NANO3D SYSTEMS LLC (NANO3D) is a fast growing start up company that develops novel micro- and nanofabrication plating technologies, products and services for semiconductor, clean energy, touchscreens and biomedical markets. By employing the brightest minds, NANO3D creates the innovations that shape the future of technology.

Job Summary

Plating Engineer works as a member of a team at NANO3D SYSTEMS LLC to develop, implement and maintain the micro- and nanofabrication plating processes. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in plating, specifically focused on improving / optimizing process chemistry and controls for electrolytic and electroless nickel, cobalt, iron, tin, copper, palladium and alloy plating.
• Extensive knowledge of plating processes, process chemicals and equipment as well as plating bath metrology.
• Strong material and metallurgical knowledge of metals, especially copper, tin, palladium, nickel, cobalt, iron and their alloys.
• Experience with the use of statistical tools and methods for determining process capabilities, troubleshooting problems, process controls and design of experiments (DOE).
• Ability to manage time to maximize productivity.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy of recording information.
• Awareness of commercial importance of products and ability to plan and prioritize work accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the novel micro- and nanofabrication plating technologies.
• Develop and optimize novel bath chemistries to obtain desired film properties, and to specify process parameters needed to scale the bath to industrial wafer plating tools.
• Prepare, characterize and optimize plating solutions; prepare and measure the film mechanical, microstructural, thermal, and chemical properties; and transfer of the process from benchtop cells to full wafer equipment.
• Participates in defect reduction teams and implements process improvements based on demonstrated improved yield results.
• Interfaces with other engineering, quality and manufacturing team members.
• Work to maximize productivity and meet targets and deadlines.
• Focus on Safety and environmental regulations.
• All other duties as required.

Education:

BS or MS in chemical engineering, chemistry or material science.

Work Location:

MBI/ONAMI in Corvallis, Oregon.

Contact information: dubin@nano3dsystems.com

Amber Hames is a graduate fellow at Argonne National Laboratory. She works on recycling used nuclear fuel using pyrochemical processing. She’s from Homer Glen, Illinois, and attended Lewis University, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She is working on a doctorate in chemistry.

1) What inspired you to work in STEM?

Since I was in first grade I wanted to work in science. I remember saying I wanted to be a veterinarian, then an astronomer, and then an eye doctor. It was high school when I realized that I love chemistry.

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The University Of Missouri’s Research Reactor Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with training in sonochemistry, analytical, or radiochemistry to work in the area of post detonation nuclear forensics.  The work will include development of novel sonochemistry and inorganic fusions methods for rapid dissolution of surrogate nuclear debris.  Independent research, publication, and participation in grant writing are also expected.  Knowledge of ultrasound chemistry, mass spectrometry and/or inorganic chemistry is desired. The initial appointment will be for a one-year period, with possibility for renewal based on performance and availability of funding.  The position is supported by funding from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).  To apply, please email your CV to Dr. John Brockman at brockmanjd@missouri.edu by January 5^th, 2016.

The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer.

Position Summary:

The Analytical Chemist works as a member of a team at NANO3D SYSTEMS LLC to carry out processes such as Quality Control tests, analytical method development to analyze plating solutions, sample preparation, etc within the analytical function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work in a safe and responsible manner, abiding by the COSHH regulations and maintaining a high level of tidiness.
2. To carry out and ensure that the following processes are maintained:
   1. Perform analysis of plating solutions using UV-VIS, IC/HPLC, CVS, FT-IR and other analytical methods
   2. Maintain and perform the regular maintenance UV-VIS, IC/HPLC, CVS, FT-IR and other analytical tools
   3. Prepare calibration solutions, reagents and other solutions for chemical analysis.
   4. Maintain stocks of chemicals ensuring they are stored under appropriate conditions.
   5. Maintain accurate records of chemicals that have been used and bulk stock remaining etc.
   6. Maintain stocks of vials, burettes, pipettes and other consumables for chemical analysis.
   7. Acquire Quality Control and other solution data as required.
3. To be familiar with all required QC and analytical techniques through on the job training and external courses where appropriate.
4. To carry out QC tests within the analytical function. Techniques to include, but not exhaustive: IC/HPLC, FT-IR, UV-Vis, CVS, solubility, surface tension, foaming.
5. To maintain stocks of solvents, chemicals and consumables within the Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
6. To perform sample preparation, preparation of laboratory reagents / solutions etc. as and when required.
7. Work to maximize productivity and meet targets and deadlines.
8. Maintain a high standard of laboratory work with regard to both practical output and documentation.
9. All other duties as required.

Specific Competencies:

1. Hands on experience with UV-VIS, IC/HPLC, CVS, FT-IR etc.
2. Hands on experience with chemicals handling, storage, solution preparation etc.
3. Good team working and communication skills.
4. Ability to manage time to maximize productivity.
5. Ability to quickly and accurately conduct required Quality Control tests.
6. Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas.
7. Attention to detail and accuracy of recording information.
8. Awareness of commercial importance of products and ability to plan and prioritize work accordingly.

Qualification:

BS or MS in chemistry or chemical engineering with minimum 2 years hands on experience in chemical analytical lab.

Work Location:

MBI/ONAMI in Corvallis, Oregon.

Contact information: dubin@nano3dsystems.com

As we coming to a close for the Fall Term, I thought it would be an excellent time to formally recognize the 2015-2016 ESTEME@OSU Action Research Fellows from our Department.  You can read more about this wonderful program at http://stem.oregonstate.edu/esteme/action-research-fellows

Michael Burand and Margie Haak for “Investigating New Group- and Invidually-Based Pedagogies in a Hybrid General Chemistry Course”

Richard Nafshun for “Pre-test Based Curriculum Time Allotments”

Paula Weiss for “Changes in Student Study Habits and Their Relation to Course Assignments”

Kristin Ziebart for “Promoting Conceptual Understanding of General Chemistry with Short Writing Tasks”

Congrats to all FIVE of our Action Research Fellows – A well-deserved honor!

Scaled Grants (up to $100,000)
Scaled Grants will be awarded to multi-departmental teams at the OSU Corvallis campus who are launching new initiatives or expanding existing ones. Co-contributed resources of staff time and/or funds are expected, and a sustainability plan for maintaining the initiative should be included with the proposal. Deans need to review and actively support the project. Projects should directly contribute to student learning and experience: although research may be conducted on a funded project, the grant funds are not intended to support research itself.

Phase One project descriptions for Scaled Grants are due February 12. Phase Two full proposals are due March 11. Applicants must complete both phases of the proposal to be eligible.

The website with more information and links to the Winter 2016 application will be available beginning December 11. For more information about the Scaled Grants, please visit this url: http://leadership.oregonstate.edu/information/tech-funding/innovation-grant/scaled

An information session will be held in mid-January. Meanwhile, please feel free to contact Robin Pappas with questions at robin.pappas@oregonstate.edu

Just a reminder that NE/RHP 599 – Introduction to Nuclear Forensic Analysis will be offered in Winter 2016.  This class was created as a result of a Department of Homeland Security funded Nuclear Forensics Education Award received by our department in 2014.  It was offered last year and taught by Dr. Camille Palmer.  It is a very good overview of technical material related to both pre-detonation and post-detonation forensics, and is one of very small number of these courses available anywhere in the world.  The course is appropriate for NEs, RHPs, students in Chemistry, Materials Science and is geared toward an interdisciplinary audience.  We hope you’ll consider registering for this course next term, and mention it to other interested parties.

The Center for the Humanities is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Resident Research Fellowship Program. The deadline to submit proposals is Thursday Jan. 14, 2016, at 5 p.m. Application forms and information about awards can be found online at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/humanities/fellowship-program.

Nominations for classified or professional faculty to receive a monthly Merit Award are now being accepted. The award recognizes and encourages outstanding performance in the work place. The nominator may be anyone from the campus community. Potential qualities include great working attitude, cooperation, courtesy, creativity, flexibility, professionalism, quality of work, sense of humor, and other qualities the nominee admires. Nominations are due by Dec. 15. For more information: http://oregonstate.edu/aop/awards-recognition.  November awardee’s were Debi Furay of Hatfield Marine Science Center (Newport) and Sharon Betterton of College of Science.

December 4, 2015, By: Debbie Farris, COS

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University chemistry professor Walter D. Loveland has been elected a 2015 Fellow to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and a publisher of peer-reviewed journals, including Science.

Election as a Fellow of AAAS is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers. The distinction recognizes notable work to advance science or its applications in areas such as research, teaching, technology, industry, government in addition to communicating and interpreting science to the public.

Loveland was recognized for his pioneering contributions to nuclear chemistry, radioactive beams and heavy residues as well as for service to the profession and for mentoring future leaders in science. He joins more than 23 colleagues across Oregon State, who have also held this honor since 1965. Nationwide, the 2015 cohort includes 347 new Fellows, honored for their contributions to innovation, education, and scientific leadership.

The accomplishments of the new Fellows will be celebrated February 13 at the AAAS Fellows Forum during the 2016 AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Since joining OSU’s College of Science in 1968, Loveland has spent his career studying large-scale nuclear collective motion, through observations of heavy ion fusion, other ways of preparing hot heavy nuclei and studies of the fission process.  Through his work as a chemist at a reactor lab, Loveland used activation analysis to study meteorites, particulate air pollution and stable activable tracers. His systematic study of the nuclear reactions that create superheavy elements has provided powerful tools for scientists.

“I am thrilled to see our faculty being recognized nationally for their excellence in research, teaching and service to the profession and the public,” said College of Science Dean Sastry G. Pantula. “This is another feather in Walt’s cap, to add to the wonderful Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry.”

Loveland received the 2014 Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry, the American Chemistry Society’s top honor. He was honored for his pioneering work on the use of radioactive beams for producing neutron-rich nuclei and his investigations of heavy residues in nuclear reactions. Prior to the 1980s, scientists had mostly collided stable isotopes together in their quest to create new elements. Loveland devised ways to use radioactive isotopes as projectiles, thus greatly expanding the range of nuclear reactions possible.

Loveland has received national recognition for his achievements and research. He was elected into the ASE Mentor Hall of Fame and has been recognized by the Sigma Xi, the American Physical Society and others. He has also made a significant impact on nuclear chemistry education through The Living Textbook of Nuclear Chemistry, The Elements Beyond Uranium and as coauthor of Modern Nuclear Chemistry.

Loveland earned his bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he discovered his passion for nuclear and radiochemistry and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington where he studied nuclear fission. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, the first science and engineering research national laboratory in the United States.

Click here to read the full list of 2015 AAAS Fellows.