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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.
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Currently Employed:
3,500
Projected Annual Job Openings:
200
Typical Hourly Wage:
$59.91 - $83.28
Typical Annual Salary:
$124,610 - $173,220
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Bachelor's degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
No on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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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.
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Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
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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.
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Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
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Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
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Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.
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Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
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Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
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Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.
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Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Binocular light compound microscopes
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Drying cabinets or ovens
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Scanning electron microscopes
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Semiconductor process systems
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Spectrometers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Business intelligence and data analysis software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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