Flame Hydrolysis & Vapor Phase Processing Senior Scientist

Requisition Number: 72758

 

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Role Purpose

• Perform hands-on experimental research and process development in flame hydrolysis and vapor-phase deposition for forming inorganic and glass-based objects.
• Design, operate, and optimize flame-based and vapor deposition systems, focusing on correlation between process parameters, deposition behavior and glass quality attributes.
• Advance vapor-phase processing methods from early-stage concepts to robust laboratory-scale processes through independent experimentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute experimental research focused on flame hydrolysis and vapor-phase deposition processes
• Establish and optimize process parameters including precursor delivery, gas flow, burner configuration, flame conditions, and deposition dynamics
• Investigate the relationships between process conditions, deposition behavior, microstructure, and glass quality
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot experimental setups and deposition equipment
• Analyze experimental data and leverage modeling to guide iterative process improvements
• Document results in internal technical reports, presentations, and invention disclosures
• Collaborate with materials scientists, chemists, and engineers to integrate processing insights into broader development efforts
• Maintain rigorous laboratory safety practices, particularly for high-temperature and gas-handling systems

Experiences/Education - Required

• Minimum Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with flame hydrolysis, vapor-phase deposition, or closely related high-temperature gas-phase processing techniques
• In-depth knowledge of chemical reaction kinetics of homogenous reactions, vapor deposition or glass sintering
• Strong understanding of process development, experimental design, and troubleshooting
• Experience working with experimental systems involving gas flow, burners, reactors, or high-temperature environments
• Ability to independently plan and execute experimental research
• Strong analytical thinking, data interpretation, and technical communication skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

• PhD degree desired
• Direct experience with one or more of the following:
  • Flame Hydrolysis Deposition (FHD)
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
  • Outside Vapor Deposition (OVD), MCVD, or related vapor-based glass processes
• Experience in industrial R&D or applied research settings
• Familiarity w