Scientist I, Pixelligent, Baltimore, MD
Pixelligent -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Scientist I
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Summary
The Scientist I will support the Product Development team by developing new metal oxide nanocrystals, performing nanocrystal surface modification, and the development and characterization of formulations using Pixelligent's proprietary nanocrystals technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* This is not an inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully in a timely manner.
Interpersonal Skills - Able to work with others in a professional manner
Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Able to convey information in a meaningful way.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when requested by management to reach goals.
Initiative - Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
This position has no certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. Must be able to wear a respirator.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a laboratory and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
The Scientist I will support the Product Development team by developing new metal oxide nanocrystals, performing nanocrystal surface modification, and the development and characterization of formulations using Pixelligent's proprietary nanocrystals technology.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* This is not an inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned
- Research and development of metal oxide nanocrystal.
- Surface passivation of metal oxide nanocrystals.
- Works closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and operators in a laboratory environment to support product development, research, experimentation, and documentation.
- Assists in analyses and preparation of chemical samples to support product manufacturing, certificate of analysis generation, product development, and research projects.
- Maintains and revises Standard Operating Procedures.
- Communicates in a timely and concise manner with management and other personnel on projects and updates.
- Evaluates performance data, using statistical methods when necessary, and communicating it to the internal team.
- Operation of equipment such as UV-Vis, viscometer, FTIR, spin coater, UV curing, slot-die coater, ink-jet printer and other scientific equipment, as needed.
- Prepares reports, proposals, process specifications, and technical instructions.
- Ability to lead in analyses and preparation of chemical samples to support product manufacturing, certificate of analysis generation, product development and research projects.
- Advise support staff on processes and desired outcomes, trains staff on processes and required procedures.
- Supports customer requests.
- Maintains a safe and organized laboratory.
- Other project related tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully in a timely manner.
Interpersonal Skills - Able to work with others in a professional manner
Oral Communication - Responds well to questions. Able to convey information in a meaningful way.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Professionalism - Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when requested by management to reach goals.
Initiative - Takes independent actions; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science; OR
- Masters Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with two (2) years of relevant work experience; OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science with four (4) years of relevant work experience.
- Experience working with early-stage product development
- Expertise with wet chemistry and standard organic chemistry processes.
- Understanding of materials characterization techniques including UV-Vis, IR, TGA, particle size analysis DMA, DSC, and viscometer.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
This position has no certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. Must be able to wear a respirator.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a laboratory and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.