Jobs In Solar: Laboratory Manager (Solar Lab) (Stony Brook, NY)

Date: 2010-09-07, 2:47PM EDT
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Company description

Idalia Solar Technologies is an early-stage startup developing dye sensitized solar cell technology. Our goal is nothing less than to increase accessibility to clean energy around the globe. We will accomplish this through the design of new cells that will be lower in material and processing costs than traditional silicon solar cells.

The focus of our company and recruitment efforts is strong science. We invite bright and creative minds to consider becoming part of the early team.

Idalia labs are located in Stony Brook, NY.

Job Description

Idalia is seeking a well-organized Laboratory Manager to implement current experiments and contribute to the design of future processes, establish and maintain test capabilities and processes, maintain and improve lab practices and procedures necessary to validate and qualify new products, and to stay current and comply with all certification requirements; adherence to strict safety standards to be maintained throughout.

Duties will include development of trial formulations, facilitating scale up from lab to pilot trials, and contributing to design of new products from concept to launch.

This position reports directly to the VP of Research and Development.

We seek a motivated individual with the following

Required Education/Experience

MS/PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, or closely related field.
4-6 years relevant solar industry experience preferred

Competencies

-Chemical synthesis
-Vacuum depositon
-Optical and electrical characterization
-Durability testing
-Grant writing
-Management experience a plus.

Idalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Location: Stony Brook, NY
• Compensation: Competitive, with benefits. Commensurate with experience.

Jobs In Solar: Laboratory Manager (Solar Lab) (Stony Brook, NY)