Laboratory Research Technician

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

At EMD Electronics, in our Carlsbad, CA location, we are seeking a Lab Research Technician to join the Analytical Technology group. In this role, you will assist in the analysis of organosilicon, organometallic and other deposition products used in the semiconductor fabrication industry. This is a hands-on role with 80% of time spent in the laboratory. Shift M-F 8-5, with possible Saturday and swing shift Maintenance of instrumentation Set up equipment and experiments Support 6S efforts in Six Sigma for continuous improvement Support New Product Development Assist chemists in routine and non-routine sample analysis Exposure to ICPMS, microwave digestion, conventional digestion, FTIR, Raman, NMR, GC, GCMS, IC

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1+ years of science or technical industrial experience
1+ years experience with equipment maintenance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or other Science field
3+ years of science or technical industrial experience
Good mechanical aptitude
Hands-on experience with Analytical Instrumentation
Experience handling reactive chemicals
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent interpersonal skills that support a diverse team environment
Creativity and strong problem-solving skills
A strong technical understanding of fundamental analytical chemistry
Experience working in an industrial laboratory setting

Responsibilities

Maintenance of instrumentation
Set up equipment and experiments
Support 6S efforts in Six Sigma for continuous improvement
Support New Product Development
Assist chemists in routine and non-routine sample analysis
Exposure to ICPMS, microwave digestion, conventional digestion, FTIR, Raman, NMR, GC, GCMS, IC