Development Lab Chemist

About the role

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for a Development Lab Chemist. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Supports pilot line builds for formulated products
• Executes formulated products build plans
• Generates test data
• Assists maintaining lab and pilot line equipment including 4-point probe, ellipsometer, FTIR
• Back up SEM/FIB and XRR operator
• General lab assistance where needed
• Assists in the design, development and commercialization of new post etch, post ash and post CMP cleaners and removers for advanced IC technologies
• Assists in mixing, filtering, and documentation of new speciality cleaners and etchants for semiconductors
• Assists with testing new cleaner formulations for shelf life and stability
• Performs other duties as assigned by Wet Lab Supervisor

Specific activities include:

• Investigate and develop new chemical formulations for cleaning integrated circuit wafers with awareness of the status of intellectual property field
• Operating wet lab characterization tools
• Coordinates with formulated products staff on chemistry and hardware supply needs
• Chemical and wafer inventory tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or material science
• 1 to 5 years of experience in a production lab environment
• Experience in operating SEM/FIB equipment or desire to learn
• Comfortable with dealing with and handling chemicals
• Excellent communication, data collection, time management and organizational skills
• Understand design of experiments and be proficient in technical writing
• Excellence in understanding and following instructions
• Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools)

Qualifications

• Experience in pilot line scale chemical manufacturing processes preferred
• Working knowledge of JMP statistical software is desirable

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Skills

• Resilience: Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively
• Communication: Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships
• Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions
• Comprehension: Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively
• Organizational Skills: Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions