SciAps Careers

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SciAps, Inc. is a Boston area company specializing in high performance portable analytical instruments. Our mission is to provide durable, field-tested, portable instruments to identify any compound, any mineral, any element. Current product portfolio consists of LIBS, XRF, and Raman technologies.

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R&D Scientist

We are looking for a Scientist to join our R&D team to contribute to optical spectrometry technology development, product design, and the sustaining of legacy products.

Ideal candidates will have a background in spectrometer & laser design, analytical methods to derive chemistry, and complex problem solving. Must be a ‘hands on’ contributor who is willing to build, test, and repair instruments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Contribute to the design and development of LIBS and NIR technologies.
- Implement design solutions that are distinguished by performance, reliability, and economy.
- Perform sufficient design analysis by means of simulation and calculations to maximize the probability that the first-round proof of prototypes will function as intended.
- Provide prompt and effective support to Manufacturing and Service Departments to troubleshoot problems and improve work processes, including proper documentation.
- Order and maintain lab materials and equipment.
- Write assembly and test procedures for instruments and sub-assemblies.
- Devise and execute comprehensive Design Verification Test (DVT) Plans to prove that all design requirements are met.
- Design, specification, qualification, and troubleshooting of several of the following analytical instrument systems:
          - LIBS, NIR, Raman spectrometers
          - Derivation of chemistry from spectrometer output
          - Calibration and temperature compensation techniques
- Specification, qualification, and troubleshooting of several of the following components:           - Low power lasers (< 1W output)
          - Optical detectors
          - Passive optical components such as mirrors and lenses

Skills and Experience:

- 0 to 3 years experience as an individual contributor in the role of Scientist
- Ability to think creatively, take on a variety of technical hurdles, and arrive at efficient solutions
- Hands-on contributor
- Software programming – particularly Java, C++, and/or Python is desirable
- Experience in spectroscopy and/or analytical chemistry is desirable
- Familiarity with optics, electronics, and mechanical design – Zemax and/or SolidWorks is desirable

Education:

- PhD or MS (with thesis experience) in hard science, such as Physics or Chemistry, or equivalent experience and training.
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Location:

- SciAps Inc., Andover, MA
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