Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Electron Diffraction Characterization

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or M.S. with equivalent hands-on characterization experience.
• Hands-on expertise in SEM and TEM including advanced diffraction analysis such as micro-ED.
• Strong understanding of diffraction principles, crystallography, crystal structure determination, and microstructure analysis.
• Experience preparing samples, validating methods, interpreting diffraction data, and troubleshooting workflow issues.
• Ability to translate characterization workflows into reliable, structured, machine-readable data.
• Experience collaborating across scientific, ML, software, automation, or data teams.
• Clear communication skills for documenting methods, explaining results, and driving cross-functional decisions.

• Experience with other EM techniques including EBSD, 4D-STEM is a plus.
• Familiarity with automated or high-throughput characterization workflows.
• Proficiency with Python or similar tools for scientific data analysis.
• Experience integrating instrument data with ML-ready datasets or analyzer workflows.

$128,000—$198,000 USD

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We offer competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity. Your final offer will reflect your background, expertise, and expected impact.

U.S. Benefits. Full-time U.S. employees receive a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.

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