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STAFF SCIENTIST (XPS)

Staff Scientists at Physical Electronics (PHI) are applied surface science experts that perform instrument demonstrations and support marketing department objectives.  Staff Scientists provide technical expertise that is used to shape demonstration strategies, create marketing materials, provide input for new product planning, and contribute to product improvement.  Staff Scientists play a big role in representing PHI in the scientific community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the key performance strengths of the PHI XPS instrument to potential customers
• Maintain instruments in “demo ready” condition for optimum demo performance
• Prepare demo reports that communicate value of the demo results and the strengths of PHI’s instrument to the customer
• Conduct follow up reviews of the demo report with customers via Teams, Zoom, or Webex
• Provide virtual and/or on-site instrument training at customer sites and develop appropriate training materials
• Serves as company expert in the use and application of instruments in the XPS product line
• Develop audience appropriate sales and marketing materials for XPS product line as first author
• Mentor XPS co-workers in system operation, data interpretation, and in preparing marketing publications
• Support inter-departmental activities including the review / preparation of sales tender documents, software testing, hardware testing, and corrective action efforts
• Participate in new product planning activities with the voice of an expert user and a representative of the customer’s voice
• Represent the company by attending and presenting at scientific conferences

Qualifications

• MS degree with 5 + years of experience with XPS instrumentation
• PhD Degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science with 2+ years XPS experience 
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Travel – 20% (domestic and international)

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