Senior Scientist, Analytics & Metrology

Job Title: Senior Scientist, Analytics & Metrology Job Description: The Role:  As a Senior Analytics and Metrology professional in the SPI Laboratory, you will support R&D through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging, sample preparation, and analytical testing, including ICP-OES analysis and Karl Fischer titration.  In this hands-on role, you will deliver high-quality images, reliable measurements, and accurate analytical data to support materials characterization and experimental evaluation.   In this role you will:  • Prepare wafer and coupon samples and acquire SEM images to characterize surface morphology, features, and defects in accordance with testing requirements.  • Conduct analytical testing and related measurements using ICP-OES analysis and Karl Fischer titration in accordance with established procedures.  • Follow safety, quality, and compliance standards within the laboratory environment   • Collaborate with engineering, R&D, and operations teams to support process monitoring and improvement through experimental testing and analysis, developing a clear understanding of experimental work, while maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to method development and validation.  Traits we believe make a strong candidate:  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related engineering field.  • 3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory analysis, metrology, or semiconductor materials characterization.  • Hands-on experience operating SEM equipment to acquire high-quality, reproducible images, with the ability to assess image quality, document sample features, and identify imaging or measurement artifacts and anomalous results, is required.  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility in laboratory work.  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with global engineering teams and a willingness to learn  Your success will be measured by:  • Consistent delivery of high-quality SEM images and reliable analytical data that meet testing requirements.  • Timely completion of sample preparation, imaging, and analytical testing in accordance with priorities and schedules.  • Complete, accurate, and traceable documentation of samples, instrument settings, images, and test results.  • Effective collaboration with R&D teams and timely communication of testing progress, anomalous results, and equipment issues.  • Consistent compliance with laboratory EHS requirements and operating procedures.