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 location for a Research Chemist II!

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 Research Chemist II will work closely with the Thin Film Senior Research Chemist and Product Development Manager to source, purify and analyze advanced precursors, develop new methods of analysis and purification, and support various product development and production tasks.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Perform various research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory
• Safely handle various chemicals with various physical and health hazards
• Purify new products using treatment, distillation, and sublimation techniques, assemble purification equipment, identify product impurities using GC and GCMS
• Develop methods to improve product purity and analysis, identify product stability issues, and determine ways to improve product stability.
• Perform shelf-life testing by sampling and analyzing liquid chemicals
• Assist with customer requests for product quality data and prepare technical reports
• Determine raw material quality, interact with vendors to improve quality, and track quality metrics to maintain stability of raw material supply
• Identify raw material suppliers and order raw materials
• Work closely with the Product Develop Manager and Production Manager to support various product development and production tasks.
• Assist the TFS Engineering and Production managers with installation, design, and setup of production and R&D tools.
• Operate, maintain and repair analytical and laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Create safety documents, submit documentation for safety approval
• Clean glassware, laboratory surfaces and equipment

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in chemistry and 2 years of commercial experience with chemical purification and analysis in a laboratory, or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 4 years of commercial experience with chemical purification and analysis in a laboratory
• Experience with the operation, maintenance and repair of analytical instruments, including GC and GCMS, and knowledge of identifying molecules using MS signatures
• Experience with purification and analysis of advanced liquid precursors using Schlenk techniques
• Ability to generate and support the submission of customer white papers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to work in a research and development and cleanroom analytical laboratories
• Ability to work well with other departments, customers, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to travel to domestic or international locations, meet with development partners, suppliers and customers, and make technical presentations
• Ability to prepare and present technical presentations and reports
• 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, U.S.A., Inc. 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.

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