Scientist II

Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes. Balazs Nanoanalysis is a contract analytical laboratory owned by Air Liquide Electronics is world-wide leader in supplying gases, specialty chemicals and services to a wide variety of industries. Balazs Nanoanalysis operates analytical labs around the world serving both internal and external clients. We support clients in a wide array of industries including semiconductor, biotechnology, aerospace/defense industry, solar, energy storage, automotive and many others. Our highly-skilled chemists assist other scientists and engineers from companies in these fields to support a wide array of activities such as quality assurance, contamination studies, R&D and failure analysis. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? As a Scientist II, you will be responsible for managing large projects and will develop new practical and robust methods for analysis used in the semiconductor and associated high tech industries. Will work with Managers, Sales and Marketing and Lab Members. Preparation and analysis of routine and non-routine samples and standards in the Water Laboratory. Method development for Water Lab analyses, including training of the lab staff to ensure proper implementation. Management of large projects, including development of new methods for additional lab capabilities. Investigate customer problems, e.g. customer contamination issues and other inquiries. Responsible for accurate evaluation, interpretation, and verification of analyses performed in the Water Lab, e.g. IC, particles, TOC. Preparation of analysis reports. Perform general maintenance and troubleshooting on the analytical instruments, e.g. IC, instruments to ensure the instruments remain operational and minimize downtime. Perform onsite sampling at customer locations for UPW and air/gas analyses. Follow all SOPs and lab safety and quality requirements. Write, review and update SOPs for the Water Lab. Remain current on all training and foster a safe working environment. Understand and follow safe handling procedures for hazardous chemicals. Work collaboratively with team members on analyses as required. Responsible for attending the SEMI Standards Committee meetings (virtually) and being able to report back information internally, across all Balazs sites and departments as necessary. Communicate internally and externally with customers, the commercial team, etc, to promote new offerings, make analytical recommendations and discuss data and results. Provide technical presentations internally and externally as necessary. Updates the laboratory manager on activities in the lab to ensure smooth workflow, on time delivery of results, and overall customer satisfaction. Participates in continuous improvement efforts within the lab on improved methods and method development. Maintains 6S in the laboratory. Must be able to provide support to other laboratory areas as needed. Active participation in all internal and external audits. _____________________ Are you a MATCH? Ph.D. in Chemistry or Similar Science with with 2-5 yrs of experience (preferred) OR Masters of Science in Chemistry or Similar Science with 7 years of experience OR Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Similar Science with 15 years of experience Proficiency in operating analytical instruments, e.g. IC (Ion-Chromatography), including general maintenance and troubleshooting Knowledge and experience with Ultra-Pure Water System Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills Must have initiative, be self-motivated, highly organized and be able to work under time pressure and change plans on short notice. Excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken) and a strong passion for customer service. Possess good personal time management skills. Possess a good understanding of process flow in an analytical laboratory. Work safely at all times and ensure a culture of safety first and a safe working environment in the laboratory. Must be able to work in a clean room environment for up to 6 hours each day, as required. The Salary rate range for this position in California is $110,000.00 to $120,000.00 Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit Offerings The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!