R&D Chemist

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies • North Kingstown, RI

310d

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for an R&D Chemist! The successful candidate will lead the development and optimization of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials. This role involves collaboration with central R&D and product technology teams to drive raw material selection and formulation improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in polymer synthesis and organic chemistry, with expertise in design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials. Additionally, the R&D Chemist will apply experimental design, problem-solving skills, and root cause analysis to innovate and enhance product performance, while providing support in troubleshooting material-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Master's or PhD in Chemistry strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, or related fields.
• Experience in semiconductor lithography or related fields strongly preferred.
• Strong background in the design, development, and characterization of new materials.
• Hands-on experience with product formulation and raw material selection.
• Extensive knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry principles.
• Proficiency in designing synthetic routes and characterizing developed materials.
• Expertise in the design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Proven ability to apply problem-solving methods and conduct root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques and instrumentation.
• Must have excellent capability to use PowerPoint, Excel, or other software tools to generate first-class presentations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new platforms for photoimageable dielectric materials, contributing to innovative advancements in the industry.
• Drive the selection of new raw materials by collaborating closely with the central division R&D and product technology teams, supporting the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials.
• Optimize product formulations by integrating new raw materials, performance criteria, and customer requirements to achieve superior product outcomes.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of polymer synthesis and organic chemistry to develop new polymer platforms and raw materials, including designing structures, developing synthetic routes, and characterizing the developed materials.
• Apply expertise in the design of experiments, problem-solving methods, and root cause analysis to innovate and improve processes and products.
• Provide support in troubleshooting material-related issues, ensuring efficient resolution and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees