Nanotechnicians

Employers prefer candidates with some prior experience. An internship, co-op, or part-time job can help in obtaining work in a laboratory or other research facility.

Nanotechnicians must have strong scientific and technical skills; good hand-eye coordination; the ability to follow instructions; excellent communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills; an organized and detail-oriented personality; the ability to perform sometimes-repetitive tasks; and a willingness to continue to learn throughout one’s career.

Nanotechnicians must know how to use (or be willing to learn):

• analytical or scientific software (e.g., image analysis software, simulation software)
• computer-aided design software (e.g., Autodesk AutoCAD, LinkCAD, Synopsys LightTools, and PTC Creo Parametric)
• development environment software (e.g., National Instruments LabVIEW)
• spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
• office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word, Access, PowerPoint)