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Technical Associate - Research & Development

By / August 25, 2026

• Location: Wilmington, Delaware
• Type: Contract
• Job #106295

Technical Associate - Research & Development

Duration: 12 months W2 Contract + Annual Renewal

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Location: Wilmington, DE

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM (Second Shift)

Compensation: $31.69/hr

Job Description:

The candidate will assume responsibility for the second-shift operation of a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) within an advanced analytical sciences laboratory.

This onsite position is located in Wilmington, DE and will work under the direction of experienced scientists to provide analytical support for Research & Development (R&D), Technical Service & Development (TS&D), and Manufacturing organizations.

The role involves operating sophisticated microscopy equipment, preparing samples for analysis, performing materials characterization, and supporting critical research and manufacturing initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare samples for analysis, following established procedures using equipment such as mechanical polishers, plasma or sputter coaters, and FIB-SEM cross-section milling and lift-out procedures.
• Perform FIB-SEM analyses including imaging, energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), and assess basic data quality.
• Review and organize collected data for reporting to customers.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance, following established procedures.
• Dispose of laboratory waste according to established protocols.
• Work second-shift hours and coordinate work with first-shift FIB-SEM operator.
• Adhere to all safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, or related scientific discipline
• Laboratory experience in an academic, research, or industrial setting
• Experience handling chemicals in a laboratory environment
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety procedures
• Ability to work under tight timelines and competing priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electron Microscopy experience
• FIB-SEM (Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy) experience
• SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) experience
• EDS (Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy) experience
• EBSD (Electron Backscatter Diffraction) experience
• Sample preparation experience
• Materials characterization experience
• Mechanical polishing experience
• Plasma coating or sputter coating experience
• Research laboratory experience

Shift Details:

• Work hours/days: 40 hours/week
• M-F: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am
• Candidate will be trained during daytime hours (8:30 am - 5 pm) for the first three months.

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