QC Scientist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Client is seeking a highly Quality Scientist for our Branchburg location.
• You will join the QC Analytical/Metals group for the analysis lithography chemicals and other formulations used in the semiconductor fabrication industry, in Branchburg, NJ.
• This is a hands-on role with 80% of time spent in the lab.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine sample analysis.
• Conducts hands-on laboratory work.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment.
• Provides analytical and troubleshooting support for product quality issues.
• Support Gage R&R studies.
• Transfer methods between instruments.
• Works closely with quality, production, R&D and commercial teams to ensure rapid delivery of products to customers.
• Work with auto titrators, HPLC, GPC and GC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES and GFAA.
• Adhere to and support the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance program at the site.

Required Qualifications:

• Work with organic solvents and chemicals.
• BSc in Chemistry, Physics, or related Scientific discipline.
• 1 + years of science or technology related industrial experience in QC environment OR Associates Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or related Scientific discipline.
• 4 + years of science or tech related industrial experience in a QC environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ Hands on experience with Perkin Elmer and/or Agilent ICP-MS systems.
• ICP-MS direct organic analysis experience.
• Experience with GFAA and OES-ICP.
• Experience in clean room environment.
• Experience with data entry into a laboratory data management system.
• QC experience.
• Experience with other chromatographic (GC, HPLC, GPC) and spectroscopic instruments.
• Method development experience.
• A strong technical understanding of fundamental analytical chemistry.
• Strong fundamentals and practical experience in the use of statistics (Measurement System Analysis, etc.).
• Experience with statistical tools such as Excel, Minitab, JMP.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to function independently and efficiently under the guidance of management and have good communications skills.
• Ability to recognize existing problems, foresee potential problems, and implement measures to eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence and/or minimize their impact.
• Proactive candidate who can work in a group environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that support a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and strong problem-solving skills.

Physical Attributes:

• Lifting of up to 50 lbs. without assistance.