Kla
Research Chemist
Totowa, NJ
Sponsorship not specified$106k-$180kDetected 4 days ago
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About the role
- No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of innovative chemical analyzers for process fluids used in semiconductor manufacturing, driving new product concepts from early research through commercialization.
- Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods to support accurate chemical measurement, process monitoring, and advanced process control applications.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, product management, and manufacturing to design, develop, and launch analyzer systems.
- Plan, design, and execute laboratory experiments
- Support product development activities through testing, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and ongoing product support.
- Develop and validate analytical methodologies, ensuring compliance with scientific best practices and maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation.
- Plan, design, and execute laboratory experiments; analyze complex data sets and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years
- Please ensure that you have searched KLA's Careers website for legitimate job postings.
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical techniques, including voltammetry methods such as cyclic voltammetry, stripping voltammetry, and related electroanalytical approaches.
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, experimental design, and statistical data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex analytical data and translate findings into actionable technical recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, scientific publications, and presentations to technical audiences.
- Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.
Skills
- Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.
Compensation
- $106,000.00 - $180,200.00
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
Company info
- Drive technical innovation to enhance product performance, expand capabilities, and create differentiated solutions for customers.
- Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support customers, collaborate with global teams, and attend technical conferences.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
Equal opportunity
- Commission website.
- We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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