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Job Description

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2199.09

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nanosystems Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Scientist”

Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.
Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.
Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.
Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.
Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.
Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.
Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.
Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.
Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.
Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.
Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.
Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.
Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.
Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.
Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.
Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.
Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.
Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.

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