Application Scientist

1 week ago

Madison, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Application Scientist

Job Description

The Application Scientist will be responsible for performing lab work on various products, including batteries, pharmaceutical instrumentation, and injection devices. This role involves running X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analyses on samples, traveling to customer sites for application training, and contributing to marketing efforts through technical support and materials creation.

Responsibilities
  • Run X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analyses on samples, including preparing samples from rock to powder.
  • Mount samples in the instrument, set up scan conditions, understand the physics of the instrument, set x-ray strength, filter, and analyze images.
  • Use imaging technology to build 3D images and identify cracks or bubbles that lead to instrument failure.
  • Travel to customer sites to provide application training and support, but not installations.
  • Create and contribute to marketing materials from a technical standpoint.
  • Attend conferences and tradeshows as an equipment representative.
  • Provide post-sales and technical support, including troubleshooting customer issues.
Qualifications:
  • Master's or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, etc.
  • 3+ years of experience with XRD, with involvement in a crystallography facility.
  • Experience running X-ray Diffraction (XRD) with powder samples.
  • Strong understanding of the physics of XRD instruments.
  • Experience with marketing and creating technical materials.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Work Environment

This is a salary-exempt position with a 40-hour work week, typically 9am-5pm. Office hours are 9am-3pm Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. The role requires time in the lab. Travel is required up to 30%, organized by the employee, with company credit card, travel, lodging, and meals provided. The team consists of 4 Application Scientists.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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