R&D Scientist
Heraeus Materials Technology, LLC

R & D

Location: Philadelphia : PA Region: North America Job Category: R & D

Position Type: Full-time Deadline: Dec 31, 2011

Heraeus Materials Technology, LLC, is searching for an innovative Senior R&D Scientist to bring new solar cell products to market by formulating and developing material solutions, recommending development strategies, and understanding the materials science used in the development of finished products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize expertise to formulate hypotheses and seek or devise novel solutions to technical problems to accelerate development of new product
• Independently plan, direct, and conduct research activities supporting the design of new products to customer or industry specifications or the modification of existing products for new applications
• Analyze/identify/solve problems or customer complaints regarding existing products and originate formula or process changes for new applications 
• Engage internal and external raw material and equipment suppliers
• Remain abreast of technical developments in the field; obtain information through literature and patents
• Function as a resource to sales, marketing, technical service, and manufacturing
• Attend technical conferences, trade shows, and educational courses to remain current in the field as it relates to existing and future technologies; ability to present at same
• Author technical reports, technical papers, patent applications, project updates, and technical overviews as required
• Record precise results and findings in laboratory book, database and/or files
• Review and provide updates to product data sheets and technical data packages
• Follow safety guidelines for handling materials with the use of protective equipment as required
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work area, laboratory instruments and equipment
• Handle confidential information with care
• Provide leadership, supervision and training as assigned by Technology Manager
• Adherence to Code of Conduct as applicable to job function
• Responsibility to ensure that direct reports and overall employee population are also aware and adhere to Code of Conduct Guidelines
• Demonstrate Heraeus Six Core Competencies: Professional, Strategic, Entrepreneurial, Leadership, Interpersonal, Personal.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May have supervisory responsibility of Engineers and Technicians.

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Materials Science or related field and a minimum of 10 years of laboratory experience are required. PhD preferred.The equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 
• Five (5) years of experience should be in Si based PV processing, glass science, polymers, organic/inorganic chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge and formulation experience of thick film paste/ink is a plus.
• Self-starter with an attention to detail required.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and leadership ability; exhibit a high level of motivation and initiative. 

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