Material Research Chemist - Utica, NY

JOB SUMMARY: The Material Research Chemist is responsible for material science research and will lead research projects, working actively to deliver solutions for both customers and the market by following proper testing standards and laboratory procedures. The Material Research Chemist is also responsible to assist the supervisor to finish assigned work, and to actively collaborate on laboratory, department and company needs for the development of new and/or improved processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

• Understand and follow electronic industry practices in soldering, sintering, surface mount technology, semiconductor packaging, thermal interface interconnections, and other developing technologies
• Conduct scientific research on development of new or improved techniques and processes for product development, operations and engineering
• Conduct scientific research on material properties
• Conduct characterization of materials using state of the art instrumentation for physical and chemical properties by following testing standards and laboratory procedure
• Conduct laboratory scale experiments and processes to pilot plant scale trials to do proof of concept
• Prepare reports on experimental findings for communication to management and create company records for advanced product quality planning
• Design, implement, adjust, and finish an executable Design of Experiment (DOE) in the research project successfully
• Analyze and find the root-cause of potential failures and propose a feasible solution
• Process data and present the results correctly
• Collaborate efficiently with Operations, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Technical Support and our Customer
• Perform workforce management staffing duties and oversee the workload of staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments
• Supervise staff performance, including appropriate training, competency assessment, formal performance evaluations, and staff development
• Attend training as needed or assigned
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related technical discipline, with 6 years related technical experience required
• PhD in chemistry or related field with related technical experience preferred; technical discipline defined as chemistry and material science
• Effectively communicate with members of the team and the organization
• Strong computing skills on data collecting and processing
• Experience in safety, quality assurance, and best engineering and laboratory practices
• Knowledge of DOE, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Analysis (FA)
• “Hands on” machine operation and test experience
• Demonstrated ability to complete a wide-variety of assignments in a manufacturing lab environment with a minimum level of support and direction
• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE:

Monday-Friday/Office Hours - 8:00am-5:00pm/ 1676 Lincoln Ave., Utica, NY