What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist position at Luxium Solutions, LLC?
The Research Scientist will be part of an organic growth strategy in developing new materials for the business. The research scientist will be part of an organic growth strategy in developing new materials for the business. Primary job responsibilities include developing the growth processes of new single crystalline materials such as Ga2O3 leading to new product sales. Supporting responsibilities of this position include identifying, testing, and maintaining raw material stocks for the research and development group; designing experiments and conducting growth trials of crystalline materials; designing furnace modifications to aid in crystal growth and performance; tracking performance properties of grown crystals; and assisting in the transition of R&D activities to the production group. The research scientist should be familiar with semiconducting materials and general crystallography.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the development of Gallium(III) Oxide single crystal growth processes, including the planning and carrying out of growth trials, and reporting on overall developments.
- Provide support for characterization of Gallium(III) Oxide crystals, either those grown internally or sourced from external vendors or collaborators. This includes characterization of material in house, and management of material sent for analysis externally.
- Assist in defect identification, analysis, material improvement and scale up of EFG grown oxides.
- Stay abreast of and provide information to others at Luxium Solutions on technical advances in the field of functional materials with a focus on materials for power electronics
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science required.
- Master of Science in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science required.
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Material Science related preferred.
- Experience with computer software appropriate to an industrial R&D environment. Must include experience with some (but not all) of the following: LabVIEW, 3D CAD (Solidworks, CREO, Inventor, etc.), and MS Office Suite, Minitab, or other related programs.
Luxium Solutions is empowering the world with solutions for Healthcare, Security, Energy & Scientific Research by enabling the technology of tomorrow for a hyper connected and digitized world.
We have over 50 employees specifically in Milford, with a tight-knit, family feel team that is always planning a fun event! Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:
- ANNUAL BONUS!
- Paid Time Off available on start (pro-rated for new hires)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on start
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short/Long Term Disability
- HRA/FSA
- EAP, Health Coaching
- 401(k) & company match
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
- 3 Month Paid Parental Leave
- & many more!