Senior Scientist, Chemistry

Job Title: Senior Scientist, Chemistry Job Description: The Role:  As a Chemistry II team member in the SPI Lab, you will work closely with R&D activities through beaker testing and FSU blending. This role focuses on hands-on experimental execution, establishing and maintaining equipment operating parameters, and generating reliable experimental data to support chemical development and evaluation.  In this role you will:  • Perform tests according to experimental plans and established procedures to support R&D chemical evaluation.  • Execute FSU blending and filtration activities according to approved experimental requirements and operating procedures.  • Identify opportunities to improve experimental consistency and laboratory efficiency.  • Support equipment evaluation, routine equipment checks, and troubleshooting for beaker testing and FSU operations.  • Follow EHS requirements, chemical handling procedures, and laboratory SOPs to maintain a safe working environment.  Traits we believe make a strong candidate:  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field  • 1+ years of experience in a chemical laboratory or semiconductor-related environment  • Ability to follow experimental plans and SOPs, document results accurately, and communicate observations or deviations  • Knowledge of chemical handling, laboratory safety, and contamination control  • Collaborate with R&D to establish beaker test conditions and methods, coordinate analytical and metrology support, and compile complete experimental data and observations for R&D review  Your success will be measured by:  • Safe and consistent execution of beaker testing and FSU blending and filtration  • Timely completion of assigned experiments according to agreed R&D priorities  • Accuracy, completeness, and traceability of experimental data and operating parameter records  • Effective teamwork and clear communication of experimental progress, results, and issues  • Contributions to improved experimental repeatability and laboratory efficiency