Research Chemist

KLA•Totowa, NJ

8d•$106,000 - $180,200•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Requirements

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Experience with electrochemical techniques, including voltammetry (e.g., cyclic voltammetry, stripping methods), strongly preferred
Strong foundation in chemistry; analytical chemistry experience preferred
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field
Experience developing and validating analytical methods in a laboratory setting
Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data analysis
Ability to interpret complex data and translate results into actionable insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations

Responsibilities

Lead the development of innovative chemical analyzers for process fluids used in the semiconductor industry
Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for chemical measurement and process control
Drive innovation to enhance the performance and differentiation of ECI products
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to design and commercialize analyzer systems
Plan, design, and execute experiments; analyze results and document findings in technical reports
Support product development through testing, documentation, and ongoing technical support
Validate analytical methods developed in R&D and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation
Prepare scientific publications and present findings at technical conferences