Senior Chemist

About the role

The Senior Chemist will contribute to the development of new semiconductor materials and other emerging products, working closely with the product development team to synthesize, purify, and analyze these materials. They will also develop novel and scalable synthesis and purification methods, analytical methodologies, and intellectual properties.

Responsibilities

• Work with the product development team to synthesize, purify and analyze new semiconductor materials and other new emerging products.
• Develop novel and more efficient synthetic processes.
• Interface with product management and develop the new product through a stage gate process.
• Interface with various function groups such as Sales, Marketing, Safety, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Complete the product development data package and transfer the new molecule synthesis to Engineering and Production Group for high volume production.
• Act as the lead chemist in the cross-functional product development core team.
• Create intellectual properties for the company.
• Mentor and train new chemists and technicians.
• Foster an innovative and collaborative work environment.
• Provide chemistry support related to various quality, safety or manufacturing issues.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry.
• 5 years of experience with developing new analytical methods for novel products and delivering results.
• Experience with synthesis and purification of air/moisture sensitive compounds from gram to kilogram scale.
• Usage of analytical instrumentation including Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV), gas chromatography (GC), mass spectroscopy (MS) and Fourier-Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
• Experience operating various types of vacuum systems such as Schlenk technique.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor materials and their synthesis.
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Chemical synthesis and purification techniques.
• Advanced analytical instrumentation and techniques.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Intellectual property creation and protection.
• Collaborative and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $114,483 - $167,000 per year.
• Flexible work environment fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Pay

$114,483 - $167,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.