Research Specialist

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RESEARCH SPECIALIST, MIT.nano, to be primarily responsible for the operation, training, and maintenance of research equipment within the MIT.nano facility.  Will focus on atomic layer deposition (ALD) and diffusion process equipment. Equipment in this area will include thermal and plasma ALD tools, atmospheric and low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) furnaces, and rapid thermal annealing (RTA) tools.  Expertise should extend to support equipment including vacuum systems, chillers, gas delivery equipment, and abatement systems associated with that primary tooling.

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Job Requirements
REQUIRED:  B.S. in chemical/mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, or related discipline; at least five years’ experience in semiconductor process facilities; experience with maintenance, operation, and theory of operation of semiconductor diffusion furnaces and atomic-layer deposition equipment and processes; broad knowledge of general laboratory and cleanroom protocols and operation; excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently in a lab environment and regularly interface with colleagues/users in a collaborative manner; interest in training the user community; ability to function effectively in a highly research-oriented yet disciplined environment that requires frequent interaction with faculty, students, and research staff.  PREFERRED:  PE and HAZWOPER certifications; knowledge of chemical hazards and reactivity; working knowledge of established and emerging research processes and ability to assist researchers with experimental design; experience training in one-on-one interactions or large groups and ability to convey complex ideas to personnel with diverse backgrounds and education experience; experience using computational software (e.g., Mathematica, MATLAB, Maple) and computer-aided design and modeling software (e.g., T-CAD, AutoCAD); and proficiency with document and data management tools (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint sites, Wikis, QuickBase).  Job #20471

11/29/21