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 Carrollton, TX facility for a Senior Research Chemist!

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 work closely with the Quality Managers and supervisors to develop new products, advanced purification, new analyses, and generate test data to support various product development and production tasks.  Will also perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products for composition and impurities, as well as record quality results.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Perform various research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory.
• 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, customer complaint troubleshooting efforts, and prepare technical reports.
• Determine raw material quality, interact with vendors to improve quality.
• Work closely with cross functional teams including other departments to support various product development/formulation and production tasks, as well as product troubleshooting.
• Assist the Quality managers with installation, design, and setup of production and R&D tools.
• Operate, maintain, and repair analytical and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare and present technical presentations/reports for internal and development partners, vendors, and customers such as MSA (GRR), validations, and research findings.
• Responsible for testing and approving raw materials, intermediates, and final products following company processes and procedures via use of lab equipment (eg: GC, Karl Fischer titration, ICP-MS, NVR).
• Investigate out of specification and out of control results.
• Review process control charts and take action as required.
• Develop, review, and update laboratory documents and procedures.
• Laboratory upkeep and cleaning, waste disposal, and gas maintenance.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• 0-2 PhD in Chemistry with experience with analysis in a laboratory. Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 3 - 5 years of commercial experience with analysis in a laboratory may be considered.
• Experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of analytical instruments, including GC and GCMS, and knowledge of identifying molecules using MS signatures.
• Ability to generate and support the submission of customer white papers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work well with other departments, customers, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to prepare and present technical presentations and reports.

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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