Research Specialist
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Salary$55k – $65k
LocationCampus: Tempe
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live14h ago
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Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field
Experience with graphite-, tungsten-, molybdenum disilicide-, silicon carbide-, and Kanthal®-element furnaces under various conditions
Experience using and maintaining glass high-vacuum manifolds and Schlenk lines
Experience sealing ampoules using oxyhydrogen and oxyacetylene torches
Experience planning, executing, and optimizing complex chemical reactions under high temperatures, high pressures, reactive atmospheres
Understanding of suitable modes of characterizing synthetic products
Ability to provide training, service, and user support on High-Resolution X-ray diffractometer
Ability to assist with analytical techniques (X-ray diffraction, TG-DSC, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis)
Experience managing user requests, instrument scheduling, and billable work with Agilent iLab
Experience implementing or coordinating maintenance for instrumentation
Experience reviewing product specifications and recommending new/replacement parts
Ability to effectively communicate progress and challenges with team-members and management
Ability to maintain accurate research records, standard laboratory procedures, and manage inventories
Skills
X-ray diffraction
TG-DSC
FTIR
Raman
UV-Vis
Agilent iLab
Job Profile:
Lab and Research Specialist 2
Job Family:
Lab and Research Support
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides technical lab support by independently performing basic lab and research-related tasks to ensure accurate research results that can expand on the knowledge of the field of study. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year; DOE
Job Description:
As a Research Specialist, you will provide experimental and instrumental support to users requesting services from Eyring Materials Center with expertise on assigned processing and synthesis equipment, analytical techniques, as well as data analysis and interpretation when applicable. You will also be responsible for maintaining and/or coordinating maintenance on the assigned equipment and techniques. The broad range of materials being synthesized and analyzed includes semiconductors, ceramics, glasses, alloys, geological samples and a wide range of inorganic, organic, and hybrid materials.
Essential Duties:
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Furnace lab and chemistry support:
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Primary contact for all high-temperature synthesis and processing requests within EMC
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Operating and supervising synthesis and processing using graphite-, tungsten-, molybdenum disilicide-, silicon carbide-, and Kanthal®-element furnaces under vacuum, reducing, oxidizing, or inert conditions (as appropriate for element type).
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Using and maintaining glass high-vacuum manifolds and Schlenk lines for synthesis, processing, and transfer of air-sensitive materials including sealing ampoules using oxyhydrogen and oxyacetylene torches.
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Planning, execution, and optimization of complex chemical reactions under a variety of conditions (high temperatures, high pressures, reactive atmospheres, etc.) to create novel compounds or to scale up production of existing materials.
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Effectively assessing risks to safety and property, collaborating with local safety experts, and implementing appropriate engineering and process safeguards.
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Analytical support:
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Understanding of suitable modes of characterizing synthetic products and the availability of those modes within ASU research ecosystem.
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Primary contact for training, service and user support on the High-Resolution X-ray diffractometer
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Ability to assist with analytical techniques as needed by the facility, including (but not limited to) X-ray diffraction, TG-DSC, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, etc.
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General facility-related activities:
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Managing user requests, instrument scheduling, and billable work with Agilent iLab.
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Implementing or coordinating maintenance (as appropriate) for instrumentation in assigned EMC laboratories.
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Reviewing product specifications and recommending new/replacement parts for the assigned instruments. Negotiating prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
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Effectively communicating progress and challenges with team-members and management.
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Maintaining accurate research records, standard laboratory procedures, and managing inventories of chemical reagents and lab supplies.