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Senior Crystal Growth Scientist

Summary: Conducts research and analyzes processing procedures and equipment functions to identify and resolve problems in synthesis, fabrication, crystal growing and detector testing of Mercuric Iodide semiconductor materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Develops research plan, designs experiments, outlines research procedures to be followed, and executes experiments.
  • Performs routine to complex, experimental procedures related to Mercuric Iodide crystal growth.
  • Creates standards and specifications for processes, facilities, product, and tests used in transitioning detector technologies to a commercial venue.
  • Adjusts furnace controls to alter crystal growth to meet company specifications.
  • Observes furnace operation and crystal growth and reads logbook entries to identify deviations from specifications and procedures.
  • Logs crystal growth observations and analyzes data in effort to define trends that will lead to increased yields of grown material.
  • Performs Mercuric Iodide detector tests in the way of special test procedure and provides data analysis of test results correlated to material process and crystal growth experiments.
  • Provides technical support to material purification and detector fabrication efforts, as needed.
  • Assists in the preparation of technical reports for management and funding agencies.
  • Inspects furnaces for leaks, diagnoses equipment malfunctions, and requests equipment repairs.
  • Confers with scientists and engineers regarding research in supporting technical papers and reports.
  • Sets up and operates furnaces.
  • Maintains working knowledge of new development in the industry.

Contact:
Ian Hicks
Associate
ReliaQuest, LLC
Office: (800) 925-2159
www.reliaquest.com

Posted August 21, 2008