Research Analyst

About the Position

The Research Analyst supports research and development efforts by conducting technical investigations, preparing and analyzing samples, and assisting with equipment setup and testing. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, interpreting data, troubleshooting equipment or processes, and communicating findings to support project objectives in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision in the R&D laboratories
• Works with others to achieve project goals and may be assigned responsibility to meet specific technical objectives and schedules
• Aids in analyzing results. Summarizes results and reports findings to higher-level technical employees
• Uses technical competency to provide consulting services to others and to diagnose and resolve problems with existing equipment or systems
• Makes verbal presentations and instructs peers and plant personnel on technical subjects
• Oversees the Scanning Electron Microscopy Lab including the operation and maintenance of two SEMs
• Serves as back-up operator for the Metallography Lab including cutting, polishing, and etching specimens, and taking photomicrographs and hardness measurements
• Covers service jobs start to finish
• Serves as back-up operator for the two scanning electron microscopes

Education, Experience, And Competencies

• Required: Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in the operation of SEMs and analytical techniques, such as EDS, preferred

Position Type, Work Hours, And Travel Requirements

• Full-time, exempt position
• Eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday – additional overtime as needed
• Travel for this position is necessary and expected to comprise up to 20-25% of work hours – some international travel is possible

Working Conditions

• Vision and hearing capabilities required
• Physical requirements: frequently stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level, grasp, finger, grip, feel textures and temperatures, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work in extreme hot and cold conditions, wet and humid conditions, amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke, amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets, near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment, amid noise, amid noise, amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and industrial magnets, near moving parts of heavy machinery, equipment in motion and high voltage equipment, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, amid noise, 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