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Job Description
Implement production processes for nanoscale designs to produce or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.11
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists”.
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Tasks for “Nanotechnologist”
- Collect or compile nanotechnology research or engineering data.
- Compare the performance or environmental impact of nanomaterials by nanoparticle size, shape, or organization.
- Contribute written material or data for grant or patent applications.
- Prepare capability data, training materials, or other documentation for transfer of processes to production.
- Mix raw materials or catalysts to manufacture nanoparticles according to specifications, ensuring proper particle size, shape, or organization.
- Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
- Inspect or measure thin films of carbon nanotubes, polymers, or inorganic coatings, using a variety of techniques or analytical tools.
- Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.
- Analyze the life cycle of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products to determine environmental impact.
- Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
- Capture nanoparticle contaminants, using techniques such as electrical fields or electrospinning.
- Install nanotechnology production equipment at customer or manufacturing sites.
- Prepare detailed verbal or written presentations for scientists, engineers, project managers, or upper management.
- Process nanoparticles or nanostructures, using technologies such as ultraviolet radiation, microwave energy, or catalysis.
- Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
- Implement new or enhanced methods or processes for the processing, testing, or manufacture of nanotechnology materials or products.
- Supervise or provide technical direction to technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Related Technology & Tools
- Energy dispersive x-ray EDX spectroscopes
- Scanning tunneling microscopes STM
- Desktop computers
- Parametric analyzers
- Electron beam writers
- Oxidation furnaces
- Nanoimprint lithography NIL systems
- Ellipsometers
- Wire bonders
- Ultraviolet ozone cleaners
- Spin dryers
- Molecular beam epitaxy MBE systems
- Pirani gauges
- Safety goggles
- Capacitance manometers
- Low pressure chemical vapor deposition LPCVD systems
- Safety showers
- Photoresist spin coaters
- Scanning electron microscopes SEM
- Ionization gauges
- Photoelectron spectroscopes
- Optical profilers
- Cryogenic gloves
- Inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etchers ICP-RIE
- Turbo pumps
- Spin processors
- Optical thin film measurement systems
- Spectroscopic ellipsometers
- Vacuum ovens
- Secondary ion mass spectrometers SIMS
- Contact aligners
- Metal-organic chemical vapor deposition MOCVD systems
- Optical tweezers
- Four-point probes
- Protective gowns
- Photoresist dispensing systems
- Spectrophotometers
- Bake ovens
- Deionization water systems
- Digital pattern generators
- Focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes FIB-SEM
- Mask aligners
- Scanning acoustic microscopes
- Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition PECVD systems
- Linewidth measurement systems
- Chemical baths
- Particle counters
- Fluorescence optical microscopes
- Dielectric deposition tools
- Fire extinguishers
- Parallel plate reactive ion etchers RIE
- Zeta potential analyzers
- Vacuum hotplates
- Scanning probe microscopes SPM
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Molecular vapor deposition MVD systems
- Isolation glove boxes
- Ion implanters
- Atomic force microscopes AFM
- Face shields
- Chemical protective aprons
- Atomic layer deposition ALD systems
- Plasma etchers
- Capacitively coupled plasma CCP reactors
- Bourdon tube gauges
- Focused ion beam FIB etching tools
- Rapid thermal annealers RTA
- Hotplates
- Particle size analyzers
- Eyewash stations
- Thermal evaporators
- Transmission electron microscopes TEM
- Optical compound microscopes
- X ray diffractometers
- Pipettes
- Sputter coaters
- Ultrasonic cleaners
- Magnetron plasma sputter reactors
- Interferometers
- Auger electron microscopes
- Vacuum contact printers
- Wafer substrate bonders
- Extreme ultraviolet EUV systems
- Ion mills
- Gowning gloves
- Helium leak detectors
- Infrared spectroscopes
- Field emission scanning electron microscopes FESEM
- Residual gas analyzers
- Electron beam evaporators
- Respirators
- Chemical mechanical polishing CMP systems
- Profilometers
- Image analysis software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- SPMLab
- Simulation software
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Word
- Optical imaging systems