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Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated Plasma-Materials Scientist to join our team, focusing on plasma-facing material development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the research and development of plasma-surface interactions, with particular emphasis on material survivability evaluation, plasma and heat-induced erosion processes, and plasma contamination effects in fusion-relevant environments. You will work with high autonomy and ownership, and contribute to cutting-edge research and development in Thea Energy’s stellarator systems.Key responsibilities: • Contribute to the construction and commissioning of a plasma device and diagnostics for exposing and evaluating plasma-facing material candidates., • Collaborate with plasma-material exposure facilities and use materials characterization tools for surface evaluation., • Provide technical guidance across team members in plasma device operation, plasma-material performance assessment and experimental planning., • Participate in stellarator plasma-facing component operational campaign planning., • Utilize computational and simulation tools to perform plasma-surface interaction simulations, thermal analysis, and contribute to multi-physics modeling efforts.Required Experience & Skillsets:, • Master's degree in materials science, engineering, applied plasma physics, chemistry, or a related field., • Knowledge of basic plasma physics., • Experience with vacuum systems., • Experience with experimental plasma setups and diagnostics such as industrial plasma sources, RF plasmas, spectroscopic diagnostics, laser-based diagnostics, and electrostatic probes., • Experience with surface analysis techniques such as electron microscopy, atomic-scale microscopy, and elemental composition analysis methods (e.g. XPS, EDX, Raman)., • Experience with one or more of the following: Python, MATLAB, FEA tools, COMSOL, C++, Fortran., • Ability to work independently and manage projects., • Strong attention to detail, • A passion for advancing fusion energy to commercialization., • Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers within the company and externally.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • PhD in applied plasma physics or a related field., • Experience with fusion boundary plasmas and/or low-temperature plasmas., • Experience with linear plasma devices., • Experience in tokamak or stellarator divertor research., • Experience with ERO2.0, TRIDYN, SDTrimSP/TRIM, WALLDYN, or RustBCA.Company Benefits:, • Salary range $100,000-$160,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options

Job DescriptionCompany Description ABOUT LGC STANDARDS: LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world. Job Description The Account Manager will build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and grow the Mid-Atlantic territory revenue of the Standards business with a primary focus in the Reference Materials and Analytical Standards product lines. What you’ll do • Own all assigned Commercial accounts and Strategic site-level locations (e.g., regional labs for multinationals), representing the entire LGC Standards portfolio across all end-markets (Pharma, Biotech, Environmental, etc.) to build new and maintain existing account relationships, • Identify and close new opportunities attained from either prospecting as self-generated leads or from marketing as marketing-qualified leads, • Involve additional LGC Standard’s team members and resources (e.g., end market sales managers, quoting specialists, etc.) on an as-needed basis to best service customer needs and to achieve the highest level of customer experience, • For relevant sites at specific strategic accounts, collaborate with the Sr. Director, Strategic & Commercial Accounts, to conduct planning and customer reviews, • Use LGC’s sales tools to manage prospects, existing accounts, new opportunities, the active pipeline and relevant sales forecasts in an accurate and timely manner, • Develop an in-depth understanding of key LGC products and their applications, • Meet and exceed assigned sales targets for LGC Standards., • Actively engage with customers (e.g., email, phone calls, in-person visits, etc.) to qualify leads, convert prospects, follow-up on quotations and drive new sales and accordingly maintain CRMs with up-to-date customer information, • B.S. in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biology, or equivalent, • 5+ years’ experience in selling technical products used in research laboratories: Prior successful key account management experience dealing with central procurement is preferred, • Able to read and interpret documents such as RFQs, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, • Experience with customer relationship management platforms such as Sales Force and Desk. Expertise in Microsoft Office products is a plus, • Outstanding commercial awareness and planning abilities, • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, • Fluency in English essential with additional languages an advantage, • Willing to travel up to 40% within the designated territory as required Additional Information What We Can Offer You: LGC recognizes benefits are key resources as you navigate your well-being journey. We’re pleased to offer comprehensive programs that are focused on supporting our employees and families’ well-being. Many of our benefit programs are effective the 1st of the month following hire date. • 401K matching for US Employees., • Paid Holidays, which include floating days and a holiday shutdown in December., • Comprehensive Benefits Package., • Professional development and extended growth opportunities across the CDN, TRC and LGC networks. LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. OUR VALUES • PASSION, • CURIOSITY, • INTEGRITY, • BRILLIANCE LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. For more information about LGC, please visit our website #scienceforasaferworld