Joining our Team as a Professional Scientist

AME is a small, independent materials analysis laboratory. At AME we are dedicated to building the best possible team of intelligent, rational, well-educated, and dedicated materials scientists. Our professional staff enjoys constant intellectual challenges in highly varied applied materials problem-solving projects. We serve a broad array of industries and solve problems for a large number of material types and applications; we are constantly growing our knowledge and learning.  We are materials detectives, whose attention to detail and ability to see “The Big Picture,” make us the scientific equivalent of Sherlock Holmes. Our work is fun!

We seek professional scientists/engineers with good problem-solving skills, strong self-initiative and self-management abilities, and good communication skills.  We welcome candidates who are able to bring in new clients by expanding our capabilities, doing business development, or through existing relationships.  We ask all team members to lead their own projects and work as entrepreneurs within the larger team.

Candidates should have an interest in the characterization of applied materials and have a Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific field such as materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, polymolecular science, chemical engineering, or electrical engineering. US Citizenship is preferred since it is a positive factor in keeping our client’s information proprietary and is often required on government or government contractor projects, however, it is not essential.

We offer flexible hours and a respectful, highly rational work atmosphere with constant intellectual challenges. We provide a healthcare plan with additional dental and vision coverage. Paid leave, holidays, and sick leave are also provided.

Please send resumes to Dr. Charles R. Anderson. Include “Careers at AME” in your subject line. Please note that our ability to hire new staff scientists is subject to the current state of the U.S. economy, which is highly dependent upon the fundamental individual right to pursue economic actions to earn a living.  This company’s owner does not give away jobs — they have to be earned.

Internships

We encourage college and local high school students interested in science and technology to contact us if they have an interest in working with us as a student intern. We invite prospective interns to visit our laboratory and to discuss their scientific and professional interests with us. We request that you make up a resume and send it to us prior to your visit. You may think of this as training on how to interview for a professional position in the future.