Failure Analysis Chemist

Primary Objective: 

The Failure Analysis Chemist provides analytical chemistry support by performing routine chemical and materials analyses and supporting QA/QC evaluations. This role delivers timely, accurate analytical results to engineering, facilities, and operations teams, and collaborates with cross‑functional groups to help identify and resolve Fab process issues.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Perform high volume routine chemical and materials analyses using ICP‑MS, ICP‑OES, IC, automated VPD, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in training and cross‑training across analytical techniques and toolsets to support team flexibility and workload demands.
• Support QA/QC testing of materials from on‑site operations such as blending, dilution, or reclaim processes.
• Manage assigned samples within the chemistry queue and complete high‑priority requests within required turnaround times.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of analytical tools, document issues, initiate service requests, and contribute feedback to improve troubleshooting guides.
• Prepare and deliver clear reports and communications using Microsoft Office tools for Fab Modules, Facilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Operate within established lab safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve Fab process issues.
• Be able to work in a team environment and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s degree in chemistry, material science or related field.
• Experience: 5 or more years’ experience in a chemistry laboratory through academic work, internships, or professional roles; exposure to analytical instrumentation in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Fundamental understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and lab best practices.
  • Knowledge of instruments such as ICPMS, ICPOES, IC, VPD, titrators, TOC, or similar tools.
  • Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills with attention to accuracy and timely execution.
  • Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and work safely with acids, bases, solvents, and other laboratory chemicals.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and support shared laboratory resources.
• This position is a second shift position: Wed – Sat 3pm to 1:30am – training will require M-F 8-5 for 3months.

Physical Requirements:

• This position may require sitting and standing for extended periods.