Chemist

EMD ELECTRONICS
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2022 CLOSED ON 5/20/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at EMD ELECTRONICS?

A career with EMD Electronics is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 58,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in Healthcare, Life Science and Electronics. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. EMD Electronics is a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

US employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date unless an accommodation is granted by The Company. The Company uses the definition of "fully vaccinated" assigned by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for purposes of considering satisfaction of this requirement which is a condition of employment.

More Info - https://www.emdgroup.com/careers/us/Disclosure-Notice-COVID-Vaccination-Policy-State-Restrictions.pdf

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The primary responsibility of the Chemist is to create high value-added formulated products for microelectronics advanced device manufacturing either by assisting the research of Sr. Technologists and/or through independent projects. Additionally, the Chemist will provide technical leadership in the formulation lab on new chemistries and assist in developing experiments that probe the mechanistic understanding of slurry components in the formulation stability as well as function. The Chemist is also expected to be a resource and champion of safe practices and new chemical introduction and handling. The role will require close collaboration with the Sr. Technologists as well research scientists, technicians, and pilot plant engineers. This position is to be performed on-site, and work will be done in a lab environment including coordination with lab technicians, and will ensure smooth execution of lab experiments.


  • Develop new CMP formulations for a variety of applications, including preparing and testing new formulations of slurry for stability and function, performing new chemical screening, and/or identifying new screening libraries of compounds
  • Develop technical knowledge into the mechanistic understanding of the chemical components of the slurries by developing and coordinating test procedures on particle stability, surface interaction, and electrochemistry
  • Assist the Sr. Technologist with setting up new metrology or other wet lab equipment setup and tools as required to support new products to ensure a strong technical understanding of key performance and quality factors for all new products
  • Develop strong collaborations and partnerships with Sr. Technologists, engineers, and technicians for the execution of projects in R&D and new product transfers to pilot plant scale-up
  • Adhere to best safety practices and be a champion of safety, such as conducting immediate safety assessments on-site, vetting chemicals in new formulations for adverse effects and hazards, monitoring and coordinating safe disposal of expired materials
  • Participate in meetings (mainly internal technical meetings) either as project owner or in support of projects owned by Sr. Technologists and research scientists
  • Participate in intellectual property development with the Sr. Technologists
  • Provide technical and safety training and leadership to formulation lab technicians


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:


  • Master of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics or Material Science


-OR-


  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry, Physics or Material Science
  • 2 years of research & development experience in Chemistry, Physics, or Material Science


Preferred Qualifications:


  • 2 years of post-graduate career experience in a science or technology role
  • Experience in the formulation of CMP slurries
  • Technical depth in formulations, surfactants, polymers, colloidal chemistry, electrochemistry, and defect metrology
  • Comprehensive understanding of the interaction of chemistries with surfaces
  • Experience in the design of experiments and statistical analysis
  • Outstanding problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communications ability and teamwork skills

RSRMS

What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

Our Benefits - https://www.emdgroup.com/en/careers/benefits.html

Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com

If you are a resident of a Connecticut, Colorado or New York City, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Requisition ID: 242401

Location: Tempe

Career Level: C - Professional (1-3 years)

Working time model:

Careers during Covid-19
Thank you for visiting our careers website, we are always looking for curious minds to join our teams. We understand how much the world is being impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and we want to assure you that your safety is very important to us. To ensure that everyone's health is protected, instead of a standard face-to-face interview, it is likely that you will be offered alternative digital interview options.

US employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date unless an accommodation is granted by the Company. The Company uses the definition of "fully vaccinated" assigned by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for purposes of considering satisfaction of this requirement which is a condition of employment.

North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our Candidate Services team at 844-655-6466 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday. If you are a resident of a Connecticut or Colorado, you are eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday, for assistance.

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