PHI is currently seeking a staff scientist to join our team.

Staff Scientists are applied surface science experts that perform instrument demonstrations, contract jobs and support department objectives. Staff Scientists provide technical expertise to the company that is used to shape demonstration strategies, create marketing materials, provide input for new product planning, and contribute to the solution of product problems. Staff Scientists are part of the public scientific face of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

Demonstration and contract lab activities

• Demonstrate the key performance strengths of the instrument
• Perform instrument demonstrations
• Perform contract jobs
• Conduct contract reports reviews
• Prepare demo reports that communicate the value of the results and the strengths of PHI’s instrument to the customer
• Conducts demo report follow-up reviews with customers
• Supports inter-departmental activities: the review or preparation of sales tender documents, and corrective action efforts

Lab activities

• Maintain instruments in “demo ready” condition
• Perform software testing

Customer service activities

• Provides on-site instrument training at customer sites and develops training materials

Marketing activities

• Participates in new product planning activities based on the voice of a customers
• Develops sales and marketing materials
• Represents the company by attending and presenting at scientific conferences

Minimum Qualifications

MS or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science plus 5 years experience in surface analysis or analytical laboratory activities and at least 2 years of TOF-SIMS experience and preferred XPS experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Travel -20% domestic and international travel

We offer a full benefits package and competitive wage with all the advantages of a small company environment.

Physical Electronics USA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

E-mail cover letter and resume to jfredrickson@phi.com