R&D Chemist 1

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Tempe, AZ

1d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

At EMD Electronics at our Tempe, AZ location as the R&D Chemist 1, you will support the new CMP slurry product research and development, with an emphasis on Metal Barrier CMP. You will work in a team consisting of other chemists/scientists to assist the development of next generation CMP slurries and provide technical solutions to semiconductor industry needs. Specific responsibilities include: Understand and follow proper laboratory safety protocols for handling chemicals, including wearing proper protective equipment. Perform laboratory duties, including formulating CMP slurry according to batch sheets and protocols, calibrating/maintaining lab tools, measuring physical properties, and general lab cleaning/organization. Lab tools include pH, conductivity, moisture analyzer, viscosity, contact angle, particle size and counting, electrochemistry, zeta potential. Perform other laboratory duties as assigned, such as sample stability, or tests to understand slurry performance mechanisms and fundamentals. Assist the Research Scientist with project related tasks. Data process, analysis, and reporting. Work closely with internal teams, e.g. analytical and engineering teams. Work closely with customer technology team and assist the develop new CMP product that meets customer requirements. Highly organized, good communication skills, open minded, and highly motivated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Material Science, Biology, etc.)
2+ years of experience in general laboratory techniques

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Material Science, Biology, etc.)
Working experience with semiconductor industry or chemical material industry

Responsibilities

Understand and follow proper laboratory safety protocols for handling chemicals, including wearing proper protective equipment.
Perform laboratory duties, including formulating CMP slurry according to batch sheets and protocols, calibrating/maintaining lab tools, measuring physical properties, and general lab cleaning/organization.
Lab tools include pH, conductivity, moisture analyzer, viscosity, contact angle, particle size and counting, electrochemistry, zeta potential.
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned, such as sample stability, or tests to understand slurry performance mechanisms and fundamentals.
Assist the Research Scientist with project related tasks.
Data process, analysis, and reporting.
Work closely with internal teams, e.g. analytical and engineering teams.
Work closely with customer technology team and assist the develop new CMP product that meets customer requirements.
Highly organized, good communication skills, open minded, and highly motivated.