Senior Scientist, Electron Microscopy

Location: hirify.global, NY, US; onsite. Travel up to 20% domestically. Flexible schedule of 40+ hours per week with occasional off-hours support.

Salary: $87,079–$119,734 annually for full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global develops glass, ceramic, and materials-science technologies for life sciences, consumer electronics, optical communications, displays, automotive, and solar applications.

What you will do

• Perform advanced TEM/STEM characterization using analytical microscopes with EELS and EDS.
• Prepare TEM specimens with FIB and conduct or support EPMA compositional analysis.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop microscopy methods, sample-preparation workflows, and analytical protocols for TEM and EPMA.
• Present technical results, contribute to reports and intellectual property activities, and support project planning.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, instruments, and routine laboratory operations.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a characterization-focused role, including strong TEM/STEM and FIB experience.
• Experience with EPMA, or demonstrated ability and interest in developing EPMA and related microanalysis capabilities.
• Strong foundation in materials science and technical problem-solving for complex inorganic or multiphase material systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data, draw sound technical conclusions, and communicate results effectively.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.

Nice to have

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in electron microscopy or materials characterization.
• Experience with 4D-STEM, mechanical polishing, and ion milling for TEM or EPMA sample preparation.
• Experience with SEM, EBSD, XRD, CT, image analysis, or data processing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with health, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family-building support, fitness benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.
• Company-paid pension contributions and matching 401(k) contributions; total retirement contributions may reach 7%–12% of pay depending on age and service.
• Company-wide bonuses, long-term incentives, and recognition programs.
• Immigration sponsorship is supported.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.