Failure Analysis Chemist
About The Position
The Failure Analysis Chemist provides analytical chemistry support by performing routine chemical and materials analyses and supporting QA/QC evaluations. The role delivers timely, accurate results to engineering, facilities, and operations teams and collaborates across functions to identify and resolve fabrication (Fab) process issues. The position performs high-volume analyses using laboratory instrumentation including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ion chromatography, and automated vapor phase decomposition (VPD). It also supports QA/QC testing of materials from on-site processes, manages samples and turnaround times, assists with basic instrument troubleshooting, and prepares reports for internal stakeholders. The chemist follows established laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures and coordinates shared tool usage with the team. This is a second-shift position, Wednesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Training is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for three months.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in chemistry, material science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of chemistry laboratory experience through academic work, internships, or professional roles.
- Fundamental understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and laboratory best practices.
- Knowledge of instruments such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ion chromatography, VPD, titrators, TOC, or similar tools.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to accuracy and timely execution.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and work safely with acids, bases, solvents, and other laboratory chemicals.
- Ability to work in a team environment and support shared laboratory resources.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to analytical instrumentation in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-volume routine chemical and materials analyses using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, ion chromatography, automated VPD, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Participate in training and cross-training across analytical techniques and toolsets to support team flexibility and workload demands.
- Support QA/QC testing of materials from on-site operations such as blending, dilution, or reclaim processes.
- Manage assigned samples in the chemistry queue and complete high-priority requests within required turnaround times.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of analytical tools, document issues, initiate service requests, and provide feedback to improve troubleshooting guides.
- Prepare and deliver clear reports and communications using Microsoft Office tools for Fab Modules, Facilities, and internal stakeholders.
- Follow established laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve Fab process issues.
- Work as part of a team and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
- 401(k) match.
- Life insurance.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Mental health benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Legal planning.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- On-site fitness facility.
- On-site self-serve market.
- Benefits eligibility beginning on day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
