS's compliance with Harvard and government safety laws and regulations. Their duties include coordinating with the CNS safety officer to identify potential risks, implementing policies and procedures to uphold safety regulations and monitoring their workplace for adherence to those policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Laboratories, cleanroom and office setting.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work in an imaging facility, cleanroom, biological, chemical, and characterization laboratory environments.

Will work around compressed gases, cryogens, ovens, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals. Must be very dexterous; may be required to work on large and small assemblies.

Ability to push, pulling, lift, repetitive motion

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience; OR
• A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• A graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Surface Science, Physics, Materials Science, Bio/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, plus 3-5 years of semiconductor-related work experience, is desirable. Cleanroom fabrication experience, especially in lithography is highly desirable. Thin film characterization, scanning probe microscopy, and packaging process experience are highly desirable.
• The candidate should be self-motivated and able to work independently with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training, to succeed, and to develop intellectual and practical professional skills. Excellent verbal and written skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams and with graduate and undergraduate students is essential.
• The candidate must have significant experience in a variety of laboratory environments and be fully comfortable working in a lab environment, including the cleanroom and bio-labs, on a wide variety of tools and projects. Familiarity with microfluidic device design and fabrication a plus.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.