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Chemist I-II - AREVA Solar Job In NORTH AMERICA-United States-California-Mountain View

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Category:  Development Finance
Job Type:  Permanent
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-California-Mountain View
Job Description
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? JOIN AREVA SOLAR TODAY!
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at http://us.areva.com or follow us at Twitter.
The AREVA Renewable Energies Business Group:
A world leader in nuclear energy, AREVA is resolutely committed to the development of solutions for CO2 free energy production. It is a matter of responding to the planet's essential requirements in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing energy to the largest number of people. AREVA is developing a portfolio of activities based on four renewable energies : wind energy, bioenergy, solar power and hydrogen power, as well as energy storage.
Solar Energy:
AREVA offers turnkey solutions for concentrated solar (CSP) technologies. AREVA's experience in thermal technology and fluid mechanics is well adapted to the concentrated solar power market. Today, the EPC services needed to establish a ready-to-operate CSP plant are fully integrated in AREVA's technology offer.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Chemist for our Solar location in Mountain View, CA. You will contribute to the research and advanced development of solar selective optical coatings.
R&D Activities would include:
  • Electrochemical plating of various coating stacks.
  • Sol-gel formulation and application testing.
  • Maintenance and analysis of chemical baths.
  • Laboratory housekeeping, hazardous materials/waste handling.
  • Sample categorization and organization.
  • Accurate documentation of all work with detailed notes and internal reports.
  • Hands-on Work in the Lab (80% of time)
  • Produce solar selective coatings on a lab scale. (Internal Lab environment)
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
  • B.S. in Chemistry
  • One - three years of laboratory experience (could be in Lab environment within the University or in an industrial laboratory experience within a company).
  • Experience with:
    • Working with Instrumentation: UV-vis, FTIR optical spectrometers.
    • Titrations with chemicals.
    • Reflux reactions.
    • Preparing chemical standards/solutions/additions.
    • Dilutions from stock solutions.
    • Familiarity with glassware usage (pipettes, burets, volumetric glassware, etc).
    • Safe handling of chemicals.
  • Computer programming skills.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • Matlab and labview experience.
  • Experience in electrochemistry.
  • Experience in thin film chemistry (specifically sol-gel).
  • Design of Experiment knowledge
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated trouble shooting and problem solving abilities.
TRAVEL
Sporadic (5%) domestic travel.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

Post Date:  09/12/2011
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