PhD Physicist – Spectroscopy (Seattle, WA)

IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a PhD Physicist (experienced in optics and spectroscopy) at its facility in Seattle, WA.

The duties of this position include developing optical/spectroscopy based instruments for application to food testing at very target low levels, including fluorescence; UV, visible, and NIR spectroscopy; and luminescence applications. The position also involves supporting and improving existing optical based instruments; ongoing calibration development and related support for current and new spectral testing devices; and staying alert for emerging technologies and methodologies to streamline and robustify test and laboratory operations.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A PhD in Physics, with experimental focus, optics, or equivalent with strong optics input (required)
• Proficiency with data mining on spectroscopy datasets
• Proficiency with chemometrics (i.e., calibration development)
• Proficiency with MATLAB, python or equivalent
• Proficiency with spectroscopic measurement systems
• Proficiency with multivariate statistics
• Proficiency with design and running robust trials subject to multiple influences, etc.
• Familiarity with electronics and software, as well as MS Office Suite (or equivalent)

The pay for this position is $78,000 – $110,000 annually (DOE). This is a full-time position eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, 401(k), health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 6 paid holidays per year.

The laboratory operates weekends, so candidates must be willing to work occasional weekends.

Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate-to-severe food allergies are discouraged from applying.

To apply for this position please access the company’s job posting at:
https://apps.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#5e5553ac35ee490b00e08e20

After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.

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