FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Senior Research ChemistPosted
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Overview
Who We Are
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 Mesa, Arizona facility for a Senior Research Chemist in our CMP group!
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.
The Role
The Sr. Research Chemist will support new Chemical Mechanical Polishing/Planarization (CMP) slurry formulation development and provide chemistry consultation to the technology development team. The primary focus will be formulation development for BEOL slurries for next generation semiconductor technologies.
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Key responsibilities for this role include:
* Develop new CMP slurry formulations as per customer's/semiconductor technology node needs.
* Apply knowledge of acids/bases, corrosion inhibitors, chemical/particle interactions, electro-chemistry, organic/inorganic chemistry, surfactants, and interfacial chemistry to CMP slurry development
* Investigate chemistry and abrasive interactions with different dielectric and metal films.
* Fine-tune slurry chemistry to get desired polishing rates & metrology performance for BE/MOL slurries
* Coordinate with engineering and the lab staff on formulation needs with respect to CMP slurries.
* Provide consultation and technical expertise related to CMP slurries' chemistries to Applications, R&D and Process Development/Manufacturing teams.
* Conduct literature/ IP search, document results, present data to technology team & file patents.
* Design experiments to prove hypothesis and execute test plans for data collection.
* Analyze/interpret data and ability to prepare and present technical data package to both internal and external customers.
REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Materials Science or Colloidal Science is required.
* Minimum 1-2 years prior experience with the semiconductor industry (FEOL/MOL/BEOL), CMP slurries, polishing and metrology tools, and abrasive particles used in CMP slurries preferred.
* Analytical abilities, experimental skills and expertise in chemistry required. Previous proven success in formulation development is beneficial.
* Familiarity with silica abrasives, Zeta Potential, corrosion, surfactants, and electro-chemistry desired.
* Highly self-motivated, creative individual with a passion for research and development leading to high-impact practical applications products for the semiconductor industry.
* Fast learning capability for the new challenges
* Excellent communication, data collection, time management and organizational skills required.
* Proficiency in office software such as MS Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook required.
* Must be highly organized and have ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
* Must be able to communicate and work well with other professionals in a team environment.
* Must have ability to work extensively in lab environment and direct technicians to support project needs in an efficient manner.
* Job may require standing and working in the lab for substantial parts of some days.
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
* This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
* Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
* Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
* Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
* Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.
FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family - a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced materials, including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging; Healthcare; and products and services to support Business Innovation. As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
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