Staff Scientist — Surface Analysis

Job overview

The Staff Scientist role is onsite in Chanhassen, MN, with a salary range of $100,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience. The role joins Physical Electronics USA’s Analytical Laboratory team, supporting surface-analysis instrumentation and customer materials challenges. The scientist applies expertise in XPS, AES, and SIMS to demonstrate and explain instrument capabilities, train customers, and contribute technical feedback across the company. The work also supports product development, customer solutions, and communication of analytical results.

What you'll do

• Operate and advise on surface-analysis instrumentation
• develop analytical strategies and conduct instrument demonstrations
• analyze and interpret results
• prepare customer-facing demonstration reports
• ensure instruments meet specifications for demonstrations
• provide on-site customer training and tailor materials
• develop marketing materials
• support software testing, sales tender documents, and corrective-action initiatives
• contribute to new-product planning
• attend and present at scientific conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff scientist

surface analysis

xps

aes

sims

instrument demonstrations

customer training

materials science

full-time

chanhassen mn

physical electronics usa

$100,000–$120,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science, or a master’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience, plus hands-on XPS experience.

About the employer

Physical Electronics USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.