53 characterization jobs at 29 companies in Vacaville, CA

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Analytical & Characterization Lead
San Leandro, California, United States
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PHNX Materials
PHNX Materials: Refining coal ash into high-performance industrial materials.
Doctorate in a relevant field and lab leadership experience. Hands-on ownership of multi-instrument characterization (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF), method development/validation, QA/QC, sampling design, and high-volume bench testing.
ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, Isothermal calorimetry, TGA, LOI, R3, LIMS, Synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy
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Electrical Characterization Engineer (San Francisco, CA, US)
San Francisco, California, United States
$54k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
10+ YOEBS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field; 10+ years in electronics characterization; lab instrumentation experience; fundamentals of EE; vehicle electrical systems knowledge; Python scripting; firmware with C; Databricks or similar environment (nice to have).
Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Electronic loads, Digital multimeters, Python, C, Databricks
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Semiconductor Characterization Lab Engineer
Roseville, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bosch
Bosch: Global manufacturer of automotive and industrial engineering technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/electronics engineering, 2+ years lab experience, hands-on use of oscilloscopes/power supplies/DMMs/function generators, soldering and PCB rework, ability to support high-voltage testing and maintain safety.
oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, Altium Designer, MATLAB, LabVIEW
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Research Scientist, Materials Characterization
Menlo Park or San Francisco
$225k-$325k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs: Builds autonomous laboratories for AI-driven scientific discovery.
5+ YOEPhD or advanced degree preferred with 5+ years in physical property characterization; hands-on experience with electronic/magnetic/thermal measurements, cryogenics, low-noise techniques, data analysis, and instrumentation commissioning.
Python, Jupyter, LIMS, PPMS, MPMS
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Senior Territory Sales Manager Particle and Surface Characterization
Sacramento or California or United States
$114k-$129k/yr FieldFull Time
Anton Paar
Anton Paar: Manufacturer of high-precision analytical instruments and process measurement systems.
4+ YOE4+ years technical sales experience (analytical instruments preferred), proven pipeline and negotiation skills, bachelor's in natural science or engineering preferred, valid driver's license and passport, up to 50–60% travel.
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Electrical Engineer (Systems / Integration / Experimentation)
San Francisco or California
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Midjourney
Midjourney: Independent research lab developing generative AI and medical imaging technology.
Hands-on electrical engineering for scanner system integration, debugging, experiment design for ultrasound/transducer characterization, board/prototype design, and signal processing knowledge.
Altium, KiCad
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Associate Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
San Francisco, California, United States
$90k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capable
Capable: Early-stage biotech developing novel peptide-based therapeutics.
Hands-on peptide synthesis experience, ability to run end-to-end workflows, purify and characterize peptides, maintain experimental records, and communicate results clearly.
analytical HPLC, prep HPLC, LC-MS, microwave-assisted solid-phase peptide synthesis
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Silicon Validation Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Area
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Bachelor’s degree; experience with high-speed SerDes, CTLE/DFE/PLL; lab characterization; Python programming; knowledge of USB, PCIe, DP protocols.
High-Speed Oscilloscope, BERT, Python, SerDes, CTLE, DFE, FFE, CDR, PLL
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Staff Cell Assembly Engineer
Hayward, California, United States
$125k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Current
Blue Current: Develops silicon solid-state batteries for mobility and stationary storage.
3+ YOEAdvanced degree in engineering or related field with multi-year experience scaling battery cell assembly; hands-on assembly, characterization, and process development skills required.
X-ray imaging, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, electrochemical characterization, manufacturing execution system (MES), PFMEA
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Sr. Principal Plating Engineer
Livermore, California, United States
$136k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
FormFactor
FormFactorNASDAQ: FORM: Manufacturer of semiconductor test and measurement equipment.
8+ YOEExpertise in electroplating, electrochemistry, materials science and semiconductor processing; advanced materials characterization and DOE experience; minimum 8 years' related experience (with Bachelor's) or equivalent.
SEM, EDS/EDAX, FIB, Electron Microscopy
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Scientist II, Bioconjugation Chemist
San Rafael, California, United States
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BioMarin
BioMarinNASDAQ: BMRN: Develops and commercializes therapies for rare genetic diseases.
3+ YOEPhD in chemistry/biochemistry, 3–5+ years postdoctoral or industry experience in bioconjugation and organic synthesis, expertise with analytical characterization methods, strong communication and organizational skills.
HPLC, LC-MS, SDS-PAGE
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Electrochemical Engineering Postdoctoral Scholar
Berkeley, California, United States
$7k-$8k/mo OnsiteFull Time
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Conducts multidisciplinary scientific research for the U.S. Department of Energy.
0+ YOEPhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics, or materials science; hands-on electrochemical device experience; strong electrochemistry and materials science background; self-motivated; excellent communication; team oriented; able to learn rapidly.
Electrochemical testing tools, Characterization techniques, Data and image processing
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Postdoctoral Research Staff Member - Metrology
Livermore, California, United States
$123k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
PhD in Materials Science/Physics or related, experience with materials characterization and metrology, ability to conduct independent research and publish, eligible to access lab per NDAA Section 3112.
Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Electrostatic probes, Ion energy spectrometers
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Senior Scientist, Electrochemistry
Hayward, California, United States
$130k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Voya Energy
Voya Energy: Commercializing metal-based fuel systems for clean off-grid electricity.
5+ YOEPhD in electrochemistry-related field, 5+ years industry or advanced research experience in electrochemical systems, hands-on cell design and characterization, and strong communication for cross-functional work.
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Principal Scientist (Cell Line Development)
Alameda, California, United States
$150k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exelixis
ExelixisNASDAQ: EXEL: Discovers and commercializes innovative medicines for cancer treatment.
5+ YOEAdvanced expertise in CHO cell line development, vector design, transfection, single-cell cloning, monoclonality demonstration, and analytical characterization; PhD+5yrs or equivalent experience preferred.
HPLC, LC/MS, CE, Ambr, Electronic Laboratory Notebook
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SRA Protein Expression
Brisbane or San Francisco
$99k-$153k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nurix Therapeutics
Nurix TherapeuticsNASDAQ: NRIX: Develops targeted protein degradation medicines for cancer and inflammation.
2+ YOEMS or equivalent with 2+ years experience in insect/baculovirus expression; mammalian expression a plus; strong cell culture, protein purification, and characterization skills; able to lift 50+ pounds.
Baculovirus Expression System, Mammalian Cell Culture, SDS-PAGE, Size Exclusion Chromatography, nanoDSF, Protein Purification
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Lead Research & Development Specialist
Richmond, California, United States
$120k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chevron
ChevronNYSE: CVX: Explores, produces, and refines energy and chemical products.
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related; hands-on zeolite synthesis and characterization; expertise in heterogeneous catalysis; technician leadership; strong communication; US work authorization required.
XRD, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science
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Postdoctoral Appointee - Complex Metal Alloys for Hydrogen Storage and Purification, Onsite
Livermore or New Mexico or United States or China or IR or KP or RU
OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories: Conducts science and engineering research for national security.
PhD in chemistry/materials/metallurgy or related; expertise in alloy synthesis and structural/chemical characterization; experience with glove-box techniques and diffraction/spectroscopy/electron microscopy; independent research ability.
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Brownfields Mid-Level Environmental Scientist (Field Oversight – West)
Sacramento or Seattle or Idaho or Dallas or Texas or Chicago or Illinois
$56k-$80k/yr RemoteFull Time
Toeroek Associates
Toeroek Associates: Provides environmental and technical consulting services to government entities.
4+ YOEBS in engineering/geology/environmental science, 4+ years contaminated site characterization/remediation experience, Phase I/II ESA experience, strong regulatory knowledge, Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Microsoft Excel
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Director, Process Sciences, CMC
South San Francisco or Emeryville
$220k-$235k/yr HybridFull Time
CytomX Therapeutics
CytomX TherapeuticsNASDAQ: CTMX: Biopharmaceutical developing targeted cancer therapies using Probody technology.
12+ YOEPhD (12+ years) or MS (15+ years) industry experience in ADC process development, regulatory CMC authorship, QbD/process characterization, analytical method development, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
PROBODY® therapeutic platform, cGMP, ICH guidelines, Quality by Design (QbD), Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), BLA, IND, CTA, NDA