Synthesis -Metal Powder Chemist

Work Experience

Metal powder or nanoparticle synthesis (Ag, Cu or similar); particle size and morphology control; powder characterization

Powder development

• Design and run wet-chemical synthesis of metal powders (e.g. chemical reduction/precipitation of silver and copper).
• Control particle size distribution, morphology (spherical, flake), tap density and surface area.
• Develop surface treatments and coatings that improve dispersion and paste stability.

Characterization

• Characterize powders by PSD (laser diffraction), SEM, BET surface area, tap density, TGA/DSC and residual organics.
• Correlate powder properties with paste rheology, printing and electrical performance with the paste team.

Scale-up & support

• Write synthesis procedures and transfer processes to the Metal Powder Process Engineer for scale-up.
• Support troubleshooting of powder-related quality issues in production.
• Evaluate external powder suppliers and new raw materials.

Lab & safety

• Supervise the assigned technician's daily work.
• Keep accurate lab notebooks and reports; follow chemical safety and waste handling rules, including precious metal accounting.

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Inorganic/Physical Chemistry or Materials Science