Failure Analysis Chemist

Skywater • Austin, TX

10d

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 analytical results to engineering, facilities, and operations teams and collaborates with cross-functional groups to help identify and resolve Fab process issues.

The position performs high-volume routine analyses using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC, automated VPD, and other laboratory instrumentation; supports QA/QC testing of materials from on-site blending, dilution, or reclaim processes; manages assigned samples and high-priority requests; and assists with basic analytical tool troubleshooting. The chemist documents issues, initiates service requests, provides feedback to improve troubleshooting guides, and prepares reports and communications using Microsoft Office tools. The role follows established laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures and coordinates tool utilization with the team to maximize output.

This is a second-shift position, Wednesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Training requires a Monday-through-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule for three months.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, material science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in a chemistry laboratory 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, IC, 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, IC, 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 within 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 contribute feedback to improve troubleshooting guides.
• Prepare and deliver clear reports and communications using Microsoft Office tools for Fab Modules, Facilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Operate within established laboratory safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve Fab process issues.
• Coordinate tool utilization with the team to maximize tool output.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree