Surface Scientist

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Welcome! At Micron Technology, Surface Lab Scientists demonstrate innovative surface analysis techniques to support technology development and high-volume manufacturing activities worldwide. We partner with development teams from around the world to understand the materials and processes required to build our industry leading technologies.
Expectations

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of analytical strategies and techniques to contribute to group objectives.
• Commit to Quality - Approach job responsibilities with a high level of attention to detail to prevent errors in analytical results.
• Collaborate - Solicit teamwork of group and take ownership of timely and accurate follow through of group workload and data integrity.
• Deliver Continuous Improvement - Maintain an attitude of constant learning and a desire to increase your technical skills to improve your ability to contribute to individual and team goal achievement.
• Communicate - work to ensure that information is effectively communicated between coworkers and with management to maintain the most effective laboratory operations.
• Promote a safety-first culture - Identify and promptly report workplace safety issues. Maintain all safety certifications and complete safety goals in a timely and complete manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or an Engineering field.
• Demonstrated passion for scientific inquiry and tenacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Shift flexibility depending upon business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or an Engineering subject area.
• Hands on experience with Surface Analysis techniques - including (but not limited to) X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Reflectivity (XRR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Auger Electron Spectroscopy AES), Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), Electrical Characterization, Physical/Mechanical Characterization, Thermal Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and Electron Backscatter Diffraction Spectroscopy (EBSD).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Data Science, Statistics, and Project Management.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
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