R&D Scientist

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We are seeking an R&D Scientist to join our Semiconductor Solutions R&D team. In this role, you will work with a team of scientists to provide advanced material solutions to the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic and inorganic chemistry and a passion for material research and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize new organic and inorganic materials for Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs) for next-generation semiconductor devices
• Optimize formulation, process, synthesis, and purification of materials
• Characterize materials to establish quality-controlled products
• Investigate material/formulation & process systematically, solve issues, and guide the project's development
• Compile data on time and support the introduction of products to customers
• Manage and lead research subjects assigned by the team leader
• Complete routine lab duties and instrument maintenance
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, or other scientific disciplines
• 3 years of experience with chemical synthesis and analysis
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD Degree in Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, or other scientific disciplines
• Experience with organometallics, nanoparticles, or dispersion technology
• Proficient in materials characterization and hands-on experience with spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-vis, NMR), thermal analysis (TGA and DSC), and microscopic techniques (SEM, AFM, and TEM)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, learn, and adopt new concepts or techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation abilities
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail and capable of setting priorities
  
  

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